Dunhuang's Importance in China’s Diplomacy
An Identity That Stands with Time
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https://doi.org/10.54097/ijeh.v4i3.1798Keywords:
Dunhuang, Silk Road, China’s diplomacy, Cultural diplomacy, Belt and Road Initiative, identity theory.Abstract
Dunhuang is important in China’s political strategy. It has been holding an essential place since the development of the Silk Road where it serves as a geographical hinge for cultural exchange and communication. In contemporary politics, Dunhuang remains important and has positively promoted China’s image with the help of modern technology. This paper uses constructivism to approach Dunhuang’s role in China’s diplomacy exploring Dunhuang’s value throughout time. It suggests that as the representation of diplomatic cultural values, Dunhuang has become part of China’s identity helping China to consolidate and express China’s diplomatic attitude.
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