The Problem of the “Chinese Threat” and the Influence of China’s “Soft Power” on the Shaping of the State’s Foreign Policy
( Pp. 137-143)

Along with the growth of economic power, China is gaining more and more influence in the world. Nevertheless, we can say that the distribution and export of foreign culture in China is relatively insufficient. The emergence of Confucius Institutes built bridges between Chinese culture and other states. The article focuses on the role of Confucius Institutes in improving the image and soft power of China. Confucius Institute has become a pioneer in the dissemination of traditional Chinese culture due to its significant value and significance, achieving the transmission and promotion of excellent traditional Chinese culture, completing the exchange and sharing of various cultures and improving its own system of cultural development, achieving its goals through scientific management and functioning beyond expectations, as well as allowing the international community to understand the deeper subtext of Chinese culture.

Qu Chang. The Problem of the “Chinese Threat” and the Influence of China’s “Soft Power” on the Shaping of the State’s Foreign Policy. Sociopolitical Sciences. 2023. Vol. 13. No. 2. Pр. 137–143. (In Rus.) DOI: 10.33693/2223-0092-2023-13-2-137-143

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Confucius Institute, Chinese culture, cultural exchange, foreign communication, soft power, hard power, Chinese threat.