What does this research mean for the field?

A systematic reform of foreign language education in China is necessary to enhance the country's capacity for effective global discourse and understanding of the United States. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to identify challenges in China's foreign language education and propose systematic reforms to enhance global discourse capability.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Strategic Transformation of Foreign Language Talent Cultivation for Enhanced National Discourse Power

Key Points

The aim is to identify challenges in China's foreign language education and propose systematic reforms to enhance global discourse capability.
Analyzed current foreign language teaching practices and their impact on cultural awareness.
Evaluated the training of translators in the context of strategic communication.
Identified gaps in country and regional studies affecting understanding of the U.S.
Proposed a state-led integrated mechanism for talent selection and training.
Identified that current foreign language education is too instrumental and lacks depth in cultural engagement.
Highlighted the need for a strategic focus in translator training to address communication needs.
Found that deepening interdisciplinary studies will enhance understanding of foreign contexts.

Abstract

In the evolving landscape of China-U.S. relations, marked by both competition and cooperation, a robust capacity for global discourse is now a paramount national asset. It is crucial for safeguarding core interests and shaping global governance. Yet, China's current international communication system faces several deep‑seated challenges. Foreign language teaching often remains "instrumental," which weakens cultural awareness and critical thinking. Translator training tends to focus on "technique" rather than strategic communication needs. In addition, a lack of in‑depth country and regional studies limits a thorough understanding of the United States. To address these issues, this paper proposes a systematic reform path. Foreign language education should shift toward "cultural intersubjectivity." A state‑led, integrated mechanism should be established for selecting, training, and reserving high‑end translation talent. Interdisciplinary country and regional studies must be deepened to cultivate expert strategic professionals who truly "understand the United States." These measures aim to strengthen the talent foundation needed to significantly enhance China's national external discourse capacity.

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