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082			_a327.54051 _bPAL-A
100			_aPalit, Parama Sinha
245		0	_aAnalysing China's soft power strategy and comparative Indian initiatives
260			_aNew Delhi _bSage Publications _c2017
300			_axxiv, 369p.
504			_aincludes annexures, bibliography and index
520			_aA 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 develoEmploying 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 applicationspment through these initiatives across the world
650			_a International Relations _z _z
650			_a Military Relations _z India _z
650			_a China- Foreign Relation- India
650			_aStrategic Relation
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