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Confucius Institute
How China Wins Friends and Influences People
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new study from AidData attempts to quantify China's public diplomacy efforts in East Asia.
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China’s United Front Work: Propaganda as Policy
February 14, 2018
China’s United Front Work: Propaganda as Policy
Insights from Gerald Groot.
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China’s United Front Work: Propaganda as Policy
China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project
October 06, 2017
China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project
A new project spotlights Beijing’s use of these institutions within broader ASEAN-China ties.
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China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project
Tajikistan Takes Up Chinese
May 23, 2017
Tajikistan Takes Up Chinese
Chinese classes are on the rise, but still not a priority for Tajik students.
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Tajikistan Takes Up Chinese
China-Nigeria Relations: A Success Story for Beijing's Soft Power
July 12, 2016
China-Nigeria Relations: A Success Story for Beijing's Soft Power
According to one survey, Nigeria has the world's most positive view of China.
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China-Nigeria Relations: A Success Story for Beijing's Soft Power
China's Soft Power Obsession
April 14, 2015
China's Soft Power Obsession
China needs to rethink its quest for soft power.
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China's Soft Power Obsession
Confucius Institutes Sail on Despite Pushback
October 01, 2014
Confucius Institutes Sail on Despite Pushback
Chinese officials seek to minimize a row with U.S. universities.
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Confucius Institutes Sail on Despite Pushback
The Future of China's Confucius Institutes
September 30, 2014
The Future of China's Confucius Institutes
As Western universities drag their feet, the future of China’s soft power push might be in the developing world.
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The Future of China's Confucius Institutes
Beijing's Public Diplomacy Challenge
December 19, 2013
Beijing's Public Diplomacy Challenge
China’s efforts at public diplomacy have produced mixed results on the world stage.
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Beijing's Public Diplomacy Challenge
Vietnam’s Confucius Institute Distraction
November 24, 2013
Vietnam’s Confucius Institute Distraction
The controversy in Vietnam over China’s establishment of a Confucius Institute is misplaced, argues one blogger.
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Vietnam’s Confucius Institute Distraction
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Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
February 12, 2019
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
The Diplomat talks with Asanga Abeyagoonasekera about the future trajectory of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy challenges.
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