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China Power
China's rise inspires a mix of awe, fear and skepticism. But what will its global role be? Are we on the brink of a bipolar world? How will its neighbors respond? Will it all come crashing down? The Diplomat's daily China blog will try to find some answers.
A Global Campaign of Repression, Made in China
By Nate Schenkkan and Sarah Cook
The Chinese government is the world’s leading perpetrator of attacks on dissidents abroad.
China Brings Back Long-time Climate Czar
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xie Zhenhua's return to the position of special envoy for climate is seen as a positive signal for U.S.-China cooperation on environmental issues.
As British Migration Scheme Opens, More Hong Kongers Opt for Life in Exile
By Jessie Lau
The BNO scheme, which took effect this week, is attracting Hong Kongers who no longer feel safe in their home city.
The 3 Pillars of Chinese Foreign Policy: The State, the Party, the People
By Connor Fiddler
China’s foreign policy apparatus is much more than just the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
WHO Team Visits Wuhan Virus Lab at Center of Speculation
By Associated Press
The visit followed months of negotiations as China seeks to retain tight control over information about the outbreak.
What the Myanmar Coup Means for China
By Shannon Tiezzi
China will stick to its strict policy of non-intervention, but the military takeover has created a diplomatic headache for Beijing.
US Brushes Off Chinese Threat That Taiwan Independence ‘Means War’
By Nick Aspinwall
There was unfounded speculation that Joe Biden would neglect Taiwan’s defense needs, but the first week of his relationship with Taipei has shown good signs.
The Future of China-US Sanctions Diplomacy
By Brian Wong
Sanctions are here to stay in U.S.-China relations. What does that mean for the relationship?
China’s Coast Guard Law: Destabilizing or Reassuring?
By Shuxian Luo
The new law represents an integral step toward clarifying and standardizing the operations of the China Coast Guard, but that hasn't stopped regional unease.
WHO COVID-19 Origin Probe Kicks off in Wuhan
By Shannon Tiezzi
The WHO team's activities will be closely watched -- figuratively by the world, and literally by the Chinese government.
Beijing’s Crackdown Runs Into Hong Kong’s Rule of Law
By Sarah Cook
Pushback against politically motivated prosecutions is emerging from lawyers, judges, and the principles of Hong Kong’s common law system itself.
China Lengthens its Overseas Gambling Travel Blacklist
By Sebastian Strangio
The blacklist is aimed at preventing Chinese nationals from gambling abroad, but Beijing's anti-gambling drive faces many obstacles.