This Element presents an overarching analysis of Chinese visions and practices of soft
power. Maria Repnikova's analysis introduces the Chinese theorization of the idea of soft …

This article analyzes discussions, resources, and prospects for soft power in China, focusing
on the Beijing Consensus, foreign policy, and civilization. It posits that the country's …

· Although debates over Chinese soft power have increased in recent years, there is no
shared definition of what 'soft power'actually means. The definition seems to change …

Those who espouse this view attempted to examine Chinese influence in various parts of
the world, but they neglected to investigate Chinese thinking about soft power and its role in …

Soft power has become a very popular concept in international affairs, appearing in
government policy papers, academic discussions, and the popular media. In China, soft …

Beijing's political 'charm offensive'in Africa has ostensibly made China a major player on the
continent. The source of this success in China's African policy is sometimes seen in China's …

In recent years the concept of 'soft power', popularized by the work of Joseph Nye, has
gained currency in both China and Taiwan. This paper explores how the Chinese and …

Observers of Chinese politics and international relations could not have failed to notice in
recent years the upsurge of references in China to the term soft power. The popularity of this …

This article is critical of a series of works on Chinese soft power which have garnered much
attention in recent years. These works typically portray Chinese soft power, characterised by …

China's Soft Power Diplomacy: Myth or Reality? examines the Chinese version of soft power
both in conceptual and operational terms, and explores its myriad implications for India, in …