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February 12, 2026Architectural Research QuarterlyOpen Access

Representing the People’s Republic: the Chinese Pavilion at the Knoxville International Energy Exposition, 1982

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Analysis reveals the impact of the Chinese Pavilion on diplomatic relations during a key historical moment.

Key Points

  • This article examines the significance of the Chinese Pavilion at the 1982 Knoxville International Energy Exposition in showcasing China's diplomatic interactions with the US.
  • Historical analysis of the Pavilion's construction and design process.
  • Examination of the political context in US-China relations during the late 20th century.
  • Review of architectural shifts in China's pavilion design at international exhibitions.
  • The pavilion represented a successful rebuilding of China's relations with the Western Bloc during the Cold War.
  • A significant shift was noted in pavilion design from ideological display to cultural representation.
  • Economic constraints influenced the design and execution of the pavilion, highlighting challenges faced by China.

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Yinrui Xie (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698d6e4a5be6419ac0d53dfbhttps://doi.org/10.1017/s1359135525101401
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