Author(s)

Hanfei Li

Corresponding Author

Hanfei Li

ABSTRACT

Language serves as a powerful tool for expressing intentions, and the words spoken by both sides in the China-US high-level talks held in Alaska had a significant impact on the direction of China-US relations. This paper employs a linguistic perspective to examine the discourse strategies and techniques employed by the representatives of China and the United States during the dialogue. Despite the original intended goal of the dialogue, the hostility between the two nations was hidden in words, preventing a successful outcome. Nonetheless, this analysis provides valuable insights for future negotiations and improving relations between China and the United States.

KEYWORDS

China-US relations, linguistics, discourse analysis