The document discusses the concept of 'sharp power', defined by the National Endowment for Democracy, which contrasts with soft power by highlighting China's use of influence through visas, funding, and cultural initiatives. It details China's efforts to expand its influence in the West, including accusations of propaganda, financial support for political parties, and significant investments in media and culture. The conclusion recommends that Western countries need to unite to counteract China’s sharp power while considering protective measures without closing their economies.

1. THE SHARP POWER
Dev Prakash Singh

2. INTRODUCTION
•Sharp Power coined by National Endowment for Democracy, a
Washington- based think thank.
•Soft power, is based on attraction, arising from the positive appeal of
a country’s culture, political ideals, and policies—as well as from a
vibrant, independent civil society.
•China use visas, grants, investment and culture to purse its interest.

3. REASON FOR CLAIM.
•China has punished Norway for awarding Nobel Peace Prize to a
Chinese Pro-democracy activist.
•Funding Political Parties in Australia, New Zealand and part of
European Countries.
•Germany’s spy agency accused China for using social media to
contact 10,000 German including government servants, law maker in
spreading its propaganda.
•Linkage of Political parties member and member of the House of
Australia.
•Australian writer withdrew its book called silent invader due to fear of
China soft power.

4. CHINA GROWING POWER IN WEST
China Radio International backing 33 radio stations in 14 countries
including Australia and America. These positive news about China in
English, Chinese, Italian, Thai and Turkish.
Dalian Wanda, a Chinese property firm owns a Hollywood Studio as well as
two cinema chain.
In Australia Mr Huang, a Chinese
Businessman donated almost $2m AD to
launch Australia-China Relation Institute,
a think thank in Sydney.

5. RECENT EVENTS OF SOFT POWER
South China Sea dispute
One Road One Belt
China Pakistan Economic Corridor
Meeting of Congress member with China’s Embassy raised by PM Modi.

6. CONCLUSION
The western countries has to come together to counter China’s sharp
power by using sharp power against China.
The Government may frame a law against intervening in the
academics and policy making.
Self Protectionism but not closed economy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w7mjwp5V40