Title: Cultural diplomacy and informal artistic relations in China in the 20th century: a global perspective

Authors: Kiran Shrimant Kakade; Jayant Shaligram Brahmane; Anjali M. Kulkarni; Subhash Yadav; Arjita Jain

Addresses: Faculty of Management, Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU), Pune, Maharashtra, India ' SGPC's Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India ' Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Lala Lajpatrai Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India ' Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies Mumbai, Mumbai University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India ' NCRD's Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Abstract: A notion that relates to the sharing of art, information, ideas, and other aspects of culture between countries and their people in order to enhance and expand mutual understanding is referred to as cultural diplomacy. Increasing the amount of contact that occurs between different populations and fostering the development of trust between countries via cooperation and collaboration are two examples that demonstrate the significance of cultural diplomacy. Through an emphasis on shared values and a shared humanity, cultural diplomacy fosters international cooperation and supports international cooperation. It is partially a response to fears about the perceived development of Chinese soft power, and partly a consequence of changing attitudes among the elite who make decisions about foreign policy regarding the uses of new social media. During the process of making this investment, the conditions associated with both the international and the regional arenas are being taken into account.

Keywords: cultural diplomacy; global perspective; network studies; cultural relations literature; globalisation and transnational.

DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2025.149228

International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, 2025 Vol.11 No.4, pp.401 - 413

Received: 14 Jan 2024
Accepted: 19 Mar 2024
Published online: 20 Oct 2025 *

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