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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.
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.
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?
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
China’s Foreign Affairs Director Seat May Fall out of the Politburo
By Tristan Kenderdine
Without any strong contender emerging to replace Yang Jiechi, the next director of the Office of Foreign Affairs could be cut from the Politburo, opening a slot for a different party position.
Are China’s BRI Glory Days Over?
By Luke Hunt
ASEAN wrestles with Chinese debt and post-pandemic recovery plans.
China-US Meeting in Zurich Paves the Way for a Biden-Xi Virtual Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's meeting with Yang Jiechi, China's top foreign policy official, was noticeably milder than their first talks.
What’s Behind China’s Latest Mega Hydro-Engineering Project?
By Genevieve Donnellon-May and Mark Wang
The Red Flag River is a means to expand China’s domestic water security networks.
China’s Top Disciplinary Body Moves Against Ex-Security Officials Fu Zhenghua, Sun Lijun
By Jesse Turland
Under Xi Jinping it has become the norm for the Chinese Communist Party’s key anti-corruption body to oust senior public security officials who are disloyal or disliked.