China's Power

China's Power

1. Cultural

   • Soft power
   • Propaganda
   • Attempting to spread language
   • Spreading religion
     • Creation of 353 confucius institutions

2. Political

   • Closing embassies in states which recognise Taiwan's sovereignty
     • Australia's embassy in Taiwan considered unofficial
   • Prevents Taiwan from joining IGGs and NGOs
     • China vetoes their entry into the UN
   • Creates legislation to uphold One China Policy

3. Diplomatic

   • Ability of a state to influence others through discussion to influence international events.
   • Cut off links to states that recognise Taiwan's sovereignty
   • Public denouncement of states
     • States expressing support of separatist movement
       • Dalai Lama
         • Prevented from visiting
   • Recalling ambassadors in states that are seen to insult China
   • Praise of states that do not recognise sovereignty of Taiwan

4. Economic

   • Oil for aid
     • Offering aid to developing states for oil resources
       • Bribing states
   • Aid for trade
     • Offering aid to developing countries in exchange for opening new trade negotiations and agreements
   • Imposes sanctions and embargoes to influence events in their favour
   • Economic power over Taiwan has prevented them from seceding, as Taiwan's economy is reliant on trade with China

5. Military

   • Budget
     • Military budget is consistently growing
     • In 2011 spent $100b USD on defence
     • Spending money on new carriers
   • Technology
     • Ability to destroy missiles mid-air
     • Nuclear weapons
     • J-20 stealth fighter jet
     • Upgrading navy destroyers
     • Development of aeronautics
   • Largest standing army in the world
     • Army built for short, high intensity wars