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Wolf warrior diplomacy

• Wolf warrior diplomacy describes an aggressive style of diplomacy adopted by Chinese diplomats in the 21st century under Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s administration.

• • This style contrasts to prior Chinese diplomatic practices that were maximized as –  literally ‘Keep a low profile’ by Deng Xiaoping, which had emphasized the avoidance of controversy and the use of cooperative rhetoric.
  • Wolf warrior diplomacy is characterized by Chinese diplomats’ use of confrontational rhetoric, as well as diplomats’ increased willingness to rebuff criticism of China and court controversy in interviews and on social media.
  • “Wolf warrior” began to see use as a buzzword during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Europe, leaders have expressed surprise at the Chinese using a diplomatic tone with them that they previously would only have used with small or weak countries, with the messaging shifting from a tone of collaboration to one of opposition
  • Wolf Warrior and Wolf Warrior II are Chinese action blockbusters that highlight agents of Chinese special operation forces. They have boosted national pride and patriotism among Chinese viewers.
  • “Wolf-warrior diplomacy,” named after these movies, describes offensives by Chinese diplomat to defend China’s national interests, often in confrontational ways.
  • China’s media outlets have halted verbal attacks on the U.S., at least for now.
  • The thaw of sorts comes in the wake of a phone call last week between President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden.
  •  It was the first such conversation in seven months, and it has received unusually favorable reactions on Chinese social media. “This time,” one post noted, “Biden showed some sincerity.”
  • One issue on everybody’s mind is whether there will be a first in-person summit between Xi and Biden.
  • Qin Gang, the new ambassador to Washington, delivering a noteworthy speech to the New York-based National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.
  • Qin signaled China’s intention to explore a breakthrough in its stalled relations with the U.S. Often seen as one of China’s “wolf-warrior diplomats,” Qin showed no such fangs that day.
  • “China and the U.S. should not go for misunderstanding, misjudgment, conflict or confrontation,” Qin said. “Some people believe that China is betting against America, and China’s goal is to challenge and displace America.

• This is a serious misjudgment of China’s strategic intention.

• The U.S. is exploring the possibility of holding a Biden-Xi meeting on the sidelines of an annual summit of leaders from the Group of 20 major economies to be held in Italy at the end of October.

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