To be sure, China’s efforts have had some impact. As China enrolls countries as members of its Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and doles out billions of dollars of aid during state visits abroad, some observers worry that, when it comes to soft power, China could actually be taking the lead over countries like the United States.
C'est ainsi que la Chine a convaincu une multitude de pays de participer à sa Banque asiatique d'investissement pour les infrastructures (BAII) et qu'elle distribue des milliards de dollars au titre de l'assistance lors des visites d'Etat de ses dirigeants à l'étranger.