A CRITICAL JUNCTURE? COVID-19 AND THE FATE OF THE U.S.–CHINA STRUGGLE FOR SUPREMACY

This article compares the United States’ and China's international efforts of responding to current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic considers how global public is receiving both project such measures would likely shape leadership competition. How do States China on COVID-19 affect their respective soft power? does perception States' competitive advantage for leadership? Based theory power, I use Europe Africa as cases with data from Pew Research Center (2017–2020) argue that win some admiration its efforts. However, it unlikely substantially positive gain a edge over States. argument based narrative presents in pandemic, diplomatic style, ideational attachment U.S. style has established. utilize phenomenological approach analysis.