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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.

The Myth of Rifts in China-Pakistan Relations
June 07, 2023

The Myth of Rifts in China-Pakistan Relations

By Muhammad Shoaib and Syed Basim Raza
A new discourse has emerged that China-Pakistan relations are in trouble, but that idea is not backed up by facts. 

What Will China’s New Security Initiatives Look Like?
June 06, 2023

What Will China’s New Security Initiatives Look Like?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Defense Minister Li Shangfu’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue was more interested in assigning blame than advancing solutions.
Elon Musk’s Chinese Odyssey
June 06, 2023

Elon Musk’s Chinese Odyssey

By Marina Yue Zhang
Can entrepreneurs like Musk thaw the tech competition deadlock between China and the United States?

Award-winning Hong Kong Journalist Wins Appeal in Rare Court Ruling Upholding Media Freedom
June 05, 2023

Award-winning Hong Kong Journalist Wins Appeal in Rare Court Ruling Upholding Media Freedom

By Kanis Leung
Bao Choy was found guilty in April 2021 of deceiving the government by getting vehicle ownership records for journalistic purposes.

China’s Development Financing to Southeast Asia Declining, Report Says
June 05, 2023

China’s Development Financing to Southeast Asia Declining, Report Says

By Sebastian Strangio
According to a new report from the Lowy Institute, Beijing provided 14 percent of the region's overseas development finance in 2021, down from 24 percent in 2015.

China Defends Buzzing American Warship in Taiwan Strait, Accuses US of Provoking Beijing
June 05, 2023

China Defends Buzzing American Warship in Taiwan Strait, Accuses US of Provoking Beijing

By David Rising
Defense Minister Li Shangfu's comment came after U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Washington would not "flinch in the face of bullying or coercion" from China.

China Ukraine Envoy Urges Governments to ‘Stop Sending Weapons to the Battlefield,’ Negotiate Peace
June 03, 2023

China Ukraine Envoy Urges Governments to ‘Stop Sending Weapons to the Battlefield,’ Negotiate Peace

By Joe McDonald
Li Hui said Russian and Ukrainian officials were open to peace negotiations, but he gave no indication they were any closer to happening.
Taiwan’s 2024 Election Campaigns See Early Stumbles
June 02, 2023

Taiwan’s 2024 Election Campaigns See Early Stumbles

By Brian Hioe
KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih faced an unexpectedly difficult start to his campaign, while the DPP courted controversy with some legislative nominations.

The Trouble With China’s Global Civilization Initiative 
June 01, 2023

The Trouble With China’s Global Civilization Initiative 

By R. Evan Ellis 
The GCI is an attempt to win global buy-in for China's principle of non-interference by conflating modern-day regimes with traditional culture.

COVID-19 Casualties Among Foreign Companies in China 
June 01, 2023

COVID-19 Casualties Among Foreign Companies in China 

By Bonnie Girard
After three years, foreign managers are now returning to China – only to find that their businesses are no longer run according to the founding principles and practices.

One Chinese Netizen’s Perspective on the Ukraine War
May 31, 2023

One Chinese Netizen’s Perspective on the Ukraine War

By Mu Chunshan
From the outside, it may seem that most Chinese support Russia, but one eloquent post may speak for China’s “silent majority.”
The End of an Era: Beijing LGBT Center Closes
May 30, 2023

The End of an Era: Beijing LGBT Center Closes

By Larry Mullin
The center’s shutdown had been feared for months amid tightening restrictions on the LGBTQ community in China.

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