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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 Is Watching the Political Disarray in Nations Along the First Island Chain 

China Is Watching the Political Disarray in Nations Along the First Island Chain 

By Hung Tran
It’s not just South Korea; all the U.S. allies along the first island chain are in a period of political turmoil. And China is hoping to benefit.

Amid Political Turmoil, Germany Stresses De-Risking From China

Amid Political Turmoil, Germany Stresses De-Risking From China

By Muhammad Murad
Even as the governing coalition fell apart, Germany’s foreign minister did not shy away from criticizing China during her visit. 
Changing Cadre Incentives: The Untold Story of China’s Economic Challenge

Changing Cadre Incentives: The Untold Story of China’s Economic Challenge

By Zhuoran Li
Changes in the local cadre incentive structure are a crucial yet often overlooked factor in the performance of the Chinese economy.

China’s G20 Agenda and Its Effect on Multilateralism: The Emerging Global South

China’s G20 Agenda and Its Effect on Multilateralism: The Emerging Global South

By Aparna Divya
Xi Jinping made several important declarations during the summit that both subverted the established power structures in global governance and reaffirmed China’s role as the voice of the Global South.

Should China Be Worried About the Biden Administration’s Growing Africa Engagement?

Should China Be Worried About the Biden Administration’s Growing Africa Engagement?

By Muhammad Murad
Growing U.S. engagement with Africa, epitomized by the Lobito Corridor, is deemed a counterbalance to China’s influence. However, China’s engagement with African countries cannot be overturned so easily.

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

Between Trump and China: Will Hungary’s Orbán Manage a Balancing Act?

Between Trump and China: Will Hungary’s Orbán Manage a Balancing Act?

By Sebestyén Hompot
There seems to be a clear contradiction between being pro-Beijing and pro-Trump. How will the Orbán government manage this?

China Deepens Its Engagement With Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

China Deepens Its Engagement With Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

By Ghulam Ali
China has vastly increased economic engagement with Afghanistan as it eyes a new node in the Belt and Road Initiative. 
European Business Confronts China Head On

European Business Confronts China Head On

By Bonnie Girard
European companies are more bold in addressing the Chinese government with difficult issues than many of the elected leaders of Europe.

Lai Ching-te and the ‘Republic of China’ and ‘Motherland’ Theories

Lai Ching-te and the ‘Republic of China’ and ‘Motherland’ Theories

By KAWASHIMA Shin
What’s in a name? A political edge perhaps.

China’s Summit Diplomacy: Insights From BRICS, APEC and the G20

China’s Summit Diplomacy: Insights From BRICS, APEC and the G20

By R. Evan Ellis
Xi Jinping and his government have been remarkably vague regarding the international agenda China publicly promotes.

From the Taipei Dome to Premier12 Champions: Taiwan’s Baseball Renaissance

From the Taipei Dome to Premier12 Champions: Taiwan’s Baseball Renaissance

By Jing Bo-jiun
Taiwan’s historic victory over Samurai Japan in the international tournament capped a wave of momentum for its national pastime.
India and China: A Thaw in the Making?

India and China: A Thaw in the Making?

By Shaheli Das
A spurt in high-level meetings has changed the mood in China-India diplomacy, but there are reasons for India to remain skeptical.

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