Comparative analysis of language markers in diplomatic media discourse in the Chinese and Russian languages

the present work is aimed at studying the lexical-semantic and pragmatic linguistic markers of the diplomatic media discourse of Russia and China. The chosen goal is due to the fact that such linguistic markers are important for constructing and understanding meanings in the process of interstate communication. In the course of our work, we solved such problems as analyzing scientific literature in the field of diplomatic media discourse, identifying and systematizing lexical-semantic and pragmatic linguistic markers and conducting a comparative analysis with the identification of similarities and differences that are significant for understanding. The methodological apparatus included such scientific methods as lexical-semantic and pragmatic analysis of diplomatic media discourse texts in both languages, as well as comparative analysis. The results showed that the lexical-semantic linguistic markers of the Chinese and Russian languages have both similar and different elements of implementation. At the same time, the pragmatics of both types of discourse bears significant differences. When examining such pragmatic elements as the degree of directness of the message, the categories “I – we – you – you – they”, and the so-called “face-saving strategies”, it was revealed that the Chinese diplomatic media discourse is built on the principles of indirectness, face-saving and harmony, while the Russian-language one is built on the principles of directness, logic and integrity. The results we obtained can become the basis for creating teaching materials for students studying in such areas as “International Relations”, “Oriental Studies” and “Intercultural Communication”.

diplomatic language markers, the Chinese language, Russian-language discourse, figurative language, communication strategies, principles of diplomatic discourse