How Chinese Ambassadors Shape Public Diplomacy: Evidence from X/Twitter

• In Event: Propaganda and Political Communications in China

Brief Overview

This paper examines variation in Chinese embassy diplomacy on X, showing ambassadors’ personal traits, including education, careers, Party ties, shape tone, narratives, and themes, challenging monolithic “Wolf Warrior” views.

Authors

• Tongtong Zhang, American University

• Lucie Lu, Saint Mary's University