China's Soft Power Perception Of Mongolian High School Students With Chinese Language Curriculum

Abstract

This research examines Mongolian high school students' views on soft power, specifically the influence of a Chinese language curriculum in promoting Chinese culture.A sample of 235 students from Ulaanbaatar high schools was analyzed using six factors and 30 questions on language and cultural concepts.The Chinese Dream, introduced by President Xi Jinping in late 2012, represents a vision for China's future, encompassing both personal and national ideals.Aligned with China's "Dream" initiative, foreign policy and the Chinese Embassy enhance China's image by fostering educational opportunities for Mongolian youth, positioning education as a key soft power tool. Findings from hypothesis testing, cross-tabulation, and correlation analysis reveal that China's image influences students' educational aspirations, linked to soft power dimensions like culture, digital strategies, engagement, education, entrepreneurship, and governance.The analysis reveals that China's soft power, including digital platforms, education, engagement, and culture, shows strong positive correlations (r = 0.3–0.5). Conversely, soft power linked to government, enterprise, and engagement has weaker correlations with Culture (r = 0.275–0.337). Notably, digital initiatives, culture, and education exhibit strong positive correlations.