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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.
The Trouble With the Lancang Mekong Cooperation Forum
By Shang-su Wu
The LMC was born from China’s unilateral dam building, but that same fact may also undermine the forum in the end.
Xi's Scary Interpretation of the Last 40 Years of Chinese History
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's major takeaway, according to a public speech celebrating reform and opening, is that the CCP is perfect.
The Golden Era of UK-China Relations Meets Brexit
By Oliver Turner
The “Golden Era” of UK-China relations has never materialized as it was envisioned, and it probably never will.
China’s Crisis of Overconfidence
By David Bandurski
A culture of inflated praise rapidly becomes corrosive, as China knows only too well from its own history.
Pearls, Angel Wings, and Taxi Rides: The Faces of the Chinese Economic Slowdown
By Bonnie Girard
How the trade war is hitting home for average Chinese in Beijing and beyond.
‘Grave Concern’ as Cambodia Deports Taiwanese Alleged Scammers to China
By Nick Aspinwall
The deportations raise questions about Taiwan’s ability to participate in joint investigations with Asian trade partners.
Explaining China’s Huawei Backlash
By Bonnie Girard
To understand the furor over Meng Wanzhou’s arrest, you have to understand what Huawei means in China, and why.
China Detains 2 Canadians for Allegedly Endangering National Security
By Charlotte Gao
In addition to a former Canadian diplomat, the second detained Canadian is an entrepreneur who has been doing business related to North Korea.
Can China Be the Saving Grace at COP24?
By Prarthana Basu
Beijing’s capacity – and willingness – to lead on climate change are being tested.
Amid Row Over Huawei Case, China Detains a Former Canadian Diplomat
By Charlotte Gao
Questions related to the incident dominated the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Wednesday press briefing.
China Stays Quiet on Detained Canadian as Huawei CFO Is Released on Bail
By Ken Moritsugu and Christopher Bodeen
China's foreign ministry denies knowledge of former diplomat Michael Kovrig's detention.
The Long Arm of the US Law: A New ‘Gray Zone’ Tool Against China?
By Jin Kai
Putting Meng Wanzhou's arrest into the broader context of U.S. actions.