China, Gaza War and Competitive Shaming
Between Condemnation and Constraints
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8132641 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hüsna Taş Yetim (0000-0002-8581-0656, Istanbul Medipol University, corresponding author), Seher Bulut (0000-0001-5962-2013, Istanbul Medipol University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-19 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-04 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Contemporary China (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1067-0564 • E-ISSN: 1469-9400 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10670564.2026.2625734 |
| OpenAlex | W7127965141 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
China’s Gaza War policy has drawn considerable scholarly interest. This article contributes to the literature by analyzing a critical yet understudied aspect: China’s use of competitive shaming. By combining theories of hierarchy and shaming, we define competitive shaming as a condemnation policy in which the shamer exposes the contradictions between its rival’s stated values and policy actions to weaken its normative authority. This research utilizes Chinese official comments and diplomatic actions to illustrate how Beijing depicted U.S. support for Israel as contradictory to its professed commitment to international law, aiming to erode U.S. legitimacy and enhance China’s credibility. We also found that the Chinese non-intervention principle, balancing policy, U.S. counter-shaming campaigns, and the U.S.-led regional order in the Middle East limited the effectiveness of its condemnation policy.
Gaza strip · Government (linguistics · Iraq war · Spanish Civil War · Belt and Road Initiative · China's Global Influence and Migration · Health and Conflict Studies
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |