Soft Power as an International Political Resource of "the Rise" of China

Given study is devoted to the possibilities, resources and limitations in the implementation of China's "soft power". The relevance of this study is due to the increasing importance of "soft power" in international relations, and also due to the fact that "soft power" is officially recognized as one of the most efficient of the PRC's foreign political strategy. The research methodology is presented by the system approach to the analysis of foreign policy, methods of synthesis and analysis, including comparative analysis, deduction and induction. The theoretical basis for the study is developed within the neoliberal theory of international relations. Based on the conducted work, it can be presumed that at the present moment China is a preferred partner for many countries, which is a direct consequence of not only striking economic achievements, but also of the effective implementation of soft power: China publicly declares its aspiration to peace and mutual cooperation and its objective to reach "unity without homogeneity". However, despite the peaceful rhetoric of the PRC some countries are concerned about the "theory of the Chinese threat". These concerns are enhanced by the power dynamics in the countries of that in relation to Africa and Latin America, where China acts within the paradigma of "new imperialist power". In addition, Confucius institutions are perceived as a source of propaganda, and the popularization of traditional culture does not reach ultimate success despite the contribution of Zhang Yimou, Chan Kayge, Mo Yan and others.