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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.
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
By Li Hongmei
U.S.-Pakistan frictions are not good for Beijing, either.
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
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?
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
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?
By Xue Li and Cheng Zhangxi
Using the ancient concept of Li to understand a Chinese order.
Duterte's China Convergence Continues
By Shannon Tiezzi
In China, the Philippine leader advances cooperation in the economic, defense, and media sectors.
Contemporary Art and Soft Power: Lessons From Southern China
By Laura Grunberg
Local governments emphasize modern art museums in a quest to attract visitors. But this may actually hurt organic art creation.
China’s Top News Apps Fall Victim to Government Ban — Again
By Charlotte Gao
China’s regulators order permanent removal or complete cleanup of these apps for improper content.
Chinese President Announces Detailed Plans to Further Open Market
By Charlotte Gao
This is an apparent concessional response to Trump’s trade policy, even though Beijing won’t admit it.
China, Russia 'Show Americans' Their Close Relationship
By Shannon Tiezzi
Twin visits to Russia by China's foreign and defense ministers send a clear signal of China-Russia cooperation.