China Foreign Policy.

Online Certificate Course

Examine China’s strategic ambitions, global influence, and evolving role in international diplomacy.

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6/8 hours a week

Self paced learning

Flexible online access

Starts 20th October 2025

The Global Diplomatic Forum presents a comprehensive and practical online course on the diplomacy of the People's Republic of China. This interactive program is designed to educate and train the next generation of diplomatic leaders and equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly changing global landscape. The course features expert lectures, guest speakers, group exercises, and practical workshops, all taught by world-leading professionals. The course offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of China's diplomacy and gain a competitive edge in your academic and professional pursuits

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1: Compact Governance Machine: connecting domestic and foreign policy 

  • Module 2: Economy and Tech Power

  • Module 3: Public Diplomacy and Soft Power

  • Module 4: Multilateral mechanisms and global governance

Module Leaders

  • Professor Gary Rawnsley; Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor of Public Diplomacy, School of International Studies at the University of Nottingham in China

  • Dr Matthew Johnson; Principal Consultant specialising in China-focused due diligence, macro advisory, and risk management

  • Dr Shirley Yu; Shirley Yu is currently a fellow at the Ash Center, Harvard Kennedy School senior visiting fellow with the Institute of Global Affairs of the LSE

  • Dr. Zhiqun Zhu; Zhiqun Zhu, PhD, is Professor of Political Science and International Relations and Chair of Department of International Relations at Bucknell University, USA

Course Fees and Access Options

The course fee us £149 - See below for enrolment options:

1- Individual course access: Unlimited Access  ( £149)  Now £90

Approx. $117 USD / €103 EUR — charged in your local currency)

2- Annual access plan : access all GDF academy courses for a year ( £49 ) Now £41 paid per month annually

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On completion of the course, you’ll be able to

  1. Enhancing career advancement opportunities with up to date skills and knowledge related to a key player in international politics of this century

  2. Understanding the framework of Modern Diplomacy of China

  3. Acquiring an In-depth knowledge of relating domestic and foreign policy of China

  4. Grasping the process of diplomatic work by the governance Machine of china 

  5. Comprehending the main levers driving diplomacy of China 

  6. Developing transferable knowledge and skills necessary to advance in every field

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