| ID | 082602 |
| Title Proper | Digital diaspora and national image building |
| Other Title Information | New perspective on Chinese diaspora study in the age of China's rise |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ding, Sheng |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In the global information age, the Chinese diaspora has been empowered by information and communication technologies, and is increasingly involved in China's politics and foreign policy. This article examines the role of the Chinese digital diaspora in Beijing's national image-building efforts, in the context of China's rise to the status of a global power. While the digital diaspora has helped strengthen China's international broadcasting power and has contributed to establishing a favourable national image, the increasing opportunities for communication and building connections can expose a "real China" to the outside world, and have harmful effects on China's image. This article argues that the Chinese digital diaspora represents a double-edged sword |
| `In' analytical Note | Pacific Affairs Vol. 80, No.4; Winter 2008: 627-648 |
| Journal Source | Pacific Affairs Vol. 80, No.4; Winter 2008: 627-648 |
| Key Words | Chinese Diaspora ; Diaspora ; China ; Nation Building |