The recent return of China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomats has more to say about domestic pressures than about external challenges ...

You’re reading an excerpt from the WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox on Mondays, ...

Last week, the Chinese government confirmed the appointment of Lu Shaye as its Special Representative for European Affairs. Lu was previously the Chinese Ambassador to France and known for his ...

China’s ambassador to Paris, Lu Shaye, speaks at an inauguration ceremony in Paris, France, Feb. 1, 2020 (Sipa photo by Florent Bardos via AP Images). Lu’s appointment is notable because, during his ...

China's 'wolf warriors' return to target Japan References to military stance recall wartime Chinese diplomats use social media to amplify criticism Japan seeks to ease tension, aware of China's ...

Recent developments underscore a troubling pattern of Chinese "wolf warrior" diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific. On November 8, 2025, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that a Chinese attack on ...