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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.
Argentina and Brazil’s Divergent Approaches to China’s Belt and Road
By Rodrigo Moura
Argentina and Brazil’s different choices shed some light on the question of why some developing countries join the Chinese scheme while others stay away.
What Did the 3rd Belt and Road Forum Mean for Africa?
By Trevor Lwere
There has been much talk of a perceived slowdown in BRI lending, but African leaders are still looking to China to advance development goals.
Germany Has a New Player in Left-Wing Politics. Where Does It Stand on China?
By Tim Hildebrandt
The emergence of a potential new party has injected new uncertainties into Germany's ongoing China policy debate.
Chinese Gather Despite Heavy Security as Former Premier Li Keqiang Is Laid to Rest
By Christopher Bodeen and Ken Moritsugu
Authorities appeared to be taking a relatively light approach to the public outpouring of grief at Li's passing, possibly to avoid sparking a larger incident.
Decoding the ‘Positive Signal’ in China-US Relations
By Sophie Wushuang Yi
Amid several simultaneous humanitarian crises, finding a China-U.S. modus vivendi could not be more urgent.
As Taiwan’s Election Looms, KMT-TPP Unity Talks Stumble
By Brian Hioe
With three candidates vying for the pan-Blue vote, Taiwan's presidential election is shaping up to be contentious but ultimately not very competitive.
Chinese Arrivals Fill Gaps Left by Hong Kong Exodus
By Kanis Leung
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers left amid a crackdown on dissent. But Hong Kong is still freer than the mainland, making it attractive for Chinese professionals.
China’s Growing Offshore Wind Energy Drive
By Anne-Marie Dedene
China's unrelenting commitment to offshore wind energy has sent ripples across the global energy landscape and the European Union’s efforts to build up their own offshore wind sector.
After 5 Year Absence, China’s Foreign Minister Visits Washington
By Shannon Tiezzi
During Wang Yi's visit, both sides emphasized the importance of dialogue, but were tight-lipped on what, exactly, was being discussed.
The Sudden Death of China’s Former No. 2 Leader Li Keqiang Comes as a Shock
By Kanis Leung
Li, who was premier from March 2013 to March 2023, passed away from a heart attack at age 68.
China’s Former Premier Li Keqiang Dies at 68
By Emily Wang Fujiyama and Kanis Leung
An English-speaking economist, Li was considered a contender to succeed then-Chinese Communist Party leader Hu Jintao in 2013.
Is China Killing Its Fledgling Golden Geese?
By Jeremiah May
The East Asian countries that escaped the middle income trap did so on the backs of strong private enterprises. China is hamstringing its own corporate giants.