China's strategic narratives in relations with the US, the EU and the RF

Abstract

This article provides an analysis of the Xi Jinping’ statements regarding China’s relations with the United States of America, the Russian Federation, and the European Union in the period from 2017 to 2023. Applying quantitative semantic analysis tools, such as Voyant Tools and the GPT-4 language model, made it possible to identify key topics, and visualize the relations between terms. The analysis of the bilateral relations events and the international environment that influenced the subject of Xi Jinping's official rhetoric is offered. The findings show how China positions itself as a responsible major power interested in building a “community with a shared future for mankind” and actively promotes global stability and development. The article also highlights how China uses diplomatic discourse to strengthen its strategic alliances, particularly with Russia, to manage complex relations with the US and the EU and to respond to global challenges, particularly Russia’s war in Ukraine.

This study was conducted in the framework of the Jean Monnet Module “EU Counteraction to FIMI” (No. 101172342 ERASMUS-JMO-2024-MODULE)