The Role of the First Lady in Public Diplomacy since the Founding of the Republic of China

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The Role of the First Lady in Public Diplomacy since the Founding of the Republic of China

Yun Huang 1*
  • 1 University of International Business and Economics, Huixin East Street, Beijing, China    
  • *corresponding author chenyudan@xdf.com
LNEP Vol.4
ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
ISSN (Online): 2753-7048
ISBN (Print): 978-1-915371-33-1
ISBN (Online): 978-1-915371-34-8

Abstract

Governments around the world attach great importance to “first lady diplomacy” since it is a crucial form of public diplomacy. When first ladies are now playing an increasingly prominent role in diplomacy, a relevant study in China is yet to be conducted. Therefore this paper aims to analyze the role of the first lady in China’s public diplomacy based on historical facts. Politics and gender equality were once the two major factors hindering the development of first lady diplomacy in the early days of the People’s Republic of China until Mrs. Wang Guangmei won a good reputation for China with her demeanor and competence during her debut on the international stage in 1963. Her visit not only contributed to China’s breakthrough in ideology but also brought a wisp of freshness to her compatriots, who were then living a hard life. First lady diplomacy in China embraced its new era upon Mrs. Peng Liyuan’s first overseas visit in 2013, during which Mrs. Peng gave full play to the great influence of the first lady: not only was she an aspiring promoter of Chinese brands and culture, but also an active participant in public welfare. Her musical background, in the meantime, adds to the shaping of China’s national image in a gentle way.

Keywords:

First Lady Diplomacy, Public Diplomacy, China

Huang,Y. (2023). The Role of the First Lady in Public Diplomacy since the Founding of the Republic of China. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,4,683-688.
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References

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[2]. Guoyou, S. (2014) First Lady Diplomacy in the United States. People’s Tribune, 10, 43.

[3]. Parry-Giles, S.J. and Blair, D.M. (2002) The Rise of the Rhetorical First Lady: Politics, Gender Ideology, and Women’s Voice, 1789-2002. Rhetoric & Public Affairs, 5(4), 565–599.

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[9]. Jie, X. and Xiaomei, T. (2013) Deng Yingchao’s “Madame Diplomacy” Thought and Its Value. Journal of Huaihai Institute of Technology (Humanities & Social Science Edition), 13(7), 20-23.

[10]. Mengbin, W. (Dir.) (1963) Chairman Liu Shaoqi Visits Indonesia [Film]. Central Studio of News Reels Production.

[11]. Xiaowen, H. (2006) Wang Guangmei: First Lady of the People’s Republic of China. World Affairs, 23, 42-45.

[12]. Xu, X. and Lu, L. (2013, March 25) Peng Liyuan Visits a Russian School for Orphans and Says She Represents Millions of Mothers in China. The People’s Daily. Retrieved from http://edu.people.com.cn/n/2013/0325/c1053-20898657.html

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[14]. Kelu, L. (2014, December 22) Harvard Professor Joseph Nye: “Liyuan Style” is China’s Soft Power. Global Times. Retrieved from https://world.huanqiu.com/article/9CaKrnJG7aO

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Huang,Y. (2023). The Role of the First Lady in Public Diplomacy since the Founding of the Republic of China. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,4,683-688.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Humanities and Communication Studies (ICIHCS 2022), Part 3

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Editor：Muhammad Idrees, Matilde Lafuente-Lechuga
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Conference date: 18 December 2022
Series: Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media
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References

[1]. Kejin, Z. (2013) Women’s Role and National Mission: Study on the Diplomatic Role of “First Lady”. International Review, 6, 15–21.

[2]. Guoyou, S. (2014) First Lady Diplomacy in the United States. People’s Tribune, 10, 43.

[3]. Parry-Giles, S.J. and Blair, D.M. (2002) The Rise of the Rhetorical First Lady: Politics, Gender Ideology, and Women’s Voice, 1789-2002. Rhetoric & Public Affairs, 5(4), 565–599.

[4]. Marczuk, K. (2022) The dynamics of ‘First Lady public diplomacy’. Intersections. East European Journal of Society and Politics, 8(1), 128-148.

[5]. Erickson, K.V. and Thomson, S. (2012) First lady international diplomacy: Performing gendered roles on the world stage. Southern Communication Journal, 77(3), 239-262.

[6]. Watson, R.P. (2003) Source material: Toward the study of the first lady: The state of scholarship. Presidential Studies Quarterly, 33(2), 423-441.

[7]. Zedong, M. (1949, July 1) On the People’s Democratic Dictatorship. The People’s Daily.

[8]. Zheng, H. (2006) Interview with Wang Guangmei. Central Party Literature Press.

[9]. Jie, X. and Xiaomei, T. (2013) Deng Yingchao’s “Madame Diplomacy” Thought and Its Value. Journal of Huaihai Institute of Technology (Humanities & Social Science Edition), 13(7), 20-23.

[10]. Mengbin, W. (Dir.) (1963) Chairman Liu Shaoqi Visits Indonesia [Film]. Central Studio of News Reels Production.

[11]. Xiaowen, H. (2006) Wang Guangmei: First Lady of the People’s Republic of China. World Affairs, 23, 42-45.

[12]. Xu, X. and Lu, L. (2013, March 25) Peng Liyuan Visits a Russian School for Orphans and Says She Represents Millions of Mothers in China. The People’s Daily. Retrieved from http://edu.people.com.cn/n/2013/0325/c1053-20898657.html

[13]. Shangze, D. and Xuedan, L. (2014, September 14) Peng Liyuan visits Tajikistan State Institute of Art. China Daily. Retrieved from http://world.chinadaily.com.cn/2014-09/13/content_18593763.htm

[14]. Kelu, L. (2014, December 22) Harvard Professor Joseph Nye: “Liyuan Style” is China’s Soft Power. Global Times. Retrieved from https://world.huanqiu.com/article/9CaKrnJG7aO

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