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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.
Lithuania’s Outreach to Taiwan Is Another Blow to China’s Europe Diplomacy
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Baltics, in particular, are more and more skeptical of engagement with Beijing – and sympathetic to Taiwan’s cause.
What Is the CPPCC Anyway?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Your guide to the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, just in time for its annual session in Beijing.
Chinese Vaccines Sweep Much of the World, Despite Concerns
By Associated Press
China has pledged roughly half a billion doses of its vaccines to more than 45 countries.
The ‘China Model’ Is Expanding in Hong Kong
By Angeli Datt
There are new signs of Hong Kong’s internet, legal, and press systems following in Beijing’s footsteps.
China Responds to Bloodshed in Myanmar With Deafening Silence
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing has a stated preference for no violence in Myanmar, but the deadly crackdown on February 28 was not enough to provoke China's condemnation.
Hong Kong’s Crackdown Moves With Dizzying Speed
By Jessie Lau
The events of the last week spell the end of any formal political opposition in Hong Kong.
Climate Cooperation With China Can Power the World – Sustainably
By Michael R. Davidson and Yiting Wang
The Belt and Road is accused of exporting China’s coal addiction. But it could also be a platform for spreading green energy around the world.
The Politics Behind China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Choices
By Bonnie Girard
China is keeping its vaccination campaign homegrown -- despite some reservations from the public.
Taiwan Shuffles Cabinet in Signal to Biden Administration
By Nick Aspinwall
The country named new heads of defense and China policy in what is being interpreted as an attempt to cool cross-strait tensions and work with the United States.
China’s Soft Power Grows in the Philippines
By Jason Hung
China is using a targeted expansion of its pop culture and media in the Philippines to promote pro-China narratives and content.
Is International Pressure Coalescing on China’s Xinjiang Policy?
By Eleanor Albert
Separate moves from Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. show signs of growing backlash to China's human rights abuses.
Why Isn’t China’s COVID-19 Stimulus Going Directly to Workers?
By Xiaochen Su
The rationale (and danger) of China’s lack of direct financial support to the people during the pandemic.