g-f(2)2966 China’s Soft Power Play: The Global Appeal of Autocracy

 

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Introduction

The article “China’s Soft Sell of Autocracy Is Working” from Foreign Affairs explores how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is effectively promoting its authoritarian political system on the global stage. By presenting its governance model as responsive, meritocratic, and economically successful, the CCP aims to gain international acceptance and influence.

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"China’s strategic promotion of its authoritarian model as a responsive and effective governance system is gaining traction globally." Fernando Machuca and Copilot, September 27, 2024

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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is leveraging its economic success and infrastructure achievements to present its authoritarian regime as a populist democracy. This strategic narrative aims to build global support and acceptance for its political system by highlighting its responsiveness to citizens’ needs and downplaying its authoritarian nature.

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1. The CCP promotes its political system as responsive and meritocratic.
2. China’s economic growth and infrastructure development are key selling points.
3. The CCP downplays the authoritarian aspects of its regime.
4. The narrative positions China’s system as a populist democracy.
5. Global television networks like CGTN are used to disseminate this message.
6. The CCP’s strategy aims to build international support for its model.
7. China’s approach contrasts with Western liberal democracies.
8. The CCP’s messaging emphasizes government responsiveness to citizens’ needs.
9. This strategy is part of China’s broader geopolitical ambitions.
10. The effectiveness of China’s soft power approach is evident in its growing global influence.

Conclusion

China’s strategic promotion of its authoritarian model as a responsive and effective governance system is gaining traction globally. By emphasizing economic success and government responsiveness, the CCP aims to build international support and acceptance for its political system, positioning it as a viable alternative to Western liberal democracies.

REFERENCES

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Daniel Mattingly, China's Soft Sell of Autocracy Is Working, Foreign Affairs, September 25, 2024.

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Daniel Mattingly is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Yale University.

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The article "China’s Soft Sell of Autocracy Is Working" from Foreign Affairs discusses how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is promoting its political system abroad. The CCP presents its system as responsive, meritocratic, and highly effective at driving economic growth while downplaying its authoritarian aspects¹. 

The messaging portrays China's political system as being attentive to citizens' needs for government services and infrastructure, thereby building support for its illiberal, authoritarian model by dressing it up as a populist democracy¹. The CCP uses various channels, including the global television news network CGTN, to disseminate this narrative¹.

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 9/27/2024

(1) China’s Soft Sell of Autocracy Is Working | Foreign Affairs. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/chinas-soft-sell-autocracy-working.

(2) China’s Soft Sell of Autocracy Is Working | RealClearWorld. https://www.realclearworld.com/2024/09/25/chinas_soft_sell_of_autocracy_is_working_1060956.html.

(3) China’s Soft Sell of Autocracy Is Working. https://tribunecontentagency.com/article/chinas-soft-sell-of-autocracy-is-working/.

Daniel Mattingly

Daniel Mattingly is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Yale University. His research primarily focuses on the domestic and international politics of authoritarian regimes, with a particular emphasis on China¹³.

Mattingly's work delves into the intricacies of political control and governance within authoritarian systems. His first book, "The Art of Political Control in China", was published by Cambridge University Press in 2020. This book was recognized as one of the Best Books of 2020 by Foreign Affairs and received the Best Book Award from the American Political Science Association³⁴.

In addition to his research, Mattingly is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students at Yale, contributing to the academic community with his expertise and insights into political science¹.

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 9/27/2024

(1) Daniel Mattingly | Department of Political Science - Yale University. https://politicalscience.yale.edu/people/daniel-mattingly.

(2) Daniel Mattingly - NCUSCR. https://www.ncuscr.org/PIP-VII-fellows/daniel-mattingly/.

(3) Daniel Mattingly. https://daniel-mattingly.com/.

(4) Daniel Mattingly | Department of Political Science - Yale University. https://politicalscience.yale.edu/people/daniel-mattingly.

(5) Daniel Mattingly - Wilson Center. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/person/daniel-mattingly.

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