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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.
May 28, 2020
China Moves to Quell Hong Kong Protests With Security Law
By Zen Soo and Ken Moritsugu
The decision allowing Beijing to craft a national security law for Hong Kong sailed through the National People’s Congress on Thursday.
May 28, 2020
Overseas Gambling Ventures a Lucky Strike for China’s Power Projection
By Hugh Harsono
How overseas gambling enterprises double as power projection tools for China.
May 28, 2020
Canada Judge Rules Huawei CFO’s Extradition Case Will Proceed
By Associated Press
Meng Wanzhou's extradition cleared a legal hurdle, despite pressure from Beijing.
May 28, 2020
The US No Longer Considers Hong Kong Autonomous. What Does That Mean?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The announcement has huge ramifications, but its actual impact is not yet clear.
May 28, 2020
Beijing’s National Security Messaging on Hong Kong
By Eleanor Albert
China is defending its plans for Hong Kong with a fervent PR blitz.
May 26, 2020
Why Are Chinese Stocks Dropping in the US?
By Chutian Zhou
The fraying of U.S.-China relations is having an impact on Chinese companies listed in the U.S.
May 25, 2020
Hong Kong Is Becoming Ground Zero in the New Cold War
By Brian C.H. Fong
If Hong Kong falls, the long arm of the Chinese Communist Party will expand further.
May 22, 2020
The New US-China Battlefield Over the COVID-19 Narrative: Poland
By Paulina Uznanska and Marian Fila
Largely via Twitter, the U.S. and Chinese ambassadors to Poland have engaged in a fierce debate over COVID-19.
May 22, 2020
China Considers Bill Limiting Hong Kong Opposition Activity
By Associated Press
Such legislation was last proposed in 2003, sparking protests.
May 21, 2020
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Begins Her Second Term
By Nick Aspinwall
Tsai thanked the Taiwanese people for their unity and resilience in containing the COVID-19 outbreak and offered to engage in dialogue with Beijing.
May 21, 2020
US Sanctions Prompt China to Cut Most Iran Oil Supplies, Officially at Least
By Yigal Chazan
Declared imports have nosedived, but Beijing seems unwilling to shut off completely deliveries from its strategic partner.
May 19, 2020
China Says Boy Picked by Dalai Lama Now a College Graduate
By Associated Press
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima went missing at age 6, among with his family, shortly after being named the 11th Panchen Lama in 1995.
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