Understanding China's International Relations ?????????
Chinese for Advanced Learners ????
1st Edition
Published on 18. June 2025
Book
Hardback
168 pages
978-1-032-72011-1 (ISBN)
Description
China's influence on the international stage has grown significantly over recent decades. Alongside the rapid development of its economy, the country has come to play a key role within the global configuration of politics and diplomacy. It has therefore become vital that students of Chinese acquire advanced language skills. This book familiarises students with the use of the formal register, allowing them to extend their proficiency to the advanced level in the skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In this way, students may also increase their understanding of China's cultural heritage, politics, and international relations.
The texts chosen are written in a variety of styles and employ various forms of Chinese discourse in order that students may achieve greater breadth and depth in their knowledge of grammar and syntax. Moreover, students will find that there is ample opportunity to develop the tools with which to express opinions appropriately, both orally and in writing. The selection of materials in the book has been based on the CEFR (Common European Framework for Reference) B2 and above, the Advanced level of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages), and Grades 5 (HSK 5) and above of the newly-published version of the Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education. Full audio is available online.
The texts chosen are written in a variety of styles and employ various forms of Chinese discourse in order that students may achieve greater breadth and depth in their knowledge of grammar and syntax. Moreover, students will find that there is ample opportunity to develop the tools with which to express opinions appropriately, both orally and in writing. The selection of materials in the book has been based on the CEFR (Common European Framework for Reference) B2 and above, the Advanced level of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages), and Grades 5 (HSK 5) and above of the newly-published version of the Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education. Full audio is available online.
Reviews / Votes
"China obscures, but there is clarity to be found," said the great French thinker Blaise Pascal as early as the 17th century. In the complex international context of this early 21st century, what a beautiful, innovative, and stimulating idea this international relations textbook is! It will enlighten advanced Chinese language students not only in their understanding of China's relations with the USA, Africa, France, Japan, Russia, and other countries, but also clarifies numerous lexical issues. The clarity provided by this textbook comes through concrete and original examples, such as the establishment of Chinese intellectuals in Montargis (France) in the early 20th century as part of the Work-Study Movement. (Joel BELLASSEN, Former university professor at Inalco, Honorary Inspector General of National Education, France)."La Chine obscurcit, mais il y a la clarte a trouver", disait des le 17eme siecle le grand penseur francais Blaise PASCAL. Dans le contexte international complexifie de ce debut de 21eme siecle, quelle belle, innovante et stimulante idee que ce manuel de relations internationales ! Il eclairera les etudiants avances de chinois non seulement dans leur apprehension des relations de la Chine avec les USA, l'Afrique, la France, le Japon, la Russie et d'autres pays, mais clarifie egalement nombre de problemes lexicaux. La clarte qu'apporte ce manuel se fait par le biais d'exemples concrets et originaux, tel l'etablissement a Montargis (France) d'intellectuels chinois au debut du 20eme siecle dans le cadre du mouvement Travail-Etudes. (Joel BELLASSEN, Ancien professeur des universites a l'Inalco, Inspecteur general honoraire de l'education nationale, France)
This expertly crafted textbook seamlessly bridges language learning with contemporary Chinese politics and global affairs. Designed for intermediate-advanced learners, it sparks critical analysis of modern issues while enhancing communication skills. Structured chapters-featuring clear objectives, engaging readings, and exercises-minimize prep time and maximize classroom impact. A must-have resource for dynamic, culturally informed Chinese language education. (Xiaoping Gao, Associate Professor, University of Wollongong, Australia.)
The current international situation is volatile and constantly changing, and these changes will affect the politics, economy, culture and science of all countries. Contemporary college students need to know about international relations no matter what their major is. China is comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization and plays an important role in international relations, so students studying diplomacy, international relations, and Chinese should pay more attention to the role played by China on the international stage. This textbook fully presents the status and role of China in the world, so this textbook has high teaching value and significance. I believe that this excellent textbook will provide abundant learning resources and knowledge for teachers and students of your school or university. (Armen Poghosyan?Associate Professor, Yerevan State University, Yerevan, Armenia)
This is a remarkable textbook for learners who would like to develop their Chinese language proficiency to the advanced level and beyond. Through the study of this textbook, learners will not only learn authentic Chinese but also understand the important events which have influenced the international relations of China. Highly recommended! (Zhaoxia Pang, Lecturer in Chinese Education, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, School of Oriental and African Studies, United Kingdom)
Chapters in this textbook provide invaluable insights into the dynamic partnership shaping global development. Perfectly suited for academic use, it enhances understanding of international relations and economic collaboration. Ideal for students studying abroad, it offers a comprehensive overview for those seeking a deep dive into global geopolitics. (Nahed Abdullah, Professor of Modern Chinese Literature and Translation, Ain Shams University, Egypt)
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate Advanced
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
36 s/w Tabellen
36 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
446 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-72011-1 (9781032720111)
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Zhiyan Guo | Ruth Herd | Jing Fang
Understanding China's International Relations ?????????
Chinese for Advanced Learners ????
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Persons
Zhiyan Guo is Professor and Subject Leader of Chinese at the University of Warwick, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK, and previously elected as Chair of the British Chinese Language Teaching Society. Her research interests include intercultural communication, language acquisition, Chinese characters and reading, and technology in language teaching. She published the monograph Young Children as Intercultural Mediator: Mandarin-speaking Chinese Families in Britain (2014) and other publications (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5852-441).
Ruth Herd has been Coordinator of Mandarin Chinese at Imperial College London since 2002. She has degrees in Chinese (1991) and Japanese (1983), both from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and obtained her doctorate in Oriental Studies from the University of Oxford (2001). In 2021, with Zhaoxia Pang she co-authored "Complete Mandarin", a beginners' course in the Teach Yourself series (CEFR A1 to touching B2).
Jing Fang has an MSc in Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh. She has over 30 years' experience in teaching Chinese literature and language, as well as in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. She has been Lecturer in Chinese at the University of Oxford since 2000. She has contributed to textbooks such as When in China: A Guide to Chinese Business Culture (2015) and Social Perspective: An Intermediate-Advanced Chinese Course (Routledge 2022).
Ruth Herd has been Coordinator of Mandarin Chinese at Imperial College London since 2002. She has degrees in Chinese (1991) and Japanese (1983), both from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and obtained her doctorate in Oriental Studies from the University of Oxford (2001). In 2021, with Zhaoxia Pang she co-authored "Complete Mandarin", a beginners' course in the Teach Yourself series (CEFR A1 to touching B2).
Jing Fang has an MSc in Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh. She has over 30 years' experience in teaching Chinese literature and language, as well as in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. She has been Lecturer in Chinese at the University of Oxford since 2000. She has contributed to textbooks such as When in China: A Guide to Chinese Business Culture (2015) and Social Perspective: An Intermediate-Advanced Chinese Course (Routledge 2022).
Content
Table of Contents
About the authors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Glossary
Chapter 1 China and France
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Chapter 2 China and Africa
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Chapter 3 China and the United Kingdom
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Chapter 4 China and the United States
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Chapter 5 China and Russia
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Chapter 6 China and Kazakhstan, Pakistan
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Chapter 7 China and Southeast Asia
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Chapter 8 China and Japan
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Chapter 9 China and New Zealand, Australia
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About the authors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Glossary
Chapter 1 China and France
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Chapter 2 China and Africa
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Chapter 3 China and the United Kingdom
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Chapter 4 China and the United States
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Chapter 5 China and Russia
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Chapter 6 China and Kazakhstan, Pakistan
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Chapter 7 China and Southeast Asia
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Chapter 8 China and Japan
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Chapter 9 China and New Zealand, Australia
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