China ranks 2nd in global soft power index

LONDON, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- China has become the world's second most influential soft power nation after the United States, according to the sixth annual Global Soft Power Index released here by Brand Finance on Thursday.

The report shows that China surpassed Britain to claim second place with a score of 72.8 out of 100, marking its highest-ever ranking. The country demonstrated statistically significant growth across six of the eight soft power pillars and two-thirds of measured attributes, driven by initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative, an increased emphasis on sustainability, and the strengthening of domestic brands.