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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.
China Will Generate More Nuclear Power Than Both France and the United States by 2030
By Rakshith Shetty
China's rapid build-up of nuclear reactors is expected to see it top the global standings.
A Top White House Official Says US and China Are Working to Avoid Conflict at Talks in Beijing
By Ken Moritsugu
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is meeting again with China's top foreign policy official, Wang Yi – this time in Beijing.
A New ‘Band-Aid’ for China’s Property Market: Can It Stop the Bleeding?
By Lizzi C. Lee
Will Beijing's new focus on finished homes and financial lifelines for developers bring stability, or are these just temporary fixes to a deeper crisis?
China in Central America: Just a Mirage
By Javier Meléndez
Since 2017, Central American countries have strengthened ties with China, based on promises of benefits. Instead, they face growing trade deficits and failed projects.
‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Shows China’s Cultural Soft Power Is No Myth
By Ryan M. Allen
China has long been derided for a perceived lack of soft power. A smash video game hit belies that narrative.
Rampant Nationalism Is Undermining China’s ‘Three Warfares’
By Weilong (David) Kong
Violent xenophobia and “wolf warrior” sentiments are at odds with the government’s emphasis on public opinion warfare.
One Woman’s Custody Battle Highlights the Challenges Facing Same-Sex Couples in China
By Huizhong Wu
Because same-sex marriage is not recognized in China, there is little legal clarity on child custody and visitation rights.
Why Contaminated Cooking Oil in China Is A Recipe for Disaster
By Genevieve Donnellon-May
China’s struggles with food safety persist – and few issues stoke public discontent so acutely.
China Rejects the ‘San Francisco System’
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Beijing may be trying to turn back the clock.
Controlling Tomorrow: China’s Dominance Over Future Strategic Supply Chains
By David Song-Pehamberger
To secure China’s economic growth, Beijing wants to expand its control over global supply chains in strategic and emerging technologies.
Understanding the KMT’s Evolving Foreign Policy
By Hiro Fu
“Close relations with the U.S., friendly relations with Japan, and peaceful relations with China” is a mantra crafted and adapted to align with public opinion in Taiwan.
The Real Challenge to the CCP’s Third Plenum Vision
By Zhuoran Li
Competition and friction between China’s different levels of government is going to complicate implementation of the reform agenda.