Asian countries have impressive potential resources for soft power. The arts, fashion, and cuisine of Asia’s ancient cultures have had a strong impact on other parts of the world for centuries, but Asia went through a period of relative decline as it lagged behind the industrial revolution in the West, and this undermined its influence.
亚洲国家具备柔性力量所需要的巨大的潜在资源。在过去数百年中，亚洲古老文化的艺术、时装和美食对于世界其他地方产生强烈的影响。但是，当亚洲落后于西方的工业革命时，经历了一段时间的相对衰落。这降低了它的影响力。