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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-Japan Relations at a Crossroads Amid Strategic Challenges
By Aparna Divya
As economic interdependence collides with security concerns, China and Japan must decide between the paths of rivalry or coexistence.
New Regulations Seek to Address Chinese Military Veterans’ Concerns
By Anushka Saxena
China’s military veterans have organized a long line of protests against low pensions and corruption. Will the latest changes finally assuage their complaints?
Taiwan People’s Party Faces Its First Corruption Scandals
By Brian Hioe
Misreported campaign expenses and allegations of shady real estate deals could jeopardize the TPP's corruption-free image.
The Chinese Experience in Germany: A Legacy of Struggle and Rebirth
By Tim Hildebrandt
The current relationship between China and Germany has developed against the backdrop of a darker history.
Gold Medal Rivalry: For China and the US, the Olympics Are More Than Just Sport
By Shaoyu Yuan
The Olympics have become a stage where national pride, identity, and global ambitions are fiercely contested, reflecting the shifting tides of global power.
China Hits Back at the US in Response to Doping Allegations Dogging Its Swimmers
By Associated Press
Amid harsh scrutiny following revelations that 23 Chinese swimmers failed drug tests in 2021, China called for more intensive testing of U.S. track and field competitors.
China Released New Renewable Energy Consumption Benchmarks
By Chris Hankin
These targets are one of the most direct tools for mandating increases in renewable energy consumption.
Evaluating Colombia’s Strategic Partnership With China
By Joseph Bouchard
The country has traditionally relied on the U.S. for economic and strategic support, but Beijing is rapidly making in-roads.
Guangzhou Shows Why China Is So Attractive to the Global South
By Gabriele Manca
Move over, New York: China’s southern metropolis is the new global city of opportunity.
China Treads Cautiously After Hasina Is Driven From Power in Bangladesh
By Shannon Tiezzi
For China, Hasina’s ouster brings dreaded instability – but also a potential opportunity.
China’s EV Overcapacity Is Inevitable
By Zhuoran Li
China’s local governments have a strong interest in ensuring the survival and success of local car factories – regardless of market conditions.
Taiwan’s Olympic Controversies
By Brian Hioe
From the usual political controversies to a global furor over a boxer’s gender, Taiwan has been in the spotlight several times in the Paris Games.