President Xi Jinping has called on Chinese officials to build a “trustworthy, lovable and dignified” image of the country, a sign that Beijing may want to bless its strong political system.
Xi told senior Communist Party leaders on Monday that the country must "be more friendly, more inclusive and continue to expand its circle of friends and those who understand and be friendly with China," a Xinhua News Agency official said. Beijing needed to "hold the tone" in its communication with the world, and it should be "open and confident, but also humble and humble."
The remarks suggest that Xi may reconsider his communication strategy on a global scale as President Joe Biden works to strengthen weak American relations under the policies of his predecessor "America First". Xi has set aside the group's "hide-and-bid" team's strategy for keeping the world's low-profile name favored "big world relations."
China has repeatedly stepped back against the apparent violation of its foreign interests through trade measures, travel bans and diplomatic protests - a method sometimes criticized as the "Wolf Warrior" controversy. That style is blamed on a lack of communication with partners who appear to be open to close relations in Beijing, such as the European Union and the Philippines.
Wang Yiwei, director of Renmin University’s Institute of International Affairs and former Chinese strategist, said China’s strong ties come in response to those Westerners who are making the country a dangerous place. But that failed to satisfy local and foreign audiences, he said.
"China's situation in the West has deteriorated since the epidemic, and this needs to be addressed," he said. “China's growing power needs to be accepted by the world. That would be a real growth in strength. ”
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It remains to be seen whether this push will affect China's policies in conflicts with countries such as the U.S., Australia or the European Union, all of which have seen the bonds deteriorate in recent months. China's views changed dramatically last year in 14 countries surveyed by the Pew Research Center, according to data released in October.
China's emphasis on socialist supremacy has caused some concern in the West, Wang said, and criticism of other countries' failure to manage the Covid-19 was "slightly offset."
The international communication dialogue includes a study by Zhang Weiwei, a professor at Fudan University, who is also a strong advocate for China's model of governance superior to Western democracy.
Wang Wen, executive director of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University and a government adviser, said it was the first time such a 25-member Politburo had been held. He said Beijing would continue to defend its interests overseas.
"Chinese leaders see that the negative image of China has led to a negative impact on key issues," Wang Wen said. "Leaders hope that all spheres of government will look to international relations and play a greater role in international relations."
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