The Interaction Between The U.S.and Huawei From The Perspective Of Public Diplomacy

The continuous deepening of economic globalization and liberalization has provided a broad space for development for multinational corporations(MNCs),and the formulation and implementation of international agreements have created convenient conditions for the international operation of MNCs.The international character of MNCs is becoming stronger,and their right to speak in political and economic affairs is also increasing.MNCs have had a profound impact on the basic structure and mode of operation of world politics,which not only promoted the interaction between the actors of international relations,but also caused friction and conflict with them.The United States unprecedently uses state power to carry out political bullying against Huawei.It is a case in which MNCs are passively involved in international politics,and reflects the political nature of MNCs' public diplomacy and their ability to interact with national actors on an equal footing.The US bullying of Huawei is a hegemonic act that disregards international rules and the international order,resorts to violent threats to arbitrarily sanction,deceive other relatively weak international entities relying on its own strength,and serves the hegemony of the country.The US government has blocked and sanctioned Huawei in the US market forHuawei being harmful to national security,including stealing intellectual property rights and intelligence,obtaining subsidies from Chinese government,and closely contacting the military.In the international market,the US also encourages its allies to not use Huawei equipment in the form of persuasion and threats.The US bullying behavior is driven by the US cybersecurity strategy,the "US priority" policy,and changes in Sino-US relations.Huawei is largest telecommunication equipment manufacturer in the world,but its public diplomacy has been made difficult by its low transparency caused by the lack of listing,insufficient media attention and carrying the world's prejudice against China.However,after Meng Wanzhou was arrested,Huawei quickly adopted proactive public diplomacy.It used the Western media to influence public opinion,countered the United States by discourse and law,and gained understanding from other countries.As a result,Huawei occupied the upper hand of public opinion.In this game between an MNC and a nation-state,the US international blockade encountered resistance,and Huawei took advantage of the situation to increase its visibility and demonstrate a positive corporate image.From the US bullying behavior against enterprises,we can see the lack of international law,democratization of global governance and trust mechanism.At the same time,we should reflect on the public diplomacy challenges of Chinese enterprises.Chinese MNCs need to develop corporate public diplomacy theory according to their unique geopolitical pattern.They must establish a consciousness of an independent international behavioral subject,cultivate the ability to dialogue with other international actors.Also,they need to improve their public diplomacy abilities in all aspects.In order to better promote the overall planning of public diplomacy of Chinese enterprises,it is necessary to balance the relationship between government and corporate public diplomacy,integrate all aspects of resources for corporate public diplomacy,and promote the cultivation of personnel in it.