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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.
November 12, 2019
Why Is China Detaining More Foreigners?
By Shin Kawashima
A disturbing new trend emerges.
November 09, 2019
Taiwan Rebukes Beijing’s New 26 Measures for Cross-Strait Exchanges
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan’s ruling DPP rejected China’s offer of incentives to Taiwanese nationals, while the opposition KMT welcomed the move.
November 08, 2019
Hukous: Being Illegal in One’s Own Country
By Bonnie Girard
China’s hukou system is getting worse, not better.
November 08, 2019
Cooperation, Co-existence or Clash? China and Russia’s Ambitions in Central Asia
By Benno Zogg
The two powers’ approaches to Central Asia may be a good indicator of their current partnership and future relations.
November 07, 2019
China Hosts Second CIIE, Globalization Remains Core Message
By Eleanor Albert
China is once again broadcasting a message of openness at its now-annual import expo.
November 07, 2019
Pro-Beijing Lawmaker in Hong Kong Stabbed While Campaigning
By Associated Press
Junius Ho is the latest to fall victim to politically-motivated violence in Hong Kong.
November 06, 2019
Xi-Modi Summit: ‘The Chennai (Dis) Connect’
By Antara Ghosal Singh
The Chennai summit served to highlight key differences in China and India’s approaches to pressing issues.
November 04, 2019
China and the Military World Games
By Eleanor Albert
As China lauds the success of the 2019 games in Wuhan, let's look at why Beijing is interested in such events at all.
November 01, 2019
Why China’s PLA Will Not Replace the Americans in the Middle East
By Christopher K. Colley
Even in the event of an American withdrawal from the region, China is unlikely to fill this possible void.
November 01, 2019
China May Be More Assertive, But Is It Really Ready to Lead?
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
The time of “hiding and biding” is over, but is China ready for the burdens of global leadership?
November 01, 2019
The US-China Clash Is Here to Stay
By Shannon Tiezzi
A recent speech from Secretary of State Pompeo makes clears that a trade deal won't be enough to solve the growing tensions.
October 31, 2019
Rival Camps Clash Over Xinjiang at UN Committee Session
By Shannon Tiezzi
Once again, the Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is the site of dueling narratives on the Xinjiang crackdown.
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