Power Play

The art of making China lovable

Will influencers do a better job than "wolf warriors"? President Xi Jinping’s call to step up efforts to get China’s message across to foreigners has sparked a range of responses.

President Xi Jinping’s call to step up efforts to get China’s message across to foreigners has sparked a range of responses. PHOTO: AFP
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Power Play is a weekly column that looks at various facets of US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

China analyst Andy Mok is known for his staunch pro-Beijing views.

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