Space-making is a popular and crucial issue in city planning and tourism development, and scholars have approached the topic from distinctive perspectives; this paper contributes to the discussion by examining a travel spot’s space from the perspective of linguistic landscapes in West Lake, Hangzhou, China. The research found that the Chinese language has played a dominant role in the scenic ar... More >>

With the growing importance of English as a global lingua franca in international trade, the ability to write effective foreign trade correspondence has become an essential skill. However, beyond acquiring knowledge and skills, learners’ self-efficacy—their confidence in applying business knowledge, navigating cultural differences, following letter formatting conventions, and using the English ... More >>

In multiethnic, multilingual, and hazard-prone regions, language is not only a medium of communication, but a critical determinant of inclusion and survival during emergencies. This study examines the intersection of language policy and emergency governance in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in China, where linguistic diversity—primarily Tibetan, Mandarin Chinese, and the Sichuan dialec... More >>

The construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle is a major national strategy to promote high-quality development in Western China. Based on panel data from 19 cities in Sichuan and Chongqing covering the years 2005 to 2022, this study employs a two-way fixed effects model to systematically examine the impact and underlying mechanisms of the language service industry development on hig... More >>