Comments on: China: an old hand at soft power

By: jesse

jesse — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:44:55 +0000

as a chinese,I’m shamed of our poor human rights record.

By: W Chung

W Chung — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:32:11 +0000

I think this is an interesting article that looks at China from a more holistic perspective, somewhat different than the usual negative views expressed on China about its poor human rights record, or anything else that does not conform to Western thinking. Few people are willing to be receptive when those around them act differently than expected. This is unfortunate because such closed-mindedness blocks the opportunity for learning and understanding about international politics.

By: China: An old hand at soft power « Confucian Weekly Bulletin

China: An old hand at soft power « Confucian Weekly Bulletin — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 02:14:40 +0000

[…] This is ironic as China itself is an old hand at soft power. ‘’Come and be transformed’’ (lai hua) was the motto of the Celestial Empire with its civilisational attributes that included trade and economic incentives. As to how soft power may be used to solve problems, China’s best known classical strategist, Sun Tzu, observed that whoever ‘’excels at resolving difficulties does so before they arise.’’ In the military sphere, he advised that it was best to win a war before it reached the battlefield. The Daoist concept of wu-wei – or ‘actionless action’ – is also relevant here. It is better for China’s critics to belittle and diminish Beijing’s achievements, which are nonetheless real even if not readily recognised, than to engage in a dramatic clash…READ MORE […]

By: Jun Bueno

Jun Bueno — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 07:48:41 +0000

Nice piece, just a nice piece.

By: Johnny Dumalag Bacatan

Johnny Dumalag Bacatan — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:41:24 +0000

China will never be a world leader simply because they lack diplomacy and are still clinging to the use of communism’s force. The proof is insisting a 9 dash line which disrespects the rightful claims of defenceless small countries.

By: Uzzal Mahmud

Uzzal Mahmud — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:13:18 +0000

A comprehensive piece……. Thanks to Rosita Dellios……