China’s soft power in the age of knowledge (Resources and Challenges)


Abstract in English

This research aims to light on the concept of soft power and its resources, which are served the state to enhance the power of the state and its ability to achieve its political and economic objectives; thus increasing its importance at the international and regional levels. Nowadays, in the age of knowledge and technology, where the globalization gives them free movement. All that grant the governments the chance for contact with peoples around the world to introduce their civilization, culture, potential and achievements.This research has presented a picture of China's soft power resources and how China able to use them to reach its economic and political goals and establish good relations with the peoples before their countries. This has been particularly in the African continent by providing health assistance to those affected by war and the poor. Has played an important role in the growth of Chinese soft power in general and in China in particular. The research pointed to the role of Confucius Institutes in expanding the culture of people from China and encouraging them to visit China and establish business there. However, China's progress in developing its soft resources, it has challenged by the resource (government policies) that China has failed to develop and to reach for European’s people and other in developed nations. The research concluded that it is important to strengthen China's government policies. This has challenged it to reach the minds of the peoples of the European world, and to increase the importance of the new media in introducing China's culture and culture.

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