China's Public Diplomacy for Global Public Goods
Global public goods (GPGs) such as climate and security can only be provided efficiently through global cooperation. Emerging economies such as China have a major influence on international decision-making structures. What are the obstacles to cooperation between China and Europe despite their common interests? To what extent do different levels of development stand in the way of ambitious and binding common climate targets? Where do differences in mentality and intercultural misunderstandings hinder cooperation? How does China define its role in the governance of global public goods? To what extent does China live up to expectations of taking on more responsibility in global governance?
