AUTHOR=Liu Mingze , Yan Jiale , Yao Guangyuan 

TITLE=Themes and ideologies in China’s diplomatic discourse – a corpus-assisted discourse analysis in China’s official speeches

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Psychology

VOLUME=Volume 14 - 2023

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1278240

DOI=10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1278240

ISSN=1664-1078

ABSTRACT=Diplomatic discourse is a highly formalized form of political discourse that plays a crucial role in shaping how a country is perceived internationally. However, there is a gap in existing research regarding the analysis of China's diplomatic discourse, specifically in relation to the speeches available on the official Chinese Foreign Ministry website. This study aims to fill this research gap by conducting a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the diplomatic speeches on the official Chinese Foreign Ministry website. By utilizing a quantitative corpus-assisted discourse analysis, the study seeks to explore the themes present in China's official speeches. Additionally, qualitative discourse analysis is conducted on the specific examples from the official speeches to examine the ideologies manifested. This study combines a corpus-based approach with critical discourse analysis to examine language use, discourse practices, and social practices. The analysis of China's diplomatic discourse reveals several key themes related to President Xi Jinping's leadership, international and future community and economy. This research provides valuable insights into China's diplomatic strategies and its international image. By highlighting the themes and ideologies present in China's official speeches, the study emphasizes China's commitment to cooperation, development, and peace.The findings contribute to a better understanding of China's diplomatic discourse and its role in shaping international perceptions of the country.