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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.
October 20, 2021
Op-Ed in China Draws Backlash for Advocating Women ‘Warm Rural Bachelors’ Beds’
By Jesse Turland
Since the latest census results confirmed slowing marriage and birth rates, policy solutions have increasingly undermined women’s rights.
October 20, 2021
Can Russia and Mongolia Replace Australia’s Coal Supply to China?
By Bolor Lkhaajav
As China grapples with an energy shortage, it is increasingly looking to source coal from its northern neighbors.
October 20, 2021
China’s Shenzhou 13 Mission and Its Long-Term Impact
By Namrata Goswami
With three astronauts set to spend six months on China’s space station, this is China’s most ambitious human space mission to date.
October 18, 2021
China’s Overseas Coal Pledge Is Not a Climate Change Gamechanger
By Mathias Lund Larsen
Over-enthusiasm for Xi’s coal pledge will let China get away with lower overall climate ambitions.
October 16, 2021
Beijing’s Balancing Act on China-US Relations
By Brian Wong
Chinese leaders must balance the current push for strategic de-escalation with the hyper-nationalism at play among average Chinese.
October 16, 2021
Ahead of Latest Mission, China Renews Space Cooperation Vow
By Associated Press
China is sending three astronauts to spend six months aboard its space station – which it built after being excluded from the ISS.
October 15, 2021
Xi and Tsai’s Dueling Messages on Cross-Strait Relations
By Zhenze Huang
How should we understand the “Double Tenth Day” addresses made by the two leaders?
October 14, 2021
‘The Battle at Lake Changjin’ and China’s New View of War
By Carice Witte
War was once viewed as a danger to the ruling party. Now it is perceived as a way to strengthen CCP’s position.
October 13, 2021
Artist Wants Hong Kong Sculpture Back as Deadline for Removal Passes
By Associated Press
The removal order is “an attack against the memory about the Tiananmen crackdown,” artist Jens Galschioet said.
October 13, 2021
Does China’s Remaining Non-State Media Have a Future?
By Jesse Turland
New draft regulations could cripple outlets like Caixin, considered a bastion of investigative journalism scrutinizing corporate and government dealings.
October 13, 2021
China and the ‘Asia-South America Digital Door’
By Lauren Ashmore
Chile’s project promoting digital connectivity to Asia has implications for the China-U.S. competition.
October 12, 2021
On Internet Freedom, China and Taiwan Are Worlds Apart
By Sarah Cook and Allie Funk
One is ranked as the most oppressive digital environment. The other is among the freest.
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