According to the 2019 Global Diplomacy Index released by Sydney-based

According to the 2019 Global Diplomacy Index released by Sydney-based Lowy Institute, which country has the maximum diplomatic posts across the world ?

USA
China
France
Japan
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2020
According to the 2019 Global Diplomacy Index released by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute, China had the largest diplomatic network in the world, surpassing the United States for the first time. The index counts embassies, consulates, permanent missions, and other diplomatic posts.
The Global Diplomacy Index assesses the diplomatic networks of countries worldwide, providing insight into the reach and scale of their international engagement. A larger network generally indicates greater global presence and influence.
In the 2019 index, China had 276 posts, slightly more than the United States’ 273. France and Japan also ranked highly but were behind China and the US. The increase in China’s diplomatic presence reflects its growing global ambitions and economic power. Subsequent editions of the index continue to track these trends.