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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.
Is China Still the Global Leader on Climate Change?
By Deborah Lehr
The world’s success in bringing down global greenhouse gas emissions is dependent on the actions of China, the world’s largest carbon emitter.
U.S. Congressman Accuses China of ‘Visa Blackmail’ Due to Planned Taiwan Visit
By Nick Aspinwall
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney said Beijing denied visas to a U.S. congressional delegation due to their plans to also visit Taiwan.
Taiwan Can Profit from the US-China Tech War
By Victor (Lin) Pu
The Taiwanese government could seize the space created by the U.S.-China tech conflict.
From ‘Land-Locked’ to ‘Land-Linked’: China’s Xi Goes to Nepal
By Eleanor Albert
Both Beijing and Kathmandu stand to benefit from deepening their relationship.
Why Pork Pushed China to a Deal
By Andy Law
And what this says about a future U.S.-China trade deal.
Taiwan’s Human Rights Miracle Does Not Extend to Its Southeast Asian Foreign Workers
By Nick Aspinwall
Recent incidents affecting Southeast Asian foreign workers muddy Taiwan’s claims as a regional guarantor of human rights.
Prague vs. Beijing: Estranged Sister Cities
By Manuel Eckert and Richard Q. Turcsányi
Is the severing of sister city ties between Prague and Beijing a case of Chinese punishment or Czech politics?
Hong Kong Wields Emergency Powers as Tensions Escalate
By Eleanor Albert
Hong Kong has grown increasingly polarized, with emotions running high on both the anti-government and pro-Beijing sides.
Why China is Setting its Sights on Ukraine
By Valbona Zeneli and Nataliia Haluhan
Beijing's bid for geopolitical influence in Kyiv is increasing.
What Is the Belt and Road News Network?
By Eleanor Albert
A centralized source for BRI information would be welcome, but BRNN may blur the line between data and party-state talking points.
Taiwan Condemns Attack on Hong Kong Activist Denise Ho and Destroyed Lennon Walls
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan officials denounced an attack on Denise Ho in Taipei and said it would deport Chinese nationals who deface Lennon Walls.
Hong Kong Protester Shot as China Marks 70th Anniversary
By Associated Press
As the PRC celebrated 70 years, violence escalated in restless Hong Kong.