Soft Power in the Rise of Great Powers from the Historical Lessons of the Battle of Cheng Pu

Introduction The Battle of Cheng Pu between Jin and Chu is regarded as the “decisive battle” in the ancient history of China, in the Spring and Autumn period, the strong state of Chu rapidly expanded into the Central Plains, directly threatening the security of the Central Plains vassal states, including the Zhou royal family, and …

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