Author : Maria Repnikova
Release : 2022-04-28
Genre : Political Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 280/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Chinese Soft Power by : Maria Repnikova
Download or read book Chinese Soft Power written by Maria Repnikova. This book was released on 2022-04-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.