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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.
Amid the Trade War, Secretive Beidaihe Meeting Seems to Have Begun
By Charlotte Gao
China’s state media has repeatedly called for national confidence amid rumors that Xi would face criticism at the meeting.
Can China Fix Its Propaganda Problem?
By Charlotte Gao
As long as China’s “iron fist” policy and fierce censorship continue, propaganda cannot help China's image.
China Races to Catch Up on Foreign Affairs Spending
By Markus Herrmann and Sabine Mokry
China’s foreign affairs expenditures, while still far below those of the US or Germany, are growing with unprecedented speed.
Google's China Plans: Backtrack and Backlash
By Bonnie Girard
Is Google going to give China a censored search engine?
Foreign Aid With Chinese Characteristics
By Jacob Mardell
CIDCA may professionalize Beijing’s foreign aid agenda, but it will also institutionalize a mercantilist model of development.
China Reshuffles Its Censorship Chiefs
By Charlotte Gao
China announces its new internet czar, after former cyber chief Lu Wei was officially charged with bribery.
CCP Wants to Enhance ‘Patriotism’ Among China's Intellectuals
By Charlotte Gao
Amid tensions at home and abroad, an increasing number of Chinese intellectuals are raising independent voices.
Understanding China’s Technological Rise
By Yanfei Li
The three factors underlying China's transformation into a rising technology powerhouse.
In Pursuit of Global Know-how: China’s New Area Studies Policy
By Margaret Myers and Ricardo Barrios
Beijing is making a concerted push to foster expertise on foreign regions and countries.
Army Day in China Exposes Xi Jinping’s PLA Challenges
By Bonnie Girard
Problems abound, from closing down PLA businesses to taking care of veterans.
China and Laos' Dam Disaster
By Shannon Tiezzi
There are strong political motives behind China's fast response.
China’s New Foreign Policy Setup
By Thomas Eder
How has Xi Jinping remade China's foreign policy apparatus?