Tai Chi versus boxing: "soft power" in relations between China and the US

This article analyzes the use of "soft power" in relations between China and the United States in the context of the new foreign policy strategy of China. Under the conditions of geopolitical and geo-economic competition, the two countries have implemented diverse foreign policy strategies, correlation of which can be expressed as "tai chi - boxing" formula. The author concludes that the deepening of mutual understanding, confidence and consensus on global issues are possible through the use of "soft power" tools by both countries. The author believes the friendly exchanges (mostly educational) between China and the United States is an effective and actively used "soft power" means.