CHINESE MIGRATION AND THE POLICY OF “SOFT POWER” IN CENTRAL ASIA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1259/xr6h5713Keywords:
China, Central Asia, migration, soft power, diaspora, Confucius Institutes, cultural diplomacy, Belt and Road Initiative.Abstract
The article analyzes the role of migration in the implementation of China’s “soft power” policy, particularly in the context of Central Asia. It explores how channels such as diasporas, educational and cultural centers, tourism, and business relations contribute to the formation of China’s cultural and economic influence in the region.References
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