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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.
Making Sense of China’s Latest Naval Exercises in the Asia-Pacific
By Zi Yang
In less than a week, China initiated a series of naval drills in the South Pacific, Gulf of Tonkin, and off Taiwan’s southwest coast.
Conversations With Chinese Feminists
By Christina Q. Knight
Young women in China are less and less willing to have children or even marry. Conversations with several 20-somethings help reveal why.
China Revises PLA Regulations to Focus on ‘Conscious Discipline’
By Anushka Saxena
As a code of conduct for the PLA, the revised regulations are further expected to emphasize combat effectiveness as the military’s top priority.
China’s Take on IMEC
By KAWASHIMA Shin
What does Beijing think about the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor?
In Phone Call, Putin, Xi Emphasize That China and Russia ‘Cannot Be Moved Apart’
By Shannon Tiezzi
The two leaders discussed at length the recent developments in Russia-U.S. relations, a sign that such talks will not impact China and Russia’s close partnership.
Leaked CCP Files Expose Global Crackdown on Dissent
By Tasnim Nazeer
The Chinese Communist Party has been working to “suppress Falun Gong’s momentum” around the world – including in the United States.
Contradicting Past Policies, China Bets on Its Private Sector to Boost Its Economy
By Chauncey Jung
After years of attempts to increase the role of state-owned enterprises in the Chinese economy, Xi now hopes entrepreneurs will bail him out.
As Trump Upends US Politics, Chinese People Watch in Fascination
By Mu Chunshan
The Chinese public has never paid so much attention to U.S. domestic affairs.
Exporting Culture, Cementing Control: How the CCP Pursues Domestic Legitimacy Through Soft Power
By Gu Bin
By strategically aligning soft power expansion with a revival of traditional culture, the Chinese government leverages successes like “Ne Zha 2” to enhance its domestic political legitimacy.
The China-Russia Relationship: A Marriage of Convenience
By Anastasia Guzenko
While China-Russia relations have certainly gotten closer since the 1990s, recent indicators may point to strains.
Xi Jinping Holds Economic Symposium With Corporate Giants
By Rahul Pandey
China’s leader attempted to downplay the country’s economic issues while seeking to boost private sector confidence.
Beijing Targets UK-based Hong Kong Activists as Families Face Pressure at Home
By Freddie Attenborough
Hong Kong authorities seek to silence exiled dissidents by pursuing arrest abroad and intimidating their families at home.
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