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Soft Power attempts to analyze the domestic and international views of China`s soft power, the main strengths and weaknesses of China`s soft power, and the application of soft power in China`s international politics. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the soft power dimension in China`s foreign relations by integrating views from various disciplines, such as history, education, culture, political economy, comparative politics, and philosophy. The book argues that soft power has become a very popular concept in China, that China is contemplating and exploring an innovative strategy in its rise and international politics, and that there have been quite a few notable elements of this in China`s diplomatic practice, including softer rhetoric, promotion of the Chinese culture abroad, economic diplomacy, and image building. The book also argues that the limitations of China`s soft power primarily stem from political values and China`s own transitions, and reflects the reality that views and opinions regarding China`s soft power are fairly diverse both in China and in the international arena.
Soft power is a useful and important perspective by which to understand Chinese foreign policy and the future evolution of China`s role in international politics. This study is a pioneering work, providing a new perspective for the study of Chinese foreign policy and the rise of China that will appeal to scholars of Chinese foreign policy, East Asian studies, and international politics.
ISBN - 9780739133774
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