Treffer: Public Diplomacy in Single-Party States: The Case of China.

The article focuses on the challenges of American public diplomacy in single-party states, particularly China. It discusses how public diplomacy efforts thrive in open societies but struggle in authoritarian regimes that control information and suppress dissent. The author reflects on his experiences in China during a period of engagement, highlighting the restrictions imposed by the Chinese government on public diplomacy programs, especially under Xi Jinping's leadership. The article concludes that the current environment for U.S. public diplomacy in China is increasingly hostile, with significant limitations on exchanges and communication, indicating a growing divide between the two nations. [Extracted from the article]