Description China is intensely conscious of its status, both at home and abroad.
Contradictory posturing makes decoding China\'s foreign poli.
At times, China positions itself not as a nascent Global power but as a fragile developing country.
Yet, Chinese political elites heatedly debate the nation\'s role as it becomes an increasingly important player in international affairs.
This concern is often interpreted as an undivided desire for higher standing as a Global leader.
Description China is intensely conscious of its status, both at home and abroad