Discourse, Rhetoric and Shifting Political Behaviour in China

This book examines how the approaches of previous leadership generations have translated into present-day policies under Xi Jinping's leadership, comparing China's leadership periods and analyzing topics and tactics across generations. It also explores practical policies such as re-education, health, class, and ethnicity, examining how leaders talk about China's poor, frame megaprojects on social media, and display diplomatic strength.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the realm of political discourse analysis to explore the extent to which the prevailing approaches of previous leadership generations have been translated into the policies implemented by Xi Jinping, the current leader of China. It provides a comprehensive examination of China's strategic political landscape, comparing the recent leadership periods, particularly focusing on Xi Jinping's era. The book offers insightful examples of whether and how specific topics and tactics have been carried forward across generations.

In the state development strategy section, the book delves into shaping China's strategic narratives, examining the interplay between neoliberal discourse within state developmentalism and the evolution of key keywords. It further explores the practical policies enacted by the Chinese leadership, examining issues such as re-education, health, class, and ethnicity. The author analyzes how leaders address the challenges faced by China's poor, frame representations of megaprojects on social media, and discursively demonstrate diplomatic strength.

As a study of Xi Jinping's rule and the rhetoric of the contemporary Chinese political system, this book holds immense interest for students and scholars of Chinese politics and political science. It offers valuable insights into the dynamics of power, governance, and the evolving discourse within China's political landscape.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 159 x 243 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032537559