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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.

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The Risks of One Belt, One Road for China’s Neighbors

The Risks of One Belt, One Road for China’s Neighbors

By Shin Kawashima
China’s lending policies present some challenges to the region.
EU Ambassadors Condemn China’s Belt and Road Initiative

EU Ambassadors Condemn China’s Belt and Road Initiative

By Ravi Prasad
Clearly, European countries aren't buying China's rhetoric of the BRI as “win-win cooperation.”

The Stumbling Blocks to China's Green Transition

The Stumbling Blocks to China's Green Transition

By Daniel de Oliveira Vasconcelos
How fast can China develop a “green, low carbon power system”?

China’s Arctic Ambitions in Alaska

China’s Arctic Ambitions in Alaska

By Ashley Feng and Sagatom Saha
To realize its aspirations as a polar power, China has turned to Alaska.

Do the Chinese Government’s Technology Transfer Policies Even Work?

Do the Chinese Government’s Technology Transfer Policies Even Work?

By Fatih Oktay
The U.S. and China might be moving toward a trade war for no good reason.
What Trump’s Pakistan Policy Means for China

What Trump’s Pakistan Policy Means for China

By Li Hongmei
U.S.-Pakistan frictions are not good for Beijing, either.

China Takes the Lead in UN Peacekeeping

China Takes the Lead in UN Peacekeeping

By Logan Pauley
As the U.S. backs away, China is stepping up investment in UN peacekeeping operations.
How Chinese People View the US-China Trade War

How Chinese People View the US-China Trade War

By Mu Chunshan
What public opinion in China says about the trade frictions (and what that means for the United States).

Why Do Chinese Citizens Care so Much About Airstrikes on Syria This Time?

Why Do Chinese Citizens Care so Much About Airstrikes on Syria This Time?

By Charlotte Gao
The reasons for the increased interest appear to be threefold.

The Full Story Behind China's Gold Mine-Power Plant Swap in Tajikistan

The Full Story Behind China's Gold Mine-Power Plant Swap in Tajikistan

By Dirk van der Kley
The swap is the culmination of a longstanding agreement that began almost a decade ago.

What Might a Chinese World Order Look Like?

What Might a Chinese World Order Look Like?

By Xue Li and Cheng Zhangxi
Using the ancient concept of Li to understand a Chinese order.
Duterte's China Convergence Continues

Duterte's China Convergence Continues

By Shannon Tiezzi
In China, the Philippine leader advances cooperation in the economic, defense, and media sectors.

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