China Is the World’s No. 1 Diplomatic Power, Ahead of the US, Report Shows

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China is the world's largest diplomatic power, with a wider presence across the globe than the United States, according to a new report shared with Newsweek. Though the lead is slim, the report highlights the product of Beijing's efforts to expand its influence amid an intensified geopolitical competition with Washington. Set to be published Sunday morning, the Lowy Institute's 2024 Global Diplomacy Index ranks 66 nations and territories by the number of diplomatic postings they possess around the world. China came in first place with 274 posts in its diplomatic network, closely followed by the U.S. with 271. "Diplomacy is...