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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, ASEAN Band Together in the Fight Against Coronavirus
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo
The ASEAN-China special session on COVID-19 may mark the start of China offering assistance and expertise to other countries battling the outbreak.
China: US Reporter Cap Part of Cold War Mentality
By Associated Press
China on Tuesday denounced a move by the Trump administration to cap the number of Chinese state-run media journalists who can work in the United States as "based on the Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice."
Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Taiwan Takes Measures to Restrict Travel From China
By Ankit Panda
The island has successfully limited the spread of COVID-19 so far.
Friends and Enemies: China Is Grading the World’s Coronavirus Reactions
By Jo Kim
Which countries received China’s praise – or its scorn – over their COVID-19 assistance ultimately boils down to diplomatic interests more than reality.
China-Finland: Beijing’s ‘Model Relationship’ in Europe?
By Matti Puranen
Even as Helsinki remains largely passive, China’s influencing activities in Finland draw increasing attention.
Don’t Forget China’s Other Viral Outbreak
By Madison Plaster
China’s efforts to contain coronavirus are stalling recovery from an earlier African Swine Fever outbreak, with implications for food security.
The Coronavirus Outbreak: How Democratic Taiwan Outperformed Authoritarian China
By Victor (Lin) Pu
Taiwan’s example proves that the free flow of information is the best treatment for the coronavirus outbreak.
The Missing Link in China’s Economic Ambitions in Latin America
By Wenyuan Wu
The spotty records of Chinese companies on sustainability continue to undermine Beijing’s ambitions in the region.
Countering China’s Influence Campaigns at European Universities
By Ivana Karásková
Central and Eastern EU member states are in general vulnerable given the financial constraints at even the leading universities.
Czech Companies the Latest Target of Chinese Retaliation for Taiwan Ties
By Nick Aspinwall
The Chinese government threatened Czech companies over a planned Taiwan visit by a top Czech official. It’s part of a global strategy to pressure entities that engage with Taiwan.
China’s Leaders Say Nation Yet to Turn Corner in Coronavirus Fight
By Associated Press
China's leadership sounded a cautious note Friday about the country's progress in halting the spread of the new virus after several days of upbeat messages.
New Coronavirus Cases Decline in China as Counting Method Revised Again
By Associated Press
Authorities have once again changed how they count new daily infections.