Leveraging soft power: Taiwan and its Commonwealth diplomatic allies
Abstract
This study examines how Taiwan, as part of its broader pursuit of its aims in the asymmetrical conflict with the People’s Republic of China, deploys soft power and various policy instruments and mechanisms to strengthen its political, social and economic ties with its six Commonwealth partners and to safeguard their continuing diplomatic recognition and support. The analysis then reviews the measures and strategies employed; it evaluates their utility and value to these countries; and considers how they also might more effectively leverage the reciprocal relationship to optimise their goals.
Fields of Study & Subjects
International Relations and Foreign Policy
Hong Kong and Taiwan Politics
International Relations in Latin America
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Round Table
- Volume
- 115
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 213–240
- Publication date
- 2 March 2026
- Language
- EN