Soft or sharp power in China's foreign policy

Анотація

The People's Republic of China emerged as a powerful player in the international arena. It also affected Chinese foreign policy consisted of dual trends of "welcoming oneself" (qingjinlai) and "going outside" (zouchuqu). The policy relies on the liberal-democratic paradigm of "soft power." In contrast to the "soft power", Western scholars introduced the concept of "sharp power" for describing the state activities in the international arena. Chinese President Xi Jinping said: "The growth of the world economy requires new drivers, development must be more inclusive and balanced, and the gap between rich and the poor must be reduced. Hotspots in some regions are causing instability and terrorism is thriving. The deficit of world development and governance is a serious challenge for humanity "[4].