US First Lady Employs 'Soft' Diplomacy During China Visit

First lady Michelle Obama's visits to tourist sites, meetings with students and time spent with China’s first lady have largely focused on so-called "soft diplomacy." Education, culture, and even lighthearted talk of a fashion showdown with China’s first lady Peng Liyuan have stirred discussion online. On social media sites, many speculated about the high cost of her hotel room in Beijing and the extravagance of the trip.   But on the streets in Beijing most welcomed...

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