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The uniqueness of political culture in contemporary China lies in the use of different rhetorical elements in the expressions by its leaders. Despite the Communist Party of China enjoying complete control over the state apparatus under its proletarian dictatorship, leaders have consistently employed rhetorical expressions in the course of governance. These rhetorical expressions have helped the CPC retain its ‘Mandate of Heaven’ or political legitimacy and power. From Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping, different rhetorical expressions have been used by political leaders effectively to advance their visions and plans. These expressions possess unique linguistic characteristics. On one hand references from Chinese history and classical texts and metaphors are employed, and on the other hand, simple language is used in order to explain abstract ideas. These rhetorics also have certain functions that help in creating a definite level of influence on the target audience. This presentation explores Chinese political rhetoric used by the leaders of contemporary China, highlighting different characteristics it possesses and the functions that it performs.

Speaker

Snehal Ajit Ulman is Assistant Professor at the Department of Chinese, School of Languages and Literature, Sikkim University, Gangtok. Dr. Ulman received his doctoral degree in Chinese from the Centre for Chinese and South East Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He was awarded a joint scholarship by the Chinese Government and the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India to study in China for a year in 2012 and was awarded the same scholarship again in 2020. His research interests include Chinese language, Chinese cultural and civilisational linkages, Chinese governance and politics and Chinese society. He has co-edited the volume titled, India and China: Economics and Soft Power Diplomacy (2020) and co-authored a book titled, 1000 Powerful Chinese Lexicon: Chinese, English, Hindi (2017).

Chair

Bhim B. Subba is Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science, School of Social Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Telangana. He holds a PhD from the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi. His research interests are China studies (domestic politics), comparative studies, East Asian politics, and international affairs. Concurrently, Dr. Subba is also an Adjunct Fellow at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi, and book review editor for China Report: A Journal of East Asian Studies, published by Sage.

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