A Corpus-based Study of China's Image in Singapore's Diplomatic Discourse
Utilising the three-dimensional discourse analysis model of Fairclough(1992),this paper focuses on a corpus-based examination of the linguistic characteristics of Singapore's diplomatic discourse and an analysis of the depiction of China via the collocations and concordances of the word"China".The results of critical discourse analysis revealed that China is perceived politically as a responsible major nation that exerts a positive influence on international and regional affairs.Economically,it is a close and amicable partner to Singapore,boasting a robust economy with a vast market and a favourable business environment and,as a nation,while it is encountering developmental challenges,it has the confidence to overcome them.Furthermore,China's image is influenced by Singapore's diplomatic strategies,its interest demands,and its Eastern values.This study highlights the importance of discourse in image construction and provides academic support for the promotion of China's image.
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