diplomacy
Lotte Suffers Retaliatory Action in China over THAAD Deployment
Lotte's decision to swap land with the South Korean government has put it under intense pressures in China to back away from the deal. Read More
How China Uses Tourism as a Foreign Policy Tool in Asia
For China, outbound tourism can be used as both as a carrot and a stick, and it's not afraid to use it for rewarding and punishing countries in the region. Read More
Michelle Obama’s China Trip: ‘Style Showdown’? Try ‘Style Diplomacy’
Although media accounts of the U.S. First Lady's week-long China trip are all about a "fashion showdown," Michelle Obama's outfits have clearly been planned in the name of friendship. Read More
France Government Official: Don’t Worry About French Luxury Sales In China
Luxury sales in China remain a matter of national importance for France, which has much to gain from Chinese consumers' continued interest in the country's haute brands. Read More
Chinese Media Hails Peng Liyuan As Fashion Icon On Overseas Visit
As China's first lady continues her tour of the Americas with President Xi Jinping, Chinese-language media has taken note of her traditional style choices. Read More-
Jing Daily On Forbes China Tracker: Chinese Tourists Head To South Korea Following Japan Row
The Forbes China Tracker has posted an article about the growing number of Chinese outbound tourists opting for trips to South Korea rather than Japan, following the diplomatic spat that… Read More -
China’s Global Soft Power Ambitions Face Obstacles
Despite the billions spent on bolstering the country's soft power arsenal, interest in Chinese culture has lagged behind interest in the Chinese economy, leading some academics and social commentators in… Read More -
“Madame White Snake” Set To Take Stage In Boston
Cultural exchange between China and the United States has picked up steam in recent years, beyond traditional forms such as panda diplomacy, terracotta diplomacy or art diplomacy, as more performing… Read More -
10 For ‘10: Expert Opinions On The Year Ahead (Part 2 of 2)
In Part Two of "10 for 10," we include a bonus six experts sharing their predictions for the Year of the Tiger. Read More -
Terracotta Army Set For Four-City Canada Tour
This week, the Royal Ontario Museum announced that "terracotta diplomacy" would soon be making its way to Canada, with 18 terracotta figures, along with hundreds of smaller artifacts, due to… Read More
