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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.
A Beijing-Born Director Made Oscar History. Why Isn’t China Celebrating?
By Jessie Lau
The case of Chloe Zhao represents the increasing pressures on ethnic Chinese creators abroad.
Would People in Mainland China and Hong Kong Choose Democracy If They Could?
By Jiangnan Zhu, Siqin Kang, Weijia Chen, Shitong Lin, and Siqi Wang
Analyzing the regime preferences of people in mainland China and Hong Kong during the pandemic.
China and US to Send in New Ambassadors
By Eleanor Albert
Qin Gang and Nicholas Burns will be taking on the high-profile postings during a time of renewed tensions.
Taiwan Security Officials Propose Ban on Chinese Flag
By Nick Aspinwall
A new bill would make displaying the PRC flag into a national security offense. Critics say it would violate freedom of speech.
Hong Kong’s Hyper-Competitive Kindergartens
By Nutsa Kobakhidze and Janisa Hui
COVID-19 intensifies the kindergarten admission competition in Hong Kong.
Engagement With China Worked After All
By Lance L.P. Gore
China’s sharp swing to the left under Xi surprised many. But rather than a new normal, his generation may be the last gasp of old-school Maoism in the country.
Latin America Believed in Chinese Vaccines. Now It May Have Reason to Rethink.
By Isabel Bernhard
China’s latest disclosure could reconfigure regional politics and promote domestic development across the Americas.
Beijing’s Military-Heavy Approach to Taiwan Locks the US and China in a Security Dilemma
By Jo Kim
Beijing’s non-military options for coercing Taiwan are showing dwindling returns, meaning China is increasingly using military signaling to respond to any perceived provocation.
Kerry Visits Renews China-US Climate Cooperation
By Shannon Tiezzi
The joint statement included some welcome commitments, and held out hope for more progress in the future.
Hong Kong Tries to Boost Flagging COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign
By Jessie Lau
With public trust in tatters, vaccine hesitancy has become a serious hurdle for the government’s pandemic strategy.
Mass Prosecutions Send Chills Across Hong Kong’s Political Spectrum
By Simon Shen
A quick look at the diverse factions involved in the 2020 primary elections belies Beijing's claim that there was a unified conspiracy toward subversion.
Should the West Fear China’s Increasing Role in Technical Standard Setting?
By Xirui Li and Dingding Chen
As a newcomer to the process, China will surely bring changes. But fears about China's role are often overblown.