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China defense diplomacy

China’s Military Diplomacy in the New Era
By Phillip C. Saunders and Melodie Ha
Military diplomacy – including senior-level visits, port calls, and joint exercises – has become a vital tool of Chinese statecraft.

Charm and Coercion Shape China’s Expanding Security Footprint in Southeast Asia
By Rahman Yaacob
Beijing seeks to replace the U.S. as a primary security partner for Southeast Asian states, and it has been actively pursuing that goal in recent years.

China’s First 2+2 with Indonesia: A Symbolic Shift in Diplomatic Strategy
By Hao Nan
China has traditionally avoided this strategic format, long considered a Western construct. Why now, and why Indonesia?

How China’s New Aircraft Carriers Will Shape Regional Order
By Richard Salmons
Rather than confronting other major navies, these big new ships will go to work boosting China’s prestige.
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