Five years ago, in 2019, China’s diplomats stopped being diplomatic. High-profile ambassadors and foreign ministry spokespeople began to make acerbic, sarcastic, and negative statements on Twitter ...

In general, Beijing has turned away from extreme diplomacy. But in Latin America, the wolf warrior spirit remains very much alive. China’s “wolf warrior” diplomacy gained traction during the COVID-19 ...

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China’s ambassador to Paris, Lu Shaye, speaks at an inauguration ceremony in Paris, France, Feb. 1, 2020 (Sipa photo by Florent Bardos via AP Images). Lu’s appointment is notable because, during his ...