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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.

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Students in Inner Mongolia Protest Chinese Language Policy

Students in Inner Mongolia Protest Chinese Language Policy

By Associated Press
The new directive is creating fear among ethnic Mongolians in the region that they will lose their mother tongue. 
China’s Foreign Minister Finishes Europe Tour

China’s Foreign Minister Finishes Europe Tour

By Eleanor Albert
Wang Yi's trip to Europe had decidedly mixed results.

Hong Kong Begins Mass Testing for Virus Amid Public Doubts

Hong Kong Begins Mass Testing for Virus Amid Public Doubts

By Associated Press
The mass testing campaign has become another flashpoint over the city's interactions with the mainland.

Chinese-born Australian CCTV Journalist Detained in China 

Chinese-born Australian CCTV Journalist Detained in China 

By Associated Press
Australian officials say Cheng Lei has been detained by Chinese authorities, but the reason has not been made clear.

Cracks in China-Europe Relations Run Deep

Cracks in China-Europe Relations Run Deep

By Laurens Hemminga
Looking at Europe-China ties since the 1990s it becomes clear that the recent tension is driven by deeper structural factors -- and is therefore likely to stick.
Is Putin’s Russia Seeking a New Balance Between China and the West?

Is Putin’s Russia Seeking a New Balance Between China and the West?

By Stanislaw Skarzynski and Daniel Wong
20 years ago, Putin flipped Russia's entire strategic orientation on its head. Is he ready to do so again?

With Latest Sanctions, US Casts a Shadow Over China’s Belt and Road

With Latest Sanctions, US Casts a Shadow Over China’s Belt and Road

By Shannon Tiezzi
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) was targeted over its South China Sea island-building. But the firm is also a crucial player in the BRI.
Will Poland Be an Anti-Huawei Force in the EU?

Will Poland Be an Anti-Huawei Force in the EU?

By Paulina Uznanska
Mike Pompeo certainly hopes so. The incentives for Poland are less clear.

Hong Kong Police Arrest 16, Including 2 Opposition Lawmakers

Hong Kong Police Arrest 16, Including 2 Opposition Lawmakers

By Associated Press
The latest round of arrests, already being decried as politically targeted, includes charges linked to protests last year.

China, Southeast Asian Leaders Meet to Discuss the Mekong’s Plight

China, Southeast Asian Leaders Meet to Discuss the Mekong’s Plight

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation leaders' meeting discussed the river's dire situation -- and also pushed for a new trade corridor.

Why Is America Dusting off Its Anti-Communist Playbook?

Why Is America Dusting off Its Anti-Communist Playbook?

By Jin Kai
Why, at this particular moment, is Washington so persistently intent on fighting China, especially the so-called “evil” communist regime?
China’s Science Talent-Recruitment Program Draws Fresh Attention

China’s Science Talent-Recruitment Program Draws Fresh Attention

By Abhijnan Rej
Beijing is trying to lure scientists as part of a covert technology-transfer plan. But why are so many of them falling for it?

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