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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.

Will China Take Advantage of Future EU-US Rifts?
By Andreea Brînză
Beijing hopes to benefit from tensions created by the Trump administration, but China will have to change its own approach to capitalize.

China’s Navy Steps up Its Peace Ark Diplomacy
By Lea Thome
China is increasingly using humanitarian tools to increase its maritime presence abroad.

As US Withdraws From WHO, China Supercharges Its Public Health Diplomacy
By Sailor Miao
Over the course of two decades, China has built a public health aid program for the world, turbocharged by the pandemic. As the U.S. retreats, China will only garner more influence globally.

The Rise of DeepSeek: China’s Answer to Silicon Valley’s AI Dominance
By Dingding Chen, Vivian Toh , and Yue Wu
The future for Chinese tech companies will hinge on their ability to turn uncertainty into innovation – and opportunity.

Taiwan’s Stalled Energy Transition
By Elena Yi-Ching Ho
Amid weak government communication and a lack of transparency, renewable energy has become yet another partisan battleground in Taiwan.

Americans, Robots, and More: Chinese Government Messaging in the 2025 Spring Festival Gala
By Evan Freidin
In watching the Gala, we can see what political messaging is currently being promoted in China, and what is not.

Aligning AI With China’s Authoritarian Value System
By Daniel Sprick
DeepSeek is exhibit A for both the mechanics and overall vision of China’s AI censorship.

China’s Chilling Anti-Espionage Law
By TSURUTA Jun
The extraterritorial application of the law could infringe on constitutionally guaranteed rights.

Symbolic No More? China’s Evolving Policy Tools Against US Sanctions
By Xing Jiaying
China is modernizing its economic statecraft, mirroring Washington’s approach. How might Beijing leverage these evolving policy tools to navigate the ongoing trade and tech wars?

Chinese Stadium Diplomacy in Africa, Pt 2: Adey Ababa Stadium in Ethiopia
By Istvan Tarrosy and Zoltan Voros
Ethiopia’s long-anticipated stadium in Addis Ababa, with which the country aspires to host the AFCON, may get a boost to completion, but several questions remain.

Why DeepSeek Presents Serious Problems for China Researchers
By Zi Yang
DeepSeek’s adherence to CCP narratives goes beyond major sensitivities like the Tiananmen protests, potentially distorting understanding of the country – and even global affairs.

KMT Budget Cuts Set up Latest Partisan Clash in Taiwan
By Brian Hioe
The KMT-controlled legislature passed a budget with unprecedented reductions from the DPP government's request, raising the stakes for the political showdown.
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