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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.
Greenland Eyes China Amid Denmark-US Tensions – But Chinese Investors Won’t Rush In
By Patrik Andersson
China’s companies appear to have lost interest even before the United States began pushing back against Chinese influence in Greenland.
Xi Jinping’s Tour Highlights Southeast Asia as the Frontline of the Global China-US Competition
By Rahul Pandey
During his tour of Southeast Asia, Xi presented China’s vision for the region, emphasizing unity against external confrontation (read the U.S. trade war).
As US Decouples, China Strengthens Biotech Ties With Japan
By Alex (Guangyao) Xu
From joint ventures to licensing deals, biotechnology is emerging as a strategic bridge between China and Japan.
What Top Chinese Economists Think of Trump’s Tariffs
By Daniel Fu
China’s academic and policy circles see economic and diplomatic opportunities amid the crisis of Washington’s trade war.
Unsung Heroes of World War I Bring Together Chinese and Europeans
By Vincent K. L. Chang
Chinese state institutions are bypassing Marxist-Leninist historiography to embrace transnational narratives of World War I shared among European and Chinese communities.
How China’s Companies Are Responding to the US Trade War
By Leci Zhang and Botao Xu
Since 2018, Chinese firms have been pursuing internal reforms, supply chain restructurings, and accelerated innovation, with the result of “selective decoupling” from the U.S.
Amid US Tariff War, China Convenes Rare Central Conference on Neighborhood Diplomacy
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
As the China-U.S. trade war escalates, Beijing is turning its focus to its immediate periphery to ensure both economic and national security.
Trump Tariffs Spark Political Debate in Taiwan
By Brian Hioe
The Trump administration’s tariffs have led to a great deal of apprehension in Taiwan – over not only the potential economic impact on Taiwan, but also what this means for Taiwan.-U.S. ties.
From Trade War to Cold War? A Dangerous Shift Is Underway in China-US Relations
By Chenxi Shen
Washington and Beijing have entered a phase of hardened rhetoric, reciprocal sanctions, and reduced people-to-people engagement. The risk of miscalculation is now dangerously high.
China-US Trade War About Whose Economy More Resilient: Leading Chinese Scholar
By Vincent Chow
Zheng Yongnian provides his recommendations for China to “remain undefeatable” amid both tariffs and the broader competition with the U.S.
Halting the BRI Won’t Be Enough to Stop China’s Spreading Influence in Central America
By César Eduardo Santos
While Panama’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative is a significant gesture, the actual consequences of this decision should be carefully evaluated.
The China-US Trade War Is in Full Swing
By Shannon Tiezzi
The two sides are locked in a tit-for-tat battle of soaring tariffs, with neither willing to back down.
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