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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: 2017 Was 'Crossroads of History'
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese Foreign Minister says the world is at a crucial stage of shifting balance of power.
China's Foreign Minister Reflects on 2017 in Chinese Foreign Policy
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese foreign minister looks back on 2017.
The CCP Plants the China Dream Abroad
By David Gitter
“The CCP’s arms of influence are targeting foreign societies in ways that have seldom been fully considered.”
China Cleans up Its Act on Environmental Enforcement
By Peter Corne and Johnny Browaeys
China's latest environmental crackdown actually has teeth – and it's not ending any time soon.
Taiwan's 'New Southbound Policy' Scores Win in the Philippines
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taipei hopes its expanded investment agreement with Manila is the first of many with ASEAN partners.
Xi’s One Belt One Road: A Plan Too Big to Fail?
By Lee YingHui
Xi's legacy will be judged by the success or failure of his signature policy initiative.
Why China 'Respects' Putin’s Bid for the Russian Presidency
By Charlotte Gao
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he will run again for president in 2018 after a third presidential term.
Modern China and the 2 Great Mountains
By Kerry Brown
Feudalism and imperialism are gone, but China faces new 'mountains': social and environmental issues.
What’s China’s Stance on Trump’s Jerusalem Decision?
By Charlotte Gao
China reaffirms its support for East Jerusalem as the capital of a Palestinian state.
Chinese Newspaper Publishes Nuclear Attack Survival Guide
By Charlotte Gao
The official paper of Jilin, near the North Korean border, publishes a full-page article about precautions to take.
China and Germany: So Far, Yet So Close
By Shashi Tharoor
An unexpected partnership emerged between Beijing and Berlin. But how should Germany respond to China’s rise: engage or embrace?
How Did China’s War Against Smog Turn into a Ban on Coal-Heating?
By Charlotte Gao
Thousands of families, schools, and factories in northern China are left in the cold without any heating system.
Is Wang Huning Trying to Hide His Light?
By Charlotte Gao
China’s new ideology czar Wang Huning has been up to his ears in media exposure.
The Complicated China-Vatican Relationship Moves Forward
By Charlotte Gao
Both sides express willingness to improve bilateral relations despite sporadic unfriendly gestures.
A Closer Look at Obama’s Trip to China
By Charlotte Gao
Former U.S. President Barack Obama just concluded a trip to China as well as to India and France.
China Slams Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper
By Charlotte Gao
Australia reaffirms that the South China Sea ruling is ‘final and binding’ on China in its new Foreign Policy White Paper.
China, US Fight Over China’s Market Economy Status
By Charlotte Gao
U.S. opposes China market economy status at WTO and launches ‘historic’ anti-dumping investigations against China.
Can China Solve the Rohingya Crisis?
By K. S. Venkatachalam
The three-phase Chinese proposal for ending the crisis merits serious consideration.
The Death of Zhang Yang and China's Military Purge
By Adam Ni
General Zhang’s suicide comes as Xi consolidates his hold over the Chinese military.
Why German Companies Are Threatening to Retreat From China
By Charlotte Gao
The firms are concerned by the CCP's attempts to increase its influence within foreign companies
Is President Xi’s Climate Leadership Overstated?
By Zach Montague
Is China willing to prioritize climate goals over business?
Why China Wants Syria in its New Belt and Road
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese foreign ministry offers to support Syria’s reconstruction
In Call With Trump, Xi Restates Korean Denuclearization China's ‘Unswerving Goal’
By Charlotte Gao
The presidents of China and US had a phone call about North Korea’s latest missile launch
Growing Tensions Between China and the EU Over 16+1 Platform
By Richard Q. Turcsanyi
The EU is increasingly suspicious of China's specialized outreach to Central and Eastern Europe. Should it be?