Butter versus guns in China

CHINA ADVISORY - Report 19 May 2023 by Andrew Collier

There have been enough incidents to suggest that China is softening its “wolf warrior” diplomacy toward the west, and the United States, in particular. This could have a substantial impact both on China’s foreign relations and its domestic economy. This contradicts some incidents suggesting a hardening of tone. For example, The Wall Street Journal has reported that an important security official, Chen Yixin, has been put in charge of investigating foreign firms operating in China. However, there are signs that opposition to the country’s focus on security over economic growth and global engagement could be increasing.

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