U.S. is keen to project its culture as well as its economic and military power . China 's leaders appear to have subscribed to the view that though China already possesses formidable hard power -- in economic and military terms -- it wo n't be viewed as a truly global power like the United States until it also possesses equally formidable soft power . Communist government accused of worldwide ideological campaign through Penn State University . Several China educational institutions cut ties over concerns about academic freedom . Confucius Classrooms : China would be better off attracting foreigners through scholarships , cultural products .
U.S. is keen to project its culture as well as its economic and military power . Communist government accused of worldwide ideological campaign through Penn State University . Several China educational institutions cut ties over concerns about academic freedom . Confucius Classrooms : China would be better off attracting foreigners through scholarships , cultural products .