赵磊所著的《现状与提升(解读中国软实力)(英文版)》作为外宣办项目，“解读中国”系列丛书中的一本，立足从实现“中国梦”的视角，在世界各国软实力竞争的大背景下，通过国与国之间的对比，探讨和平发展进程中的中国软实力建设。在弘扬“中国梦”的整体布局下，本书围绕中国各方软实力建设进行阐述，在理论基础上注重案例分析，在国际大背景下探讨“中国梦”，形成中国软实力的吸引力、感召力和凝聚力。

Chapter 1 The Chinese Dream: Enhancing China's Soft Power

 Localization of the Soft Power Theory in China

 Core of Soft Power: Culture

 Strategic Goal: To Develop a Strong Socialist Culture

 The Chinese Dream: The Essence of Cultural Soft Power

Chapter 2 Chinese Dream, American Dream, European Dream

 Are These the Same Dreams?

 Why Is the Chinese Dream Different?

Chapter 3 The Appeal of Chinese Values

 The Globalization of Chinese Values

 Core Chinese Values

Chapter 4 China's Growing Soft Power

 The Growth of Soft Power and the Rise of China

 Comments from the Rest of the World

 The Global Influence of China's Soft Power

 The Three Dimensions of China's Diplomatic Soft Power

Chapter 5 Improving the International Image of China

 ChaLlenges and Solutions for China's International Image

 How Can We Improve China's International Image?

 Building Up the International Image of the CPC

 Improving the Discourse on Ethnic Affairs

 DeveLopment of China's City Brand and Soft Power

Chapter 6 Enhancing China's Soft Power in the Future

 Carrying On and Promoting Harmonious Culture

 Building Three Cornerstones for the International Strategy of Contemporary China

 Maintaining Ethnic Solidarity and Territorial Integrity

 Acting as a Responsible Major Country