China’s Pivot to ‘Small and Beautiful’ Foreign Aid

While the term “small and beautiful” initially emerged in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), it is increasingly reshaping China’s foreign aid agenda. On February 18, 2025, the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) released a report on “‘Small and Beautiful’ Projects” in China’s foreign cooperation. ThisContinue Reading

China’s Soft Power Play: Can Fashion and Digital Influencers Reshape Its Global Image?

Li Ziqi’s return to the digital sphere after her hiatus has reignited public fascination with her tranquil depictions of rural Chinese life. As a widely followed influencer, her aestheticized storytelling has resonated both domestically and internationally, making her a prominent figure in China’s cultural soft power landscape. Building on herContinue Reading

‘Ne Zha 2’: China’s Latest Tech Success

Move over, DeepSeek and “Black Myth: Wukong” – there’s a new flagbearer of Chinese technological and cultural excellence. “Ne Zha 2,” an animated film about a mythical boy born with special powers, has shattered several box office records since its release over the recent Lunar New Year holiday, the peakContinue Reading