Analysing China's Soft Power Strategy and Comparative Indian Initiatives

Download or read book Analysing China's Soft Power Strategy and Comparative Indian Initiatives written by Parama Sinha Palit and published by Sage Publications Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive analysis of China's efforts to build and utilize soft power as a distinctive part of its foreign policy This volume examines the evolution and application of China's soft power with particular focus on various strategic initiatives such as cultural and public diplomacy, Confucius institutes, development assistance and infrastructure building, media collaborations and healthcare diplomacy. This is to emphasize cooperation and partnerships while advancing the theory of harmonious development through these initiatives across the world. Employing an alternative perspective, it analyses the strategic benefits and limitations of China's soft power policies, and compares them with similar policies by India for identifying the differences and applications.