China's soft-power push

• Autores: David Shambaugh
• Localización: Foreign Affairs, ISSN 0015-7120, Vol. 94, Nº. 4, 2015, págs. 99-108
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The Search for Respect As China's global power grows, Beijing is learning that its image matters. For all its economic and military might, the country suffers from a severe shortage of soft power. According to global public opinion surveys, it enjoys a decidedly mixed international image. While China's economic prowess impresses much of the world, its repressive political system and mercantilist business practices tarnish its reputation. And so, in an attempt to improve perceptions, Beijing has mounted a major public relations offensive in recent years, investing billions of dollars around the world in a variety of efforts.