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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.
EU Ambassadors Condemn China’s Belt and Road Initiative
By Ravi Prasad
Clearly, European countries aren't buying China's rhetoric of the BRI as “win-win cooperation.”
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China’s Arctic Ambitions in Alaska
April 20, 2018
China’s Arctic Ambitions in Alaska
To realize its aspirations as a polar power, China has turned to Alaska.
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China’s Arctic Ambitions in Alaska
Do the Chinese Government’s Technology Transfer Policies Even Work?
April 20, 2018
Do the Chinese Government’s Technology Transfer Policies Even Work?
The U.S. and China might be moving toward a trade war for no good reason.
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Do the Chinese Government’s Technology Transfer Policies Even Work?
What Trump’s Pakistan Policy Means for China
April 18, 2018
What Trump’s Pakistan Policy Means for China
U.S.-Pakistan frictions are not good for Beijing, either.
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What Trump’s Pakistan Policy Means for China
China Takes the Lead in UN Peacekeeping
April 17, 2018
China Takes the Lead in UN Peacekeeping
As the U.S. backs away, China is stepping up investment in UN peacekeeping operations.
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China Takes the Lead in UN Peacekeeping
How Chinese People View the US-China Trade War
April 16, 2018
How Chinese People View the US-China Trade War
What public opinion in China says about the trade frictions (and what that means for the United States).
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How Chinese People View the US-China Trade War
Why Do Chinese Citizens Care so Much About Airstrikes on Syria This Time?
April 16, 2018
Why Do Chinese Citizens Care so Much About Airstrikes on Syria This Time?
The reasons for the increased interest appear to be threefold.
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Why Do Chinese Citizens Care so Much About Airstrikes on Syria This Time?
The Full Story Behind China's Gold Mine-Power Plant Swap in Tajikistan
April 14, 2018
The Full Story Behind China's Gold Mine-Power Plant Swap in Tajikistan
The swap is the culmination of a longstanding agreement that began almost a decade ago.
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The Full Story Behind China's Gold Mine-Power Plant Swap in Tajikistan
What Might a Chinese World Order Look Like?
April 13, 2018
What Might a Chinese World Order Look Like?
Using the ancient concept of Li to understand a Chinese order.
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What Might a Chinese World Order Look Like?
Duterte's China Convergence Continues
April 13, 2018
Duterte's China Convergence Continues
In China, the Philippine leader advances cooperation in the economic, defense, and media sectors.
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Duterte's China Convergence Continues
Contemporary Art and Soft Power: Lessons From Southern China
April 12, 2018
Contemporary Art and Soft Power: Lessons From Southern China
Local governments emphasize modern art museums in a quest to attract visitors. But this may actually hurt organic art creation.
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Contemporary Art and Soft Power: Lessons From Southern China
China’s Top News Apps Fall Victim to Government Ban — Again
April 11, 2018
China’s Top News Apps Fall Victim to Government Ban — Again
China’s regulators order permanent removal or complete cleanup of these apps for improper content.
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China’s Top News Apps Fall Victim to Government Ban — Again
Chinese President Announces Detailed Plans to Further Open Market
April 10, 2018
Chinese President Announces Detailed Plans to Further Open Market
This is an apparent concessional response to Trump’s trade policy, even though Beijing won’t admit it.
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Chinese President Announces Detailed Plans to Further Open Market
China, Russia 'Show Americans' Their Close Relationship
April 10, 2018
China, Russia 'Show Americans' Their Close Relationship
Twin visits to Russia by China's foreign and defense ministers send a clear signal of China-Russia cooperation.
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China, Russia 'Show Americans' Their Close Relationship
Xiong’an New Area: 1,000 Years of Government Intervention
April 07, 2018
Xiong’an New Area: 1,000 Years of Government Intervention
1,000 years before Xi Jinping proclaimed the Xiong'an New Area, the Northern Song Dynasty turned the area into a swamp.
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Xiong’an New Area: 1,000 Years of Government Intervention
Thailand's Kra Canal: China's Way Around the Malacca Strait
April 06, 2018
Thailand's Kra Canal: China's Way Around the Malacca Strait
A 200-year-old dream might finally become a reality under China's Belt and Road.
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Thailand's Kra Canal: China's Way Around the Malacca Strait
Imperfect Democracy: The Way for Marriage Equality in Taiwan
April 06, 2018
Imperfect Democracy: The Way for Marriage Equality in Taiwan
Will Civil Code amendments or new legislation best serve the rights of same-sex couples in Taiwan?
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Imperfect Democracy: The Way for Marriage Equality in Taiwan
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