Observational analysis reveals altered perceptions of soft power in the Chinese public during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting effective strategies for governance.
Key Points
Perceptions of China's global reputation substantially corrected among citizens after information intervention, reducing overconfidence.
COVID-19 pandemic context provided insights into how soft power views are misaligned with international assessments.
Analysis shows that information interventions effectively change evaluations of the governing system and alter expectations for China's role.
These findings imply that addressing national overconfidence is crucial for both domestic stability and international relations.