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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.
Amid Coronavirus Panic, Taiwan Scrambles to Distinguish Itself From China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Confusion over Taiwan's status has seen flights cancelled as part of broader bans on China traffic.
China’s Social Control Mechanisms on Full Display Amid Coronavirus Epidemic
By Dake Kang
People with ties to Wuhan are being tracked, quarantined, and even outed on social media.
The Looming Threat of Sanctions for Chinese Companies in Iran
By Pan Yuanyuan
The United States has more excuses than ever before to impose sanctions on Chinese companies doing business with Iran.
The Geopolitical Consequences of the Coronavirus Outbreak
By Ridvan Bari Urcosta
Will China be forced into “hibernation” amid the epidemic?
Wuhan Coronavirus and the Tacitus Trap
By Fu Yu
The outbreak revealed long-standing deficiencies inside China’s local administrations, which may pose a threat to the credibility of local governments across the PRC.
Is This the End of the 1992 Consensus?
By Zihao Liu
The 1992 Consensus is being challenged by each of the three major forces shaping cross-strait relations: the DPP, the KMT, and Beijing.
Harvard’s Chemistry Department Chair Arrested for Lying About Ties to China’s Thousand Talents Program
By Bonnie Girard
Charles Lieber’s case ties into broader efforts by the U.S. government to force disclosures of ties with China-sponsored research programs.
One Coronavirus, Two Systems: New Epidemic Hits at Hong Kong’s Political Divide
By Shannon Tiezzi
The outbreak taps into deep-seated anti-mainland sentiments in Hong Kong.
In Snub to US, UK Will Allow China’s Huawei in 5G Networks
By Associated Press
The British decision was welcome news for the Chinese technology firm.
China Tackles Its Plastic Problem
By Eleanor Albert
Ambitious new reforms seek to cut down on China’s plastic addiction.
Wuhan Coronavirus: China Plays the Blame Game
By Jo Kim
With the Wuhan government to take the blame, the central leadership is unscathed by the coronavirus outbreak
Who’s Afraid of the First China-Russia Road Bridge?
By Yuan Jiang
Addressing the persistent myth that China seeks a demographic takeover of the Russian Far East.