Shaoyu Yuan
Biographic Data
| ID | 4097002 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shaoyu Yuan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shaoyu |
| FAMILY NAME | Yuan |
| SIGNATURE | YUAN S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4702-8786 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Threading Influence
In recent years, China has strategically leveraged its fashion industry to bolster its soft power on the global stage. This article explores how Chinese fashion brands and events have become potent instruments of cultural diplomacy. Focusing on Shanghai Tang as a case study, the article examines the brand’s ability to fuse traditional Chinese elements with modern design to promote Chinese culture worldwide. Unlike western fashion industries, in w…
Coexistence or Competition? China’s Evolution in Global Institutional Power
China’s engagement with global governance has evolved significantly since 1949, transitioning from outright rejection during its revolutionary isolation (1949–1971) to strategic engagement with key institutions such as the United Nations, IMF, and WTO (1971–2000), and more recently to the creation of parallel institutions like the AIIB and Belt and Road Initiative (2000–present). This paper traces these historical phases to analyze how China has …
ESports and Gaming
This study argues that China strategically utilizes eSports and gaming as tools to expand its global influence, diverging from traditional soft power approaches. The Chinese government embeds historical and cultural elements of China into video games such as “Honor of Kings” and “Black Myth: Wukong.” The combination of broad popularity and official backing enables games to serve as cultural diplomacy tools for China while advancing its cultural e…
Greenfield investment and job creation in Ghana
Multinational investment has attracted mixed reactions from scholars and policymakers concerning their role and impact on job creation in host countries, particularly in developing economies. Using Ghana as a case study, this paper examines the impact of Greenfield investment on job creation. Proponents of multinational corporations (MNCs) argue that foreign direct investment (FDI) leads to economic growth, creates technological spillover, increa…
Goodbye, Wolf Warrior
China has abolished its previous wolf-warrior diplomacy and is increasingly adopting a softer diplomatic tone, primarily driven by internal economic challenges such as a slowing economy and the need for global economic stability to sustain its growth and development. In response to international pressures and the desire to avoid further isolation, China is adjusting its foreign policy to be more in line with global norms and expectations, which m…
From play to power
Tracing China’s diplomatic transition to wolf warrior diplomacy and its implications
This study investigates the evolution of China’s diplomacy, specifically its transition from a peaceful and low-profile approach to the assertive and confrontational wolf warrior style, and its implications for international relations, regional politics, and global governance. With China’s growing influence on the global stage, understanding the dynamics of its diplomatic strategy is crucial for navigating the complexities of contemporary interna…
Can Smaller Powers Have Grand Strategies? The Case of Rwanda
The conventional wisdom is that grand strategy has always been a great power phenomenon, and previous scholars have predominantly focused on countries with great military and economic capabilities. In this article, we propose that smaller states can have a grand strategy, considering how the country deploys national resources in response to external challenges and opportunities, and how this is largely impacted by the country’s historical memory.…
Goodbye, Wolf Warrior
China has abolished its previous wolf-warrior diplomacy and is increasingly adopting a softer diplomatic tone, primarily driven by internal economic challenges such as a slowing economy and the need for global economic stability to sustain its growth and development. In response to international pressures and the desire to avoid further isolation, China is adjusting its foreign policy to be more in line with global norms and expectations, which m…
From play to power
Tracing China’s diplomatic transition to wolf warrior diplomacy and its implications
This study investigates the evolution of China’s diplomacy, specifically its transition from a peaceful and low-profile approach to the assertive and confrontational wolf warrior style, and its implications for international relations, regional politics, and global governance. With China’s growing influence on the global stage, understanding the dynamics of its diplomatic strategy is crucial for navigating the complexities of contemporary interna…
Can Smaller Powers Have Grand Strategies? The Case of Rwanda
The conventional wisdom is that grand strategy has always been a great power phenomenon, and previous scholars have predominantly focused on countries with great military and economic capabilities. In this article, we propose that smaller states can have a grand strategy, considering how the country deploys national resources in response to external challenges and opportunities, and how this is largely impacted by the country’s historical memory.…
Greenfield investment and job creation in Ghana
Multinational investment has attracted mixed reactions from scholars and policymakers concerning their role and impact on job creation in host countries, particularly in developing economies. Using Ghana as a case study, this paper examines the impact of Greenfield investment on job creation. Proponents of multinational corporations (MNCs) argue that foreign direct investment (FDI) leads to economic growth, creates technological spillover, increa…
Goodbye, Wolf Warrior
China has abolished its previous wolf-warrior diplomacy and is increasingly adopting a softer diplomatic tone, primarily driven by internal economic challenges such as a slowing economy and the need for global economic stability to sustain its growth and development. In response to international pressures and the desire to avoid further isolation, China is adjusting its foreign policy to be more in line with global norms and expectations, which m…
From play to power
Coexistence or Competition? China’s Evolution in Global Institutional Power
China’s engagement with global governance has evolved significantly since 1949, transitioning from outright rejection during its revolutionary isolation (1949–1971) to strategic engagement with key institutions such as the United Nations, IMF, and WTO (1971–2000), and more recently to the creation of parallel institutions like the AIIB and Belt and Road Initiative (2000–present). This paper traces these historical phases to analyze how China has …
ESports and Gaming
This study argues that China strategically utilizes eSports and gaming as tools to expand its global influence, diverging from traditional soft power approaches. The Chinese government embeds historical and cultural elements of China into video games such as “Honor of Kings” and “Black Myth: Wukong.” The combination of broad popularity and official backing enables games to serve as cultural diplomacy tools for China while advancing its cultural e…
Threading Influence
In recent years, China has strategically leveraged its fashion industry to bolster its soft power on the global stage. This article explores how Chinese fashion brands and events have become potent instruments of cultural diplomacy. Focusing on Shanghai Tang as a case study, the article examines the brand’s ability to fuse traditional Chinese elements with modern design to promote Chinese culture worldwide. Unlike western fashion industries, in w…
China (7 works) · Political science (7 works) · Economics (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Soft power (4 works) · Political economy (3 works) · Digital Games and Media (2 works) · Diplomacy (2 works) · Economic geography (2 works) · International Relations and Foreign Policy (2 works)