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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.
October 17, 2019
U.S. Congressman Accuses China of ‘Visa Blackmail’ Due to Planned Taiwan Visit
By Nick Aspinwall
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney said Beijing denied visas to a U.S. congressional delegation due to their plans to also visit Taiwan.
October 15, 2019
Taiwan Can Profit from the US-China Tech War
By Victor (Lin) Pu
The Taiwanese government could seize the space created by the U.S.-China tech conflict.
October 15, 2019
From ‘Land-Locked’ to ‘Land-Linked’: China’s Xi Goes to Nepal
By Eleanor Albert
Both Beijing and Kathmandu stand to benefit from deepening their relationship.
October 14, 2019
Why Pork Pushed China to a Deal
By Andy Law
And what this says about a future U.S.-China trade deal.
October 10, 2019
Taiwan’s Human Rights Miracle Does Not Extend to Its Southeast Asian Foreign Workers
By Nick Aspinwall
Recent incidents affecting Southeast Asian foreign workers muddy Taiwan’s claims as a regional guarantor of human rights.
October 08, 2019
Prague vs. Beijing: Estranged Sister Cities
By Manuel Eckert and Richard Q. Turcsányi
Is the severing of sister city ties between Prague and Beijing a case of Chinese punishment or Czech politics?
October 07, 2019
Hong Kong Wields Emergency Powers as Tensions Escalate
By Eleanor Albert
Hong Kong has grown increasingly polarized, with emotions running high on both the anti-government and pro-Beijing sides.
October 04, 2019
Why China is Setting its Sights on Ukraine
By Valbona Zeneli and Nataliia Haluhan
Beijing's bid for geopolitical influence in Kyiv is increasing.
October 02, 2019
What Is the Belt and Road News Network?
By Eleanor Albert
A centralized source for BRI information would be welcome, but BRNN may blur the line between data and party-state talking points.
October 02, 2019
Taiwan Condemns Attack on Hong Kong Activist Denise Ho and Destroyed Lennon Walls
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan officials denounced an attack on Denise Ho in Taipei and said it would deport Chinese nationals who deface Lennon Walls.
October 01, 2019
Hong Kong Protester Shot as China Marks 70th Anniversary
By Associated Press
As the PRC celebrated 70 years, violence escalated in restless Hong Kong.
September 30, 2019
A Firsthand Account of Huawei’s PR Drive
By Bonnie Girard
From infomercials to 5G licensing, Huawei is attempting to win Western hearts.
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