Beijing's attempts to promote Chinese soft power are falling short - even in Hong Kong
Playing The Gentle Giant
Although it is very widely observed that 'soft power' originates in the civil society, China seems to be taking an unusual route of upgrading its soft power despite the civil society being entangled by state-run institutions and press. So much so that Hong Kong itself isn't finding many takers on identifying oneself as Chinese, one survey by the University of Hong Kong reports.
-The Times of India, February 17, 2012
Playing The Gentle Giant
Although it is very widely observed that 'soft power' originates in the civil society, China seems to be taking an unusual route of upgrading its soft power despite the civil society being entangled by state-run institutions and press. So much so that Hong Kong itself isn't finding many takers on identifying oneself as Chinese, one survey by the University of Hong Kong reports.
-The Times of India, February 17, 2012