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China Is Losing the Soft War But Could Win the Hard One
Chloé Zhao’s Oscar win was a missed opportunity for Beijing. America must hope it keeps missing them.
Inadvertent cold warriors (L-R) Chloé Zhao, Frances McDormand, and Fox Searchlight Co-Chairman Stephen Gilula.
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A cold war has hard and soft components, like an egg or the SAT. Last night the Oscars were a stark reminder the U.S. is winning the soft-power part of the war. The hard part could be a much different story.