| 1 | This is not the first time that Brazil has been heralded as the world' s rising star. | |
| 2 | I'm not even sure China is the real comer in Asia when it comes to soft power. | |
| 3 | Certain rising players, including China, are reluctant to engage in some global debates. | |
| 4 | Such upstarts are one reason Western governments are losing their voices in the places where they most want to be heard. | |
| 5 | But except in some internet businesses and computer gaming, South Korea has few start-ups or cutting-edge technology firms. |