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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.
Beijing After Tiananmen, Part 3: The Closing Chapter
By Bonnie Girard
A dinner invitation and bullet holes in the window.
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What Are China's Intentions in Antarctica?
June 14, 2019
What Are China's Intentions in Antarctica?
Reviewing China's activities and commitments under the 60-year-old Antarctic Treaty.
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What Are China's Intentions in Antarctica?
The Dangerous Reprise of Chinese Korean War Propaganda
June 14, 2019
The Dangerous Reprise of Chinese Korean War Propaganda
Why are symbols from the “Resist America, Aid Korea” campaign making a comeback nearly 70 years later?
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The Dangerous Reprise of Chinese Korean War Propaganda
What China Is Saying About the Hong Kong Protests
June 14, 2019
What China Is Saying About the Hong Kong Protests
In the upside world of Chinese state media, the extradition bill is actually supported by most Hong Kongers.
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What China Is Saying About the Hong Kong Protests
A China-Portugal Nexus in the Making?
June 13, 2019
A China-Portugal Nexus in the Making?
China's growing presence in Portugal exemplifies the diverse stances of EU members toward Beijing.
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A China-Portugal Nexus in the Making?
Violence Erupts During Latest Anti-Extradition Protest in Hong Kong
June 12, 2019
Violence Erupts During Latest Anti-Extradition Protest in Hong Kong
Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds but protesters insist they won't give up.
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Violence Erupts During Latest Anti-Extradition Protest in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Protests: The View From Taiwan
June 12, 2019
Hong Kong Protests: The View From Taiwan
Hong Kong’s massive protests could be a bellwether for Taiwan’s 2020 presidential election.
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Hong Kong Protests: The View From Taiwan
Polls Are Open as Taiwan’s President Tries to Fend Off Primary Challenger
June 11, 2019
Polls Are Open as Taiwan’s President Tries to Fend Off Primary Challenger
President Tsai Ing-wen is locked in a fierce primary battle with her former premier, William Lai.
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Polls Are Open as Taiwan’s President Tries to Fend Off Primary Challenger
Hundreds of Thousands Join Hong Kong Protest Against Extradition Law. Will It Matter?
June 11, 2019
Hundreds of Thousands Join Hong Kong Protest Against Extradition Law. Will It Matter?
A massive protest against the proposed bill filled Hong Kong streets, but the government signals it won’t change course.
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Hundreds of Thousands Join Hong Kong Protest Against Extradition Law. Will It Matter?
Why China’s Long March 11 Launch Matters
June 10, 2019
Why China’s Long March 11 Launch Matters
The sea-based launch will have critical policy implications for future space missions.
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Why China’s Long March 11 Launch Matters
In Taiwan, the Tiananmen Tragedy Has a Special Resonance
June 08, 2019
In Taiwan, the Tiananmen Tragedy Has a Special Resonance
For Taiwan, June 4, 1989 recalls both their own oppressed past and the resistance against China’s ongoing oppression.
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In Taiwan, the Tiananmen Tragedy Has a Special Resonance
China’s Continued Courting of El Salvador
June 08, 2019
China’s Continued Courting of El Salvador
One year after El Salvador cut ties with Taiwan in favor of the mainland, the young relationship has taken an uneasy turn.
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China’s Continued Courting of El Salvador
China Says List of ‘Unreliable’ Foreign Firms Coming Soon
June 07, 2019
China Says List of ‘Unreliable’ Foreign Firms Coming Soon
We’ll soon know what companies Beijing is going to target in retaliation for the U.S. move to blacklist Huawei.
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China Says List of ‘Unreliable’ Foreign Firms Coming Soon
Hong Kong Court: Same-Sex Couples Entitled to Spousal Benefits
June 06, 2019
Hong Kong Court: Same-Sex Couples Entitled to Spousal Benefits
The ruling is viewed as a step toward LGBT equality in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong Court: Same-Sex Couples Entitled to Spousal Benefits
Can China and Russia Cash in on Their 'Best Period' of Relations?
June 06, 2019
Can China and Russia Cash in on Their 'Best Period' of Relations?
Despite strategic convergence, and a public bromance between Putin and Xi, China-Russia economic relations remain underdeveloped.
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Can China and Russia Cash in on Their 'Best Period' of Relations?
Why Did China’s Foreign Ministry Make Its Debut on Weibo?
June 05, 2019
Why Did China’s Foreign Ministry Make Its Debut on Weibo?
Explaining MOFA’s foray into domestic public diplomacy.
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Why Did China’s Foreign Ministry Make Its Debut on Weibo?
Beijing After Tiananmen, Part 2: Life Under Martial Law
June 05, 2019
Beijing After Tiananmen, Part 2: Life Under Martial Law
Curfews, army checkpoints, and most of all pervasive fear marked life in Beijing after June 4, 1989.
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Beijing After Tiananmen, Part 2: Life Under Martial Law
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