Research On The Core Factors Of The Cross-Straits Dialogue System

Based on system theory and cross-cultural pragmatics, this dissertation carries out a multidisciplinary study of the cross-Straits dialogue by adopting both qualitative and quantitative approaches to analyze the core factors of the cross-Straits dialogue at both official and people-to-people levels. Its main findings draw upon the following three aspects/disciplines:system theory, cross-cultural pragmatics and policy consultation strategy as summarized below:1) The present dissertation is the first attempt at the analysis of the cross-straits dialogue from the perspective of system theory. Subjecting the cross-Straits dialogue to the examination of system theory, this study partly repudiates the conclusions made by previous researchers on the relations between system environment, system structure and system behaviour.2)14core factors of the cross-Straits dialogue are proposed and then are cross-examined in terms of their interacting and operating patterns with typical examples and revealing charts.3) The cross-Straits dialogue is viewed as a unique communication form in between intracultural and intercultural domains; therefore it is far from adequate to confine relevant research to either intracultural or intercultural discourse analysis alone.4) It is pointed out that "to officially speak up" should not be our only concern and that due attention should be paid to the needs, experience and reaction of the targeted audience, thus turning a mono-channel into a two-way channel or even multi-channels to produce "the effects of hard power" by way of soft power and enhance our national soft power by way of our national narrative rhetoric.5) Four approaches are suggested to seeking a common ground in cross-Straits discourse, namely, focusing on major tasks and leaving out minor ones,"building a ditch to bring in water", making up for weak links with strengths and rendering a systematic study of the subject under investigation. Furthermore, the Taiwan-directed policy in terms of discourse construction should be based on the choice and coordination of diverse expressions. 6) The Taiwan-directed communication should open up both official and people-to-people channels, maximizing and optimizing such approaches as digitalizing traditional media, incorporating local research teams and taping varying ways of thinking.7) A series of practical strategies are proposed to guard against non-traditional threats to security, to build and increase mutual trust and identification, and to construct a cross-Straits platform serving common interests.The research reflects the multidisciplinary trend in discourse study and coincides with the current situation of developing the west of the Straits; therefore it has constructive reference value to the cross-Straits propaganda and expects to provide a new angle in localizing discourse studies.In agreement with the multidisciplinary trend in discourse study today, the present dissertation coincides with the current mission of developing the west of the Straits; therefore it is of constructive value to the cross-Straits dialogue and a new light can be expected to shed on discourse studies from China’s perspective.