Whose Soft Power Is More Powerful?
Beijing is gradually but steadily succeeding in the vital soft power competition.
Beijing is gradually but steadily succeeding in the vital soft power competition.
This year has set an important milestone: There are a record 6,679 participants, with almost 4,000 of them being athletes.
Like it or not, China’s approach, especially its willingness to share knowledge and promote open-source collaboration, is gaining traction, particularly among Global South nations.
For the Global South and beyond, China’s AI plan offers an alternative vision: a path founded on solidarity, openness and strategic collaboration.
Rather than fear what ‘Made in China’ represents, the world should recognize the potential for mutual benefit. A more capable, innovative China does not crowd out global progress—it enhances it.
Few economies have demonstrated the adaptability and endurance that China has shown in recent decades.
China is not just part of that future—it is central to that future. And smart global businesses are already there.
A sound and stable China-EU relationship not only works to the advantage of both sides but also brings benefits to the whole world.
If the EU really seeks to redefine its role on the global stage with greater autonomy, it may find that stable, interest-driven cooperation with China is not just possible, but increasingly necessary.
The CISCE is a shining example of China’s global insight and efforts for creating a global community that works together.
Both nations share a common interest in continued peace, development and economic interdependence in the Asia-Pacific region, which has delivered unprecedented prosperity in recent decades.
Feedback on social media platforms, Wiggin noted, reveals foreign audiences increasingly engaging with nuanced aspects of modern Chinese culture, moving beyond stereotypes.