Diplomatic presence does not equate to or guarantee influence, but it shows an intention to build influence.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Bali, on Nov 14, 2022.
CALHOUN – China has a larger diplomatic footprint than the United States in East Asia but it is debatable if it has stolen a march on the Western nation as well. A new report shows that China has a significant advantage over the US in having the largest number of diplomatic posts in East Asia, as both nations compete to project influence in a region the US views as an essential part of its Indo-Pacific strategy.Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile deviceResend verification e-mail
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