National Image

 Dr Xiangfei Meng is Professor affiliated with the School of Marxism, Shanghai International Studies University, P. R. China. He completed his doctorate in International Relations at Shanghai International Studies University in 2014. His primary research area is international relations, particularly politics and its international communication. Having published over 20 research articles and received 10 research grants, Dr. Meng is a “rising star” researcher in the realm of international politics and intercultural communication. 

Introduction.- Chapter 1  An Overview of Theories of National Image.- Chapter 2  Perceptual Barriers to China's National Image and Their Causes.- Chapter 3  National Image from a Constructivist Perspective.- Chapter 4  The Application of Cultural Symbols and the misunderstanding of Cultural Symbols.- Chapter 5  The International Communication of Cultural Symbols in the Construction of China’s National Image.- Chapter 6  China’s Black and White Art: An Important Cultural Symbol of China’s Peaceful Development.