Medhurst, Martin J.Patterson, Jay Reynolds.Baylor University. Dept. of Communication Studies.2009-06-102017-04-072009-06-102017-04-072009-052009-06-10http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5333Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-141).This project analyzes the statements made by Chinese and American government officials with regard to the Hainan Incident, in which a U.S. EP-3 spy plane collided with a Chinese F-8 fighter jet. This thesis examines the rhetorical exchanges between the two nations during the diplomatic negotiations that resulted from the crash through the generic lenses of foreign policy crisis rhetoric and apologetic rhetoric. Drawing from previous scholarship on crisis rhetoric, apologia, and intercultural diplomatic communication, this analysis attempts to illuminate the differences between Chinese and U.S. responses to crisis situations, how each side either succeeded and/or failed in properly adapting their rhetorical strategies to audiences of a different cultural background, and how a rhetorical perspective of this event modifies what scholars know about the form and function of crisis rhetoric and apologia.v, 141 p.1724817 bytes156521 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes.United States -- Foreign relations --- China.China -- Foreign relations --- United States.Airplanes, Military -- Accidents --- China --- Hainan Sheng.Rhetoric -- Political aspects --- United States.Rhetoric -- Political aspects --- China.Conflict management --- United States.Conflict management --- China.Aircraft accidents --- China --- Hainan Sheng.ThesisWorldwide access