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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.
Ahead of Drills in South China Sea, Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Vietnam
By Charlotte Gao
China and Vietnam agree to “cautiously handle maritime issues.”
When America Stands up to China
By Xie Tao
Trump is acting in line with a growing consensus in Washington: it's time to get tough on China.
The (Many) Roles of Greenland in China’s Developing Arctic Policy
By Mingming Shi and Marc Lanteigne
Chinese engagement with Greenland will be an important test case for the country's Arctic policy.
Anbang’s Founder on Trial: Did He Plead Guilty or Not?
By Charlotte Gao
The court transcript showed that Wu Xiaohui contested all charges at first, but “expressed remorse for his crime” in the end.
China, North Korea Extol 'Traditional Friendship' After Kim Jong-un's Beijing Visit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing and Pyongyang signal a return to a the sort of close relationship enjoyed under previous leaders.
Can China's Great Show of Unity Last?
By Kerry Brown
The CCP is moving full steam ahead toward its 100th anniversary. But what happens after 2021?
Chinese Foreign Minister's Russia Visit Postponed Amid Nerve Agent Accusations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite the change of schedule, China continues to cleave close to Russia during the current crisis.
What the Arrival of North Korea's ‘Special Train’ in Beijing Means
By Yaechan Lee
Despite the mystery, the apparent North Korean visit sends a clear signal about China's role on the peninsula.
After US FONOP, China Intensifies Military Drills in South China Sea
By Charlotte Gao
Tensions between China and the United States are rapidly building up.
What China's Recent Shake up Means for the Economy
By Patrick Hess
How to read the recent economic and financial changes in China.
The Quest to Save China’s Finless Porpoises
By Na Zhang
Finless porpoises are disappearing from the Yangtze River and East China Sea. One woman is trying to save them.
Redefining the Belt and Road Initiative
By Andreea Brînză
The BRI is not about physical routes in Eurasia. It is a global strategy.