China's Cultural Diplomacy: Theory, Practice And Comparison

Increasing globalization in terms of the economy and information brings with the fact that,culture,as a"soft power" and an important indicator of comprehensive power of a state,is getting more and more recognition,and the marriage of culture and diplomacy can be said to come into a new era.The cultural diplomacy is working together with the traditional political,military and economic diplomacy to the advantage of a state.Observing some other great powers,it's easy to see that the cultural diplomacy is playing an even more important role in their diplomatic strategies,in spite of the different characteristics.As a country well known for its great culture and splendid civilization,China boasts a long history of cultural communication.Compared with other great powers in the world,China's cultural diplomacy has some unique advantages.Chinese culture,with "harmony" as its core,is in conformity to the trend of the peace and development of the world.And China's cultural diplomacy will help to construct the "Harmonious World".