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China's political-party diplomacy in the Global South: normalising authoritarianism

Hackenesch, Christine / Julia Bader
External Publications (2026)

in: China’s development playbook: a test for European democracy support, Anu Juvonen / Evelyn Mantoiu (eds.), Brussels: European Democracy Hub/Demo Finland, 22-32

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Whether and how China contributes to global authoritarianism has been a central topic of political and academic debate for over a decade. In the current era of heightened geopolitical competition, this issue has gained renewed relevance. One important actor in China’s international engagement that may play a significant role – directly or indirectly – in promoting authoritarianism is the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP-ID).

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