The Lowy Institute published the Global Diplomacy Index, which maps and lists the number of embassies and consulates for 61 countries. This year, China reached 276 posts, passing the U.S. by three. The report suggests America got caught in “a period of limbo.”“In two years, Beijing has grown its network by five diplomatic posts … it’s ascent to the top spot has been rapid. She thinks China’s consulates have been more effective at leveraging Bejing’s economic goals. Canada’s stagnant presence was nothing to write home about, as Bley didn’t mention the country in her postmortem report.

Source: National Post November 29, 2019 13:01 UTC