Forget Hard Power and Soft Power, China Is Using a Different Type of Power

Forget Hard Power and Soft Power, China Is Using a Different Type of Power
A police officer stands guard before the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on March 10, 2022. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
John Mac Ghlionn
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Within the realm of geopolitics, the word “power” is synonymous with acts of aggression, including military might and harsh sanctions.

John Mac Ghlionn
John Mac Ghlionn
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John Mac Ghlionn is a researcher and essayist. He covers psychology and social relations, and has a keen interest in social dysfunction and media manipulation. His work has been published by the New York Post, The Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, National Review, and The Spectator US, among others.
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