{"id":3357,"date":"2021-06-04T07:00:33","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T01:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/?p=3357"},"modified":"2024-12-27T15:52:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T10:22:46","slug":"dragon-antics-change-of-heart-or-change-of-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/2021\/06\/04\/dragon-antics-change-of-heart-or-change-of-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"122: Dragon Antics: Change of Heart or Change of Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Since 2002, the CPC Politburo has been convening monthly group study sessions conducted by professors and researchers. Speakers lecture on domestic affairs and share experiences from developed countries. Priority is given to economic issues, followed by political \/ ideological and social issues, and lastly, military issues and international relations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In his recent speech at the 30th collective study session of the politburo, Xi instructed the country\u2019s leaders to focus on a \u201ctrustworthy, lovable and respectable\u201d image for China. He went on to suggest that the country should adopt a \u201chumble\u201d approach in relations with the outside world (\u201cWe should make friends, unite and win the majority, and continuously expand the circle of international public opinion friends who know China and are friendly to China\u201d). Most of Xi\u2019s remarks focused on redoubling Beijing\u2019s efforts to create a more positive image of the Communist Party overseas by using social media, electronic media and other means.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There were swift reactions worldwide to the statement. Some wondered whether it was the end of China\u2019s sharp-edged\u00a0Wolf Warrior diplomacy. Others were cautious and hopeful that it could lead to real change. Essence of some of the reactions from various China watchers are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

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