Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Little is known or understood about the inner workings of the Chinese government as the country bursts onto the world stage, as the world's second largest economy and an emerging military superpower. China's Diplomats embody its battle between insecurity and self-confidence, internally and externally. They're often dubbed China's "wolf warriors" for their combative approach to asserting Chinese interests.
On Monday November 22, 2021, UBC’s Centre for Chinese Research and School of Public Policy and Global Affairs hosted the online book talk. The event featured discussions with Peter Martin on his newly published book— China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy. The book is available for orders: global.oup.com/academic/product/chinas-civilian-army-9780197513705?cc=ca&lang=en&.
We discussed the untold story of China’s diplomats in facilitating its rise as a global superpower, and what it means for current events and future lessons. The talk was be moderated by Dr. Kristen Hopewell and featured discussant Dr. Paul Evans.
Little is known or understood about the inner workings of the Chinese government as the country bursts onto the world stage, as the world's second largest economy and an emerging military superpower. China's Diplomats embody its battle between insecurity and self-confidence, internally and externally. They're often dubbed China's "wolf warriors" for their combative approach to asserting Chinese interests.
On Monday November 22, 2021, UBC’s Centre for Chinese Research and School of Public Policy and Global Affairs hosted the online book talk. The event featured discussions with Peter Martin on his newly published book— China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy. The book is available for orders: global.oup.com/academic/product/chinas-civilian-army-9780197513705?cc=ca&lang=en&.
We discussed the untold story of China’s diplomats in facilitating its rise as a global superpower, and what it means for current events and future lessons. The talk was be moderated by Dr. Kristen Hopewell and featured discussant Dr. Paul Evans.
