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Series:   Elements in Global China

Chinese Soft Power

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 February 2022

Maria Repnikova

Summary

This Element presents an overarching analysis of Chinese visions and practices of soft power. Maria Repnikova's analysis introduces the Chinese theorization of the idea of soft power, as well as its practical implementation across global contexts. The key channels or mechanisms of China's soft power examined include Confucius Institutes, international communication, education and training exchanges, and public diplomacy spectacles. The discussion concludes with suggestions for new directions for the field, drawing on the author's research on Chinese soft power in Africa.
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ChinaChinese influenceexternal propagandaglobal Chinapublic diplomacysoft power
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Series: Elements in Global China
Online ISBN: 9781108874700
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication: 28 April 2022

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