# Mandarin

Soft Power Amidst Siege: The Rise of Mandarin in Yemen’s Conflict Zones

Despite ongoing conflict, Yemen is seeing a surge in interest in Chinese language and culture, driven by the prospect of future reconstruction and China's growing role as a regional mediator. This cultural diplomacy represents a strategic soft-power play by Beijing in one of the world's most volatile regions.

SoMi2026年4月20日 11:57

#Yemen#China#Soft Power

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Soft Power and Syntax: Beijing Pivots Language Diplomacy to Counter Western Narratives

Beijing is leveraging UN Chinese Language Day and viral social media trends to promote Mandarin as a key to understanding 'modern China.' The government is positioning language learning as a strategic tool to build global soft power and foster a narrative of cultural harmony.

SoMi2026年4月16日 10:27

#China#Diplomacy#Soft Power