This article analyzes discussions, resources, and prospects for soft power in China, focusing on the Beijing Consensus, foreign policy, and civilization. It posits that the country's recognition of soft power and its application to national policies is an important factor in explaining China's rapidly increasing influence in Asia.

Keywords:
soft power, foreign policy, Beijing Consensus, peaceful rise, Chinese civilization
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2008
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