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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.
How Will the EU Answer China’s Turn Toward ‘Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy’?
By Earl Wang
The EU has no choice but to be united with regard to its interactions with China as Beijing’s foreign policy becomes more centralized and assertive.
The Environmental Costs of China’s Maritime Ambition
By Paula Knack
Too many Chinese vessels, whether fishing boats or dredgers, destroy marine protected areas.
China Tells US to Close Consulate in Chengdu Amid Growing Spat
By Associated Press
The move follows the U.S. closure of China's consulate in Houston as relations continue to spiral downward.
Offshore Balancing: A Grand Strategy for the China Dream
By Andrew Latham
Xi Jinping seems to have settled on a grand strategy for a risen China.
Taiwan Legislature Moves to Explore Renaming China Airlines, Emphasizing ‘Taiwan’ on Passports
By Nick Aspinwall
The resolutions, passed Wednesday, do not mandate the changes but could lead to the renaming of Taiwan’s flag carrier and a redesign of its passports.
How Chinese People View the US Sanctions Against Huawei
By Mu Chunshan
The attack on Huawei has been hugely damaging for Chinese popular opinion toward the United States.
Chinese Investment in Myanmar: Beyond Myitsone Dam
By Ruosui Zhang
How national security concerns sealed the varying fates of Chinese investment projects in Myanmar.
Can China Use LGBTQ Rights to Bolster Its Human Rights Reputation?
By Jo Kim
LGBTQ issues are one of the few rights areas where some discussion and dissent is allowed.
After Huawei, the Nuclear Question Looms Large for China-UK Relations
By Philip Crowe
Planned Chinese investment in the British nuclear sector is the next big sticking point for London and Beijing.
The World Is Falling for China’s Hong Kong Trap
By Andrei Lungu
With the national security law, the CCP created for itself the perfect opportunity to pit China against “foreign hostile forces.”
Is China’s ‘Health Code’ Here to Stay?
By Chuyi Sheng and Zijia He
The genie is out of the bottle. What does the future hold for a permanent health code system?
China’s Activists Mourn the Loss of Hong Kong’s Glimmer of Hope
By Diana Fu and Sida Liu
Chinese grassroots activists looked to Hong Kong for inspiration. Now Hong Kongers must learn from mainlanders how to confront a paranoid regime.