The fundamental motivation leading to the Middle East Upheaval is an urgent need for the internal political and social transformation in Middle East countries.International public opinion,particularly the Western disc...The fundamental motivation leading to the Middle East Upheaval is an urgent need for the internal political and social transformation in Middle East countries.International public opinion,particularly the Western discourse that occupies a stronger position has had a profound impact on the development of the whole situation.With China’s continued rise,there is an increase in its competitions and frictions with the United States and other Western powers in global political,economic and other areas.The West uses its advantages in controlling international public opinion,and continues to manufacture discourse and set agendas and even slander regarding Chinese policies.This is not only to guide the situation,but more to maintain its dominant position in international affairs and to contain China’s rising influence.In recent years,China has taken a more aggressive Middle East policy.However,its ability to construct discourse and set agendas is relatively lacking.Therefore,China often remains passive and reactive when responding to the traps set in the Western discourse and agendas.This article focuses on the international competition for discourse power in the Middle East upheaval and the implications for china.展开更多
文摘The fundamental motivation leading to the Middle East Upheaval is an urgent need for the internal political and social transformation in Middle East countries.International public opinion,particularly the Western discourse that occupies a stronger position has had a profound impact on the development of the whole situation.With China’s continued rise,there is an increase in its competitions and frictions with the United States and other Western powers in global political,economic and other areas.The West uses its advantages in controlling international public opinion,and continues to manufacture discourse and set agendas and even slander regarding Chinese policies.This is not only to guide the situation,but more to maintain its dominant position in international affairs and to contain China’s rising influence.In recent years,China has taken a more aggressive Middle East policy.However,its ability to construct discourse and set agendas is relatively lacking.Therefore,China often remains passive and reactive when responding to the traps set in the Western discourse and agendas.This article focuses on the international competition for discourse power in the Middle East upheaval and the implications for china.
