360/OPEN SUMMIT: THE WORLD IN MOTION - CHINESE CONCEPTIONS OF DISCOURSE POWER - One of China’s main goals in the global information space is to increase its international discourse power (huayuquan, 话语权). Discourse power is a term that describes the degree to which a country’s rhetoric is authoritative, persuasive, and sought after by individuals and leaders internationally. This lightning talk will give an overview of Chinese conceptions of discourse power and discuss how China seeks to increase its global discourse power through official statements, state-owned media, social media, and information operations.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 06/23//2021
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