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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.
November 19, 2019
How China Influences Media in Central and Eastern Europe
By Ivana Karásková
China has successfully planted its narratives on topics like the Hong Kong protests into major news outlets across Central and Eastern Europe.
November 19, 2019
Campus Under Siege as Hong Kong Police Battle Protesters
By Associated Press
For days, protesters have fortified Hong Kong Polytechnic University against police. Now things are coming to a head.
November 16, 2019
How Chinese Norms Are Going Global
By Reza Hasmath and Jennifer Y.J. Hsu
From human rights to good governance, Chinese norms are spreading. How should Western governments react?
November 16, 2019
Tracking Down the Fruits of Xinjiang’s Forced Labor Industry
By Juozapas Bagdonas
A few clicks reveals several U.S. companies are benefiting from China’s oppression of Muslims.
November 15, 2019
Is BRICS Losing Its Shine for China?
By Eleanor Albert
Excitement surrounding the BRICS may be waning as economic and political divisions grow.
November 15, 2019
China’s Pacific Challenge
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
China's outreach to Pacific island states is gaining steam, to the chagrin of other regional powers.
November 15, 2019
Hong Kong Police: Protesters ‘One Step Closer to Terrorism’
By Associated Press
As new violence rocks the city, including clashes at university campuses, the police intensified their response.
November 14, 2019
Taiwan’s Han Kuo-yu Picks Running Mate as Scandals, Controversies Swirl
By Nick Aspinwall
Han Kuo-yu announced former premier Chang San-cheng as his vice presidential pick, while controversial comments and property acquisition scandals hamper his campaign.
November 13, 2019
Damnatio Memoriae in China: Zhao Ziyang Is Laid to Rest
By Bonnie Girard
Zhao was written out of Chinese history for showing sympathy to the Tiananmen protesters. The indignity continued even after his death.
November 12, 2019
Why Is China Detaining More Foreigners?
By Shin Kawashima
A disturbing new trend emerges.
November 09, 2019
Taiwan Rebukes Beijing’s New 26 Measures for Cross-Strait Exchanges
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan’s ruling DPP rejected China’s offer of incentives to Taiwanese nationals, while the opposition KMT welcomed the move.
November 08, 2019
Hukous: Being Illegal in One’s Own Country
By Bonnie Girard
China’s hukou system is getting worse, not better.
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