What is it about?

How are Chinese diplomats perceived by their peers? And what does it tell us about diplomatic practices? This article explores how social relations between diplomats unfold in two European capitals. It suggests that China´s diplomacy is highly structured but adapted to the local context at the same time.

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Why is it important?

This article provides real-life examples of how diplomats interact with each other and wants to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of Chinese diplomacy.

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Working on the research for this article was fascinating. It allowed me to gain insights into the daily lives of diplomats, a world usually closed to outsiders.

Astrid Schnitzer-Skjønsberg
Bilkent University

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This page is a summary of: The Practice of Managed Visibility: Insights into China’s Frontline Diplomacy from Two European Capitals, The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, December 2024, Brill,
DOI: 10.1163/1871191x-bja10198.
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