China diplomacy

More Than MOFA: China’s Comprehensive Diplomacy

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More Than MOFA: China’s Comprehensive Diplomacy

China’s “comprehensive diplomacy” refers to the totality of collective foreign interactions orchestrated under the leadership of the top Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership. This encompasses diplomatic activities conducted not only by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs but also by other government agencies and government-organized non-governmental organizations (GONGOs). These efforts aim to foster overall and comprehensive … Read more

3 Key Points for Understanding China’s Foreign Policy

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Will China’s Private Security Companies Follow the Wagner Group’s Footsteps in Africa?

When I talk with foreign friends in Beijing, some of them mention that they are increasingly confused about China’s foreign policy. Does China want to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific? Is China using Europe as a bargaining chip with the United States? How did “wolf warrior” diplomacy come about? Their questions are interesting … Read more

China’s Foreign Policy After the ‘Two Sessions’

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China’s Foreign Policy After the ‘Two Sessions’

On March 11, the Chinese government concluded the “Two Sessions,” the annual meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s rubber-stamp parliament, and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), an advisory body. As the Chinese Communist Party asserts greater influence over state governance, the Two Sessions has become less of a platform for original … Read more

China Should Be Wary of the Trap of History

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China Should Be Wary of the Trap of History

Much has been made of the importance Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed on historical factors in justifying the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the wake of Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson, the Cold War historian Sergey Radchenko made the assessment that while Putin’s version of history is “clinically insane,” the fact that “Putin clings … Read more

Multilateralism and China’s Hedging Strategy 

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Will China’s Private Security Companies Follow the Wagner Group’s Footsteps in Africa?

When countries find themselves tactically navigating the push and pull of larger global forces, they master the art of hedging. From India to Indonesia, Turkey to South Africa, Saudi Arabia to Brazil, nations constantly balance their economic ties with China against their security alliances, predominantly with the United States. This balancing act is becoming a … Read more

China’s Quiet Move Toward Moderation

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China Raids Offices of Business Consultancy Capvision

A steady drum beat of Chinese rhetoric regarding China’s resolve against the United States and its allies and partners has led some observers to warn of military conflict over Taiwan, the South China Sea, or some other flashpoint. However, the posturing also coincides with a degree of Chinese compromise and moderation in dealing with these … Read more

China’s Preference for Hard Power Is Creating Major Headaches for Beijing

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Will China’s Private Security Companies Follow the Wagner Group’s Footsteps in Africa?

The Taiwanese presidential election on January 13, won by Vice President Lai Ching-te (or William Lai) of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), was hardly welcomed by China. The Chinese government had actively opposed the DPP. It has been accused, not for the first time, of electoral interference in favor of its preferred candidates.  After … Read more

What It Means to Be an ‘Old Friend of the Chinese People’

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What It Means to Be an ‘Old Friend of the Chinese People’

In the West, no shortage of commentators were quick to denounce Henry Kissinger as a war criminal upon his death. China’s media, by contrast, hailed Kissinger as an “old friend of the Chinese people” and a “distinguished American diplomat” known around the world for the “wisdom” of his diplomacy. China’s embrace of Henry Kissinger began … Read more

From a Global Summit, the Belt and Road Forum Has Become a Venue for China’s ‘Old Friends’

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From a Global Summit, the Belt and Road Forum Has Become a Venue for China’s ‘Old Friends’

Advertisement During the last 10 years, Beijing hosted three Belt and Road Forums (BRFs) in an attempt to sell a worldwide dream based on the mythical appeal of the Silk Road narrative: the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). While initially the forum was meant to transform Beijing into a center of attention of world diplomacy … Read more

China’s Statecraft and Global Leadership

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China Raids Offices of Business Consultancy Capvision

Advertisement The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Chin-Hao Huang – author of “Power and Restraint in China’s Rise” and associate professor of political science at Yale-NUS College and NUS Lee Kuan … Read more