| Abstract | 第5-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第8-16页 |
| List of Abbreviations | 第16-17页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第17-24页 |
| 1.1 Research background | 第17-19页 |
| 1.2 Research purposes and research questions | 第19-20页 |
| 1.3 Research significance | 第20-22页 |
| 1.4 Data resources and research methods | 第22-23页 |
| 1.5 Layout of the research | 第23-24页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第24-40页 |
| 2.1 An overview of Appraisal Theory | 第24-31页 |
| 2.1.1 The framework of Appraisal Theory | 第24-28页 |
| 2.1.2 Previous studies on Appraisal Theory | 第28-31页 |
| 2.2 An overview of Positive Discourse Analysis | 第31-35页 |
| 2.2.1 The development of Positive Discourse Analysis | 第32-33页 |
| 2.2.2 Previous studies on Positive Discourse Analysis | 第33-35页 |
| 2.3 An overview of diplomatic speeches | 第35-40页 |
| 2.3.1 Features of diplomatic speeches | 第35-36页 |
| 2.3.2 Previous studies on diplomatic speeches | 第36-38页 |
| 2.3.3 Previous studies on President Xi’s diplomatic speeches | 第38-40页 |
| Chapter 3 Distribution Features of Appraisal Resources in President Xi’sDiplomatic Speeches | 第40-71页 |
| 3.1 Distribution features of attitude resources | 第41-61页 |
| 3.1.1 Frenquencies of affect resources | 第42-47页 |
| 3.1.2 Frenquencies of judgment resources | 第47-56页 |
| 3.1.3 Frenquencies of appreciation resources | 第56-61页 |
| 3.2 Engagement resources in President Xi’s diplomatic speeches | 第61-65页 |
| 3.2.1 Dialogic contraction resources | 第63-64页 |
| 3.2.2 Dialogic expansion resources | 第64-65页 |
| 3.3 Distribution features of graduation resources | 第65-69页 |
| 3.3.1 Distributions of force resources | 第66-68页 |
| 3.3.2 Distributions of focus resources | 第68-69页 |
| 3.4 Summary | 第69-71页 |
| Chapter 4 Discourse Features of Appraisal Resources in President Xi’sDiplomatic Speeches | 第71-105页 |
| 4.1 Discourse features of attitude resources | 第71-89页 |
| 4.1.1 Utilizing affect resources to construct harmonious atmosphere | 第72-80页 |
| 4.1.2 Utilizing judgment resources to seek common prosperity | 第80-85页 |
| 4.1.3 Utilizing appreciation resources to promote pragmatic cooperation | 第85-89页 |
| 4.2 Discourse features of graduation resources | 第89-95页 |
| 4.2.1 Employing force resources to deepen mutual trust | 第89-93页 |
| 4.2.2 Employing focus resources to strengthen multilateral relations | 第93-95页 |
| 4.3 Discourse features of engagement resources | 第95-104页 |
| 4.3.1 Using contraction resources to state explicit position | 第96-99页 |
| 4.3.2 Using expansion resources to reach cognitive unanimity | 第99-104页 |
| 4.4 Summary | 第104-105页 |
| Chapter 5 Functional Features of Appraisal Resources in President Xi’sDiplomatic Speeches | 第105-120页 |
| 5.1 Cultural integration of appraisal resources | 第106-110页 |
| 5.1.1 Enriching cultural exchanges of different civilizations | 第106-108页 |
| 5.1.2 Instilling vigorous vitality into“One Belt One Road” | 第108-110页 |
| 5.2 Social construction of appraisal resources | 第110-114页 |
| 5.2.1 Arousing emotional resonance of foreign audience | 第110-112页 |
| 5.2.2 Promoting solidarity among all countries of“One Belt One Road” | 第112-114页 |
| 5.3 Ideological embodiment of appraisal resources | 第114-119页 |
| 5.3.1 Fostering policy coordination of“One Belt One Road” | 第115-117页 |
| 5.3.2 Constructing a favorable national image for China | 第117-119页 |
| 5.4 Summary | 第119-120页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusion | 第120-124页 |
| 6.1 Major findings of the research | 第120-122页 |
| 6.2 Implications of the research | 第122页 |
| 6.3 Limitations of the research | 第122-124页 |
| Bibliography | 第124-130页 |
| Appendix | 第130-132页 |
| 攻读硕士学位期间主要科研成果 | 第132-133页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第133页 |
