Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-77).
Contents:
1. Rethinking soft power: the view from China -- 2. The controversies of Confucius Institutes -- 3. China's quest for global media power -- 4. China as the education hub -- 5. Performing public diplomacy spectacles -- 6. Conclusions and future directions -- Bibliography.
Summary:
This Element presents an overarching analysis of Chinese visions and practices of soft power. The analysis introduces Chinese theorization of soft power, as well as its practical implementation across global contexts. The key channels or mechanisms of China's soft power examined are the Confucius Institutes, international communication, education and training exchanges, and public diplomacy spectacles. The Element concludes with new directions for the field, drawing on the author's research on Chinese soft power in Ethiopia--back cover.
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