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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?

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

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

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 

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

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Americans, Robots, and More: Chinese Government Messaging in the 2025 Spring Festival Gala

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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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