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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.
The Latest Security Legislation in Hong Kong Betrays Beijing’s Insecurity
By Yaqiu Wang
Despite the presence of the “omnipotent” NSL, China felt the need to embed another layer of control in the territory.
China Changes Tack on Water Politics
By Fengshi Wu
Long a source of tension with its neighbors, China’s transboundary rivers are opening opportunities for regional cooperation.
Self-Censorship, Hong Kong’s Next Export
By Eric Wear
Hong Kong’s new national security law will incentivize self-censorship by creatives of all kinds – including those far beyond Hong Kong’s borders.
Taiwan and China Launched Joint Rescues of Capsized Fishing Boats
By Philip Hou
Humanitarian cooperation highlights a potential path to dialogue and de-escalation.
Hong Kong Lawmakers Unanimously Approve New National Security Law
By Kanis Leung
The Safeguarding National Security Bill gives the government even more power to curb dissent, expanding on a previous law imposed by Beijing in 2020.
Why Angola’s Latest Visit to China Is Good for the G7
By Ovigwe Eguegu
President Lourenço’s visit took place amid the talk of growing global competition between the United States and China in the Southern African region.
Sunflower Movement 10th Anniversary Reflects Taiwan’s Current Political Divisions
By Brian Hioe
From talk of revising the CSSTA to the KMT's return to leadership of the legislature, the Sunflower Movement is echoing in Taiwan's politics today.
Why Russia Will Keep Supporting China in the Indo-Pacific
By David Batashvili
Strategies pinned on enticing Russia away from China are based on a fundamental misreading of Moscow’s stated goals and interests.
How Pro-Russia Influencers Framed Taiwan’s Elections on Telegram
By Levi Bochantin
An investigation into pro-Kremlin Telegram users reveals Russia’s influence operations regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and democracy.
Why Can’t China Attract Students From Developed Countries Anymore?
By KAWASHIMA Shin
A recent set of proposals seeks to address an alarming decline.
China’s Foreign Policy After the ‘Two Sessions’
By Nathaniel Sher
Beijing’s biggest goal is shaping an international environment that is conducive to economic development.
Mo Yan, China’s Only Nobel-winning Author, Targeted in Patriotic Lawsuit
By Simina Mistreanu
Patriotic campaigns have become more common in recent years in China, as online nationalists attack journalists, writers, or other public figures they say have offended the country's dignity.