China's Public Diplomacy Activities for Sub-Saharan Africa in the Context of Soft Power Concept
Abstract
In this study China's public diplomacy activities towards Africa are discussed within the framework of the concept of soft power. In this context, firstly, the concepts of soft power and public diplomacy are explained. Soft power is expounded according to Nye's views, public diplomacy is considered as new public diplomacy within the scope of Cull's classification. After making explanations about China's soft power elements, it is especially emphasized that the economy is a soft power component for China and the public diplomacy activities on the basis of economy are examined. The assessment shows that the economy for China is a source of soft power in Sub-Saharan Africa. In fact, China’s unique model and the increase in the economy have been attractive element for Sub-Saharan African countries. In the use of the economy as a means of soft power, both state and non-state actors are engaged in various public diplomacy activities. Concordantly, economic relations with the region, investments in the region and foreign aid are considered as important public diplomacy activities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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