Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

1-2023

Abstract

Few countries have advanced their culture globally as China has done in the last two decades with its culture ‘going out’ strategy. Promoting cultural goods and services overseas and fostering cultural exchanges, the strategy is also part of the country’s efforts to advance its soft power abroad. Broadly, there are two contrasting perspectives on the strategy’s performance. Because of its stability and financial muscle, local analysts generally praise it, while the overarching official involvement provokes suspicion in some international contexts. This article provides a neutral assessment of the implementation, achievements, and impact of China’s culture ‘going out’ strategy, investigating its successes and shortfalls.

Keywords

China’s Soft Power, Cultural Diplomacy, Culture ‘Going Out’ Strategy, Chinese Culture, China and the World, Confucius Institute, China Cultural Trade

Discipline

Asian Studies

Research Areas

Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources

Publication

Journal of Asian Public Policy

ISSN

1751-6234

Identifier

10.1080/17516234.2022.2148314

Publisher

Taylor and Francis Group

Copyright Owner and License

Taylor and Francis Group

Additional URL

https://doi-org.libproxy.smu.edu.sg/10.1080/17516234.2022.2148314

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Asian Studies Commons

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