Global Discourse Landscape of the "Belt and Road" Initiative and China's Response:A Big Data Study on the Global Social Media Platform X from 2013 to 2023
[Research purpose]International social media reflect global public opinion.This study analyzes tweets related to the"Belt and Road Initiative"on platform X(formerly Twitter)to understand international sentiments and responses.The goal is to propose effective response strategies for China.[Research method]Using digital media analysis techniques,this research conducts sentiment analysis,theme analysis,and social network analysis on relevant tweets spanning the past decade.[Research conclusion]Three key aspects of the online discourse on the"Belt and Road Initiative"on platform X are identified:heightened attention influenced by major events,signifi-cant emotional fluctuations amplified by negative themes from Western mainstream media,and an intermingling of discussions across Chi-nese and English tweet domains,indicating insufficient guidance from Chinese mainstream media.Three strategies are proposed to enhance China's responsiveness to international public sentiment:strengthening sentiment risk prediction,promptly addressing external concerns,and proactively shaping media narratives.
the Belt and Roadsocial mediapublic opinionsentiment analysistopic miningsocial network analysis
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