China is in the midst of a concerted campaign to expand its influence over institutions, public opinion and policymakers across the world. This campaign is sometimes called a "soft power" push, but this nebulous term masks what it really is: an old-fashioned play to establish leverage.
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Western universities are not prepared for engaging with China
Attempts to exert influence exploit schools' financial needs and individualism
The University of California, San Diego braved criticism from Chinese students and officials in inviting the Dalai Lama to deliver a commencement speech last June.
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