(1.Faculty of Humanities and Arts,Macao University of Science and Technology,Macao 999078,China; 2.School of Public Administration,Hehai University,Nanjing 211100,China) Abstract: This study adopts mixed methods to examine CGTN coverage of the Beijing Winter Olympics on Facebook, and the purpose is to describe the overall characteristics of the national image construction by the mainstream media via the international sports communication. This study finds that CGTN has basically formed a logic of national image construction with "athletes" as the cornerstone, "sports diplomacy" and "national strength" as the pillars, and "sports events", "mass sports" and "health and safety" as the characteristics in the episodic and storytelling international communication narrative space, which makes international sports communication and national image construction deeply intertwined. However, the study suggests that the lack of coverage of health and safety issues, the passive response of international public opinion, and the communication effect of national strength issues should be further considered and explored afterwards. Keywords: Beijing Winter Olympics;international communication;national image;sports news |