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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.
What Does China’s Fifth Research Station Mean for Antarctic Governance?
By Nengye Liu
The new research station might be a precursor to a more formal Antarctic policy.
How China Wins Friends and Influences People
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new study from AidData attempts to quantify China's public diplomacy efforts in East Asia.
Anbang Fully Under State Ownership (at Least for Now)
By Charlotte Gao
The ties between Anbang and its founder Wu Xiaohui have been completely cut off.
A Fellow Named Chaos Goes To China
By Bonnie Girard
U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis arrived in Beijing today.
Amid Tensions With US, China Holds An Unusually High-Level Meeting on Diplomacy
By Charlotte Gao
Xi Jinping Thought has been established as the fundamental guideline for China’s foreign policy.
Would Korean Reunification Threaten China?
By Bonnie Girard
A view from Beijing on Korean unification.
The Changing Face of Beijing
By Henry Reilly
Hubs of commerce and community life undergo a controversial makeover.
Can the Belt and Road Initiative Offer New Hope for China’s Rust Belt?
By Ravi Prasad
China's northeast has problems that can't be solved simply by building new infrastructure.
Beijing: ‘China and Vatican Have Been in Effective Contacts’
By Charlotte Gao
Pope Francis expresses high optimism for improving bilateral ties in an interview.
China’s Great Firewall: A Serious Pain in the Neck for European and US Companies
By Charlotte Gao
While China vows to become a “strong cyberpower,” China’s internet restrictions are having the opposite effect.
How Has China Shaped Arctic Fisheries Governance?
By Nengye Liu
Parsing China's role in the Agreement to Prevent Unregulated High Seas Fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean.
China-North Korea Relations After the Trump-Kim Summit
By Xie Tao
A historical perspective on what US-North Korea rapprochement means for China.