These 15 essays comprise a multidisciplinary evaluation of how mutual perceptions and appearances affect US-China relations. The first section, addressing Ameri

Image, Perception, and the Making of U.S.-China Relations examines major events in the history of the relationship between the U.S. and China to show the develo

Chinese leaders have long been fascinated by the US, but have often chosen to demonise America for perceived cultural and military imperialism. Especially under

This book explores how news media construct social issues and events and thereby convey certain perceptions within the scope of framing theory. By operationaliz

With Nixon's historic reconciliation with China in 1972, Sino-American relations were restored, and China moved from being regarded as America's most implacable