International Communication Capability of the Chinese Language
This article focuses on the issue of the international communication capability of the Chinese lan-guage(ICCCL),discussing its definition,types,composition,current status,and strategies to enhance the capabilities.ICCCL is influenced by attractive forces,propelling forces and resistance forces.The attractive forces stem from the value of the Chinese language,including five categories:economic and trade value,technological value,cultural value of Chinese language,the Chinese-speaking population and international status of Chinese language.Propelling forces include capabilities in Chinese promotion planning,international Chinese language education,technological support,Chinese product development,and transformation of Chi-nese communicators.Language and cultural differences,counter-propelling forces and the international polit-ical and economic situation may all become obstacles to language promotion.To enhance the ICCCL,it is es-sential to focus on improving the attractive forces,strengthening Chinese values,using propelling forces rea-sonably,minimizing resistance forces,and special attention should be paid to cultivating and supporting local practitioners engaged in Chinese related professions.
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