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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.

China’s Stadium Diplomacy in Africa, Pt. 1: The Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi

China’s Stadium Diplomacy in Africa, Pt. 1: The Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi

By Istvan Tarrosy and Zoltan Voros
As a Chinese company works to complete Kenya's first international sports complex since 1987, basic details from the cost to the companies involved remain unclear.

For ‘TikTok Refugees,’ a More Censored Chinese App Won’t Be the Solution

For ‘TikTok Refugees,’ a More Censored Chinese App Won’t Be the Solution

By Chauncey Jung
Unlike TikTok, RedNote primarily operates in China. As a result, concerns over content censorship, data privacy, and CCP control are even greater. 
Amid KMT-DPP Clash at Home, Taiwan’s Speaker Han Kuo-yu Attends Trump Inauguration

Amid KMT-DPP Clash at Home, Taiwan’s Speaker Han Kuo-yu Attends Trump Inauguration

By Brian Hioe
Han Kuo-yu led a bipartisan delegation to Washington in a rare moment of cooperation amid severe political contention between the two main parties.

China’s Last-minute Preparations for Trump 2.0

China’s Last-minute Preparations for Trump 2.0

By Muhammad Murad
What is China up to with its diplomatic outreach to U.S. allies Japan and the EU before Trump’s inauguration?

How Taiwan Balances Cybersecurity With Human Rights in Resisting China

How Taiwan Balances Cybersecurity With Human Rights in Resisting China

By Michael Caster and Liu I-Chen
Taiwan’s approach to cybersecurity governance is not only a lesson in resisting cyber threats from China but also an important bulwark against Beijing’s attempts to set repressive digital norms.

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

In First, China’s VP Will Attend US Presidential Inauguration

In First, China’s VP Will Attend US Presidential Inauguration

By Shannon Tiezzi
After a surprising invitation from Donald Trump, Xi Jinping is sending his vice president, Han Zheng, to Washington.

When American TikTok Refugees Found a Home on China’s RedNote

When American TikTok Refugees Found a Home on China’s RedNote

By Anna Ge
After the U.S. government threatened to ban TikTok, American users discovered an unlikely haven: Xiaohongshu, a Chinese social media app.
Another Severed Submarine Cable Raises Alarm in Taiwan

Another Severed Submarine Cable Raises Alarm in Taiwan

By Brian Hioe
A series of incidents, both at home and in Europe, stoked concerns about Chinese attempts to disrupt telecommunications in Taiwan. 

With All Eyes on TikTok, US Should Not Overlook WeChat

With All Eyes on TikTok, US Should Not Overlook WeChat

By Yaqiu Wang
The messaging app is dominant among users in the Chinese diaspora, and it features heavy censorship and surveillance.

Difficult Days Ahead for Taiwan in the Trump 2.0 Era

Difficult Days Ahead for Taiwan in the Trump 2.0 Era

By Calvin Chu
Taipei is bracing for reduced patience and heightened pressure from the incoming Trump administration.

Are China and the West Falling Apart?

Are China and the West Falling Apart?

By Gabriele Manca
As economic integration falters, social ties also weaken. Without maintaining these connections, mistrust and misunderstanding will only grow.
Wang Yi’s First African Tour After FOCAC9 Sets the Tone for Africa-China Relations in 2025

Wang Yi’s First African Tour After FOCAC9 Sets the Tone for Africa-China Relations in 2025

By Huiyi Chen and Aishat Adebayo
Wang’s visits to Namibia, the Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria set the tone for key African aspirations for relations with China in 2025.

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