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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.
As Drought Worsens Chip Shortage, Taiwan Fights Brain Drain to China
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan, under pressure to alleviate a global chip shortage, is fighting a drought at home and recruitment of its engineers by Chinese competitors.
China Moves Toward a Permanent Space Presence
By Namrata Goswami
The launch of the first piece of China's space station is a big step toward achieving a long-standing goal.
Czechia: A Case Study of China’s Changing Overseas Propaganda Efforts
By Filip Sebok
How China localizes its propaganda via disinformation outlets in the Czech Republic.
China-Germany Relations at the Crossroads
By Shannon Tiezzi
China tries to keep Germany a bright spot in its European relations, as an end to Angela Merkel’s lengthy tenure looms.
Xinjiang Cotton and the Shift in China’s Censorship Approach
By Zoe Jordan
What makes China’s shifting strategy on Xinjiang information management unique is that in addition to traditional approach to censorship, there seems to be a shift to fill the censored silence with noise.
China Launches Core Space Station Module
By Abhijnan Rej
The country expects to complete construction of its space station, called Tiangong, next year.
The CCP Hand Behind China’s Xinjiang Cotton Backlash
By Angeli Datt
The boycott movement marks a blurred line between genuine anger and manufactured outrage.
Chinese Companies Consider Mixing Vaccines, Booster Shots
By Huizhong Wu
China's vaccine makers are looking at ways to increase the efficiency of their shots.
A Beijing-Born Director Made Oscar History. Why Isn’t China Celebrating?
By Jessie Lau
The case of Chloe Zhao represents the increasing pressures on ethnic Chinese creators abroad.
Would People in Mainland China and Hong Kong Choose Democracy If They Could?
By Jiangnan Zhu, Siqin Kang, Weijia Chen, Shitong Lin, and Siqi Wang
Analyzing the regime preferences of people in mainland China and Hong Kong during the pandemic.
China and US to Send in New Ambassadors
By Eleanor Albert
Qin Gang and Nicholas Burns will be taking on the high-profile postings during a time of renewed tensions.
Taiwan Security Officials Propose Ban on Chinese Flag
By Nick Aspinwall
A new bill would make displaying the PRC flag into a national security offense. Critics say it would violate freedom of speech.