Backlight - S25E02: China’s major charm offensive

Name: China’s major charm offensive
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-10-16
Duration: 50 min

Oct 16, 2025DocumentarySeason 25, Episode 2

Together with political scientist Maria Repnikova, we dive into the world of soft power. In her book *Chinese Soft Power*, she explores how China no longer seeks to persuade the world through force, but through attraction — power that bubbles up from below rather than being imposed from the top down. Soft power is often associated with tender-hearted leaders gently stroking their subjects with a velvet glove. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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Backlight S25E02 Synopsis

Stream Backlight "China’s major charm offensive" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2025-10-16, this episode is part of Season 25 of Backlight. With a runtime of 23m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Together with political scientist Maria Repnikova, we dive into the world of soft power. In her book *Chinese Soft Power*, she explores how China no longer seeks to persuade the world through force, but through attraction — power that bubbles up from...