An Inquiry into the Construction of China’s Image in Proposal of the People’s Republic of China on the Reform and Development of Global Governance from the Perspective of Attitude System

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jnme.202510204

Author(s)

Wu Shiting, Zhao Linjing*

Affiliation(s)

School of Humanities and Law, Fuzhou Technology and Business University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

As a symbol of national soft power, national image plays a pivotal role in international competition. National image is largely shaped by diplomatic political discourse. Proposal of the People’s Republic of China on the Reform and Development of Global Governance issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlights China's responsibility and commitment to comprehensively participate in global governance and actively contributes Chinese wisdom, It is an important part of contemporary Chinese foreign discourse practice. from the perspective of Attitude System, the following is found: the Chinese government demonstrates a national image of shouldering responsibility, actively acting, and adhering to peaceful development.; the ‘Chinese solution’ demonstrates the responsibility of a great country and is of great significance in enhancing the power of international discourse.

Keywords

National Image; Global Governance Discourse; Attitude System

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