Tracing China’s diplomatic transition to wolf warrior diplomacy and its implications
Abstract This study investigates the evolution of China’s diplomacy, specifically its transition from a peaceful and low-profile approach to the assertive and confrontational wolf warrior style, and its implications for international relations, regional politics, and global governance. With China’s...
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| description | Abstract This study investigates the evolution of China’s diplomacy, specifically its transition from a peaceful and low-profile approach to the assertive and confrontational wolf warrior style, and its implications for international relations, regional politics, and global governance. With China’s growing influence on the global stage, understanding the dynamics of its diplomatic strategy is crucial for navigating the complexities of contemporary international relations. The paper examines the underlying motivations for adopting the wolf warrior approach, using three case studies during the COVID-19 pandemic: the Twitter spat between Zhao Lijian and the U.S. State Department, the diplomatic conflict between China and Australia, and the confrontation between China and Sweden. These incidents provide valuable insights into the various dimensions of China’s wolf warrior diplomacy, including its assertive rhetoric, challenge to traditional diplomatic norms, and the leveraging of economic power for political ends. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ca2e4189cc264294bebb45245d91203b2023-11-19T12:42:28ZengSpringer NatureHumanities & Social Sciences Communications2662-99922023-11-011011910.1057/s41599-023-02367-6Tracing China’s diplomatic transition to wolf warrior diplomacy and its implicationsShaoyu Yuan0Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, 195 University AveAbstract This study investigates the evolution of China’s diplomacy, specifically its transition from a peaceful and low-profile approach to the assertive and confrontational wolf warrior style, and its implications for international relations, regional politics, and global governance. With China’s growing influence on the global stage, understanding the dynamics of its diplomatic strategy is crucial for navigating the complexities of contemporary international relations. The paper examines the underlying motivations for adopting the wolf warrior approach, using three case studies during the COVID-19 pandemic: the Twitter spat between Zhao Lijian and the U.S. State Department, the diplomatic conflict between China and Australia, and the confrontation between China and Sweden. These incidents provide valuable insights into the various dimensions of China’s wolf warrior diplomacy, including its assertive rhetoric, challenge to traditional diplomatic norms, and the leveraging of economic power for political ends.https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-023-02367-6 |
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| title | Tracing China’s diplomatic transition to wolf warrior diplomacy and its implications |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Tracing China’s diplomatic transition to wolf warrior diplomacy and its implications |
| title_short | Tracing China’s diplomatic transition to wolf warrior diplomacy and its implications |
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