China surpasses the United States for the First time in Diplomatic Missions

China surpasses the United States for the First time in Diplomatic Missions

China surpasses the United States for the First time in Diplomatic Missions

Beings: China has the world's largest telecommunications network for the first time, yes, it is bigger than the United States, according to a study by Beijing in establishing a global network that needs global influence.

According to the Sydney-based Education Center, China acquired the United States in 2019 and now occupies 276 global scientific sites, three more than the United States.

China has 169 embassies, 96 consulates, eight permanent missions and three other missions over the world.

For its part, the US also has 168 embassies, 88 consulates, nine permanent and eight other missions.

In 2016, China ranked third after the US and France and the following year rose to second place. There was no report in 2018.

India ranks 12th in the rankings with 123 embassies / 54 supreme committees, five permanent missions and four other entities.

However, India ranks third among Asian countries behind China and Japan in the global network of ambassadors.

Japan, ranked fourth in the rankings, has 151 embassies, 61 consulates, 10 permanent and 21 others.

Asked how China and the Bell-Road Initiative might influence Beijing's expansion, Blie said, "While the United States and China are in danger of their diplomatic corps, Beijing is a large network of delegates."

“Unlike embassies, which always do a political job, they promote economic cooperation between countries. This may indicate that China's diplomacy and emphasis on moral decisions are aimed at serving China," he said.

While China has invested heavily in its communications infrastructure and added five jobs since 2017, the United States dropped its diplomatic posts during the same period, following the closure of its embassy in St. Petersburg.

This can be explained by the gradual naturalization of diplomatic expansion once countries establish the network, says Mr Bly.

"The United States already have a huge network, so it will be difficult to add any more jobs."