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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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Gauging the Future of Chinese Investment in Africa

Gauging the Future of Chinese Investment in Africa

By Ovigwe Eguegu
China’s report on the private sector in Africa reveals two challenges and two elephants in the room
Hong Kong’s Sedition Law Is Back

Hong Kong’s Sedition Law Is Back

By Eric Lai
Instead of using the more provocative national security law, Hong Kong is turning to colonial-era ordinances to crack down on free speech.

China Bans ‘Sissy Men’ From TV

China Bans ‘Sissy Men’ From TV

By Joe McDonald
The latest regulation reflects official concern that Chinese pop stars are making China’s young men too effeminate.

Sub-Provincial City Cadres: China’s Leadership Cohort for 2027 and Beyond

Sub-Provincial City Cadres: China’s Leadership Cohort for 2027 and Beyond

By Tristan Kenderdine
Sub-provincial city governance positions are often the last policy-testing ground before promotion to ministerial-level cadre rank, and the possibilities of central leadership positions that this brings.

Chinese Special Envoy Winds Up Unannounced Myanmar Trip

Chinese Special Envoy Winds Up Unannounced Myanmar Trip

By Sebastian Strangio
Sun Guoxiang's surreptitious visit marks China's full return to "business as usual" in Myanmar.
Business as Usual: Chinese Investments After the Myanmar Coup

Business as Usual: Chinese Investments After the Myanmar Coup

By Debby S. W. Chan
Paradoxically, collaboration with the Myanmar military could mean more instability for Chinese investments in the long run.

Hong Kong Crackdown Continues With Canceled Concerts, Sentenced Activists

Hong Kong Crackdown Continues With Canceled Concerts, Sentenced Activists

By Associated Press
Denise Ho’s sold-out concerts were canceled, feeding concerns that Hong Kong’s cultural scene is the latest target of China’s tightening control.
How China’s Worldview Took Over Hong Kong

How China’s Worldview Took Over Hong Kong

By Simon Shen
Hong Kong’s changing stance on sensitive issues like Tiananmen is a cautionary tale for the rest of the world.

Chen Gang a Dark Horse to Lead China’s Strategic Technoindustrial Policy

Chen Gang a Dark Horse to Lead China’s Strategic Technoindustrial Policy

By Tristan Kenderdine
Chen Gang will likely enter the Politburo in 2027. His experience governing technoindustrial clusters will be a valuable skill set for top governance positions through the 2020s.

China’s Personal Information Protection Law and Its Global Impact  

China’s Personal Information Protection Law and Its Global Impact  

By Yiming “Ben” Hu
China first dedicated law on personal data protection will have a global impact.

China’s ‘Common Prosperity’ Puts Tax-Dodging Celebrities On Notice

China’s ‘Common Prosperity’ Puts Tax-Dodging Celebrities On Notice

By Jesse Turland
The new focus on wealth redistribution comes alongside a crackdown on celebrity fan culture.
The African Continental Free Trade Area Is a Boon for China

The African Continental Free Trade Area Is a Boon for China

By Jonathan Munemo
The biggest beneficiary of the new trade bloc may be China rather than Africa.

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