China's Public Diplomacy (Diplomatic Studies, 10)

In China's Public Diplomacy, Author Ingrid D'hooghe Contributes To Our Understanding Of What Constitutes And Shapes A Country's Public Diplomacy, And What Factors Undermine Or Contribute To Its Success. China Invests Heavily In Policies Aimed At Improving Its Image, Guarding Itself Against International Criticism And Advancing Its Domestic And International Agenda. This Volume Explores How The Chinese Government Seeks To Develop A Distinct Chinese Approach To Public Diplomacy, One That Suits The Country's Culture And Authoritarian System. Based On In-depth Case Studies, It Provides A Thorough Analysis Of This Approach, Which Is Characterized By A Long-term Vision, A Dominant Role For The Government, An Inseparable And Complementary Domestic Dimension, And A High Level Of Interconnectedness With China's Overall Foreign Policy And Diplomacy--unedited Summary From Book Cover. Introduction: The Case Of China's Public Diplomacy; The Design Of The Study : Questions And Assumptions; The Selection Of Case Studies; Overview Of The Chapters -- How To Understand Public Diplomacy : An Analytical Framework -- Assets And Liabilities For China's Public Diplomacy -- The Chinese Debate On Public Diplomacy -- China's Public Diplomacy System -- China's Public Diplomacy Strategies : Asia And Africa -- Proactive Public Diplomacy : Events -- Reactive Public Diplomacy : Crises -- The Reception Of China's Public Diplomacy -- Conclusion: The Importance China Attaches To Public Diplomacy; The Impact Of China's Authoritarian Political System; State-centeredness; Media Control And Censorship; Other Impacts; The Impact Of Chinese Culture On Public Diplomacy; A Strategic And Holistic Approach; Communication Patterns; Evolution And Challenges; Issues For Future Research. By Ingrid D'hooghe. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.