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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Almaty, November 8 /Xinhua/ — A scientific seminar on the linguacultural and translation features of Chinese diplomatic discourse was held at the Department of Chinese Studies of the Faculty of Oriental Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
The study was presented by department professor and sinologist Fatimabibi Daulet and doctoral student Lina Zhunisbek. The aim of the work was to uncover the cultural mechanisms of diplomatic politeness in China. For the first time in Kazakhstani scholarship, the researchers have provided a comprehensive analysis of politeness strategies in Chinese diplomatic discourse, examining them not only as speech techniques but also as a manifestation of the system of cultural codes that shape China's international image.
F. Daulet noted that politeness in Chinese diplomacy is not simply an element of speech etiquette, but a reflection of the state's philosophy, which is based on the ideas of harmony, ritual order, and emotional reciprocity. These principles form a unique communication model, where diplomatic language is not merely a tool of persuasion, but an expression of respect, balance, and cultural sophistication.
The seminar discussed how the Chinese politeness strategy serves a multilayered function—ritual, interpersonal, and institutional. It regulates the balance between expressing the state's position and maintaining mutual respect. Tools such as euphemisms, modal constructions, and formulas of agreement and tact create an atmosphere of partnership and facilitate constructive dialogue.
The seminar generated great interest among students, teachers and guests of the faculty. –0–
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