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Soft power context of Chinese investments to the European Union: challenges vs. opportunities
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Abstract This paper presents a constructivist take on soft power, by analyzing the contextual factors which influence Chinese investments (COFDI) to the EU as a relevant soft power resource. The contextual analysis shows which constraining and stimulating (internal and external) factors condition COFDI in le... view more
This paper presents a constructivist take on soft power, by analyzing the contextual factors which influence Chinese investments (COFDI) to the EU as a relevant soft power resource. The contextual analysis shows which constraining and stimulating (internal and external) factors condition COFDI in leveraging soft power for China. Additionally, the article provides solutions for soft power optimization, since soft power resources aim to entice and foster cooperative relations toward a 'win-win' behavior. The issues presented here have profound implications for future studies on soft power and the political economy of Chinese investments in the EU.... view less
Keywords
China; foreign investment; direct investment; EU; foreign policy
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Soft Power; Context Analysis; Constructivism
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 89-100
Journal
Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 6 (2020) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.47305/JLIA2020089c
ISSN
1857-9760
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed