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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.
Why Taiwan Matters for the Czech Republic
By Filip Šebok
Taiwan has transformed itself into the “anti-China” in the Czech domestic debate.
China’s Answer to GPS Is Now Fully Complete
By Abhilash Halappanavar
The final satellite in the BeiDou system completes an undertaking 20 years in the making.
China’s Approach to Global Governance
By Yanzhong Huang and Joshua Kurlantzick
China’s strategy brings some positives for the world, but poses the dangerous risk of a global governance divide.
Putting a Dollar Amount on China’s Loans to the Developing World
By Yufan Huang and Deborah Brautigam
At long last, we now know how much poor country governments owe China.
The World Is Awakening to China’s Sharp Power
By Simon Shen
China's sharp power first began to be displayed in Hong Kong. Now it is seen all over the world.
Nationalism Is Impeding China’s Efforts to De-escalate Tensions With India
By Jo Kim
While the Chinese government is attempting to downplay tensions, fervent nationalists expect a stern response.
China and COVID-19: A Central-Local ‘Chess Game’
By Philipp Renninger
Attributing pandemic containment to “Beijing” is both wrong and right – and thus sheds light on China’s central-local governance.
Changing of the Guard as William Lai Replaces Taiwan’s Epidemiologist Vice President
By Nick Aspinwall
Chen Chien-jen ended his single term as vice president after playing a key role in Taiwan’s successful COVID-19 response.
China’s New Digital Industrial Transformation
By Bob Savic
China’s post-COVID rebuild will position the country to weather future pandemics.
What Are Chinese Saying About the Deadly Sino-Indian Border Clash?
By Aadil Brar
As Chinese social media users probe the conflict with India, the Chinese government keeps a tight lock on information.
China’s Surveillance Technology Is Keeping Tabs on Populations Around the World
By Hugh Harsono
Exports of Chinese AI technology give Beijing a foothold in foreign security systems.
Will China’s New National Security Law Be the ‘Anti-Virus’ Software That Locks Down Hong Kong?
By Jerome A. Cohen
Parsing the legislative, judicial, and law enforcement implications of the NPC’s “bombshell” decision.