Chinese Culture: From Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions to Asiacentric Communication Perspectives

Manuel Duarte João Pires

Abstract


At a time when China is assuming an increasingly influential role in world geostrategy, especially through economic and diplomatic power, there is still some ignorance about Chinese culture (Jullien, 2010). The aim of this article is to contribute to the understanding of the values of Chinese culture by reviewing the concepts of culture and communication in Chinese society based on the cultural dimensions advocated by Hofstede and on Miike’s “Asiacentric” perspectives. Based on the interpretation of these concepts, the present study argues that the development of communicative and intercultural competences is crucial not only to approach Chinese culture without generalizations or stereotyped insights but also for the benefit of dialogue between cultures and nations, so imperative these days.


Keywords


China; culture; communication; interaction; harmony

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17951/al.2020.10.147-166
Date of publication: 2020-12-28 22:01:33
Date of submission: 2020-05-14 17:44:11


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