China has historically been seen as unable to emulate the attractiveness of the world’s more established soft-power bastions.
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Korean culture generally has turned out to be a massive hit.
Initiatives Trump sees as pandering to woke interests will be put to the sword.
The video game is helping China advance toward two strategic goals: bolstering domestic semiconductor production and putting Chinese culture on the global stage.
China could be considered the sleeping lion awakening in the global gaming industry. And there’s plenty of ‘soft power’ to be exerted through its ventures.
Lisa’s Thai nationality is a key part of her distinctive star image and appeal within the K-pop industry.
Paris will be at the centre of the global sporting stage this summer.
The success of ‘Oppenheimer’ at the Academy Awards presents an opportunity to think about critical criteria for viewing historical film — and what we are owed by historical filmmakers.
In a crowded region, it’s hard to know who is doing what, and where. Effective statecraft, though, is not always measured by quantity over quality.
Once the context of cultural and territorial appropriation by China in Southeast Asia are understood, Vietnam’s ban of the Barbie movie isn’t surprising.
There are fears that escalating US-Chinese tensions could threaten the independence of African and other nonaligned nations.
South Africa’s foreign policy under Ramaphosa emphasises economic diplomacy and ‘progressive internationalism’, which promotes global equity and ending the dominance of the global north.
Some key winners have emerged off the field.
The mighty power of football across the globe.
Research shows the strength of team loyalty.
Korea is an attractive destination for aspiring influencers, and the government supports these budding stars.
The stakes are high.
China is seen as Africa’s saviour and friend in the film - which is still full of racist stereotypes.
Five essential reads on Russia’s relationship with Africa.
Military service is compulsory in South Korea and many deem it unfair that the band’s members have been allowed to put it off.
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