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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.
The US-China Relationship: Why Words Matter
By Eleanor Albert
Don’t discount the damaging impact of escalatory rhetoric on both sides.
China’s Digital Silk Road Could Decide the US-China Competition
By Clayton Cheney
The Digital Silk Road will be critical in determining China’s ability to shape the international order of the 21st century.
China, Israel, and the Geopolitics of Seaports
By Altay Atlı
What could the Chinese investment in the Israeli port of Haifa mean for regional geopolitics in the Middle East?
Which Countries Are For or Against China's Xinjiang Policies?
By Catherine Putz
Last week, two coalitions sent competing letters to the UN Human Rights Council criticizing or backing China's Xinjiang policies.
Fresh Kidnappings of Chinese Nationals in Nigeria
By Eleanor Albert
The latest kidnappings highlight security risks for Chinese expatriates in Nigeria. But so far, that hasn't slowed Chinese investment.
Taiwan’s KMT Will Choose Its Candidate to Challenge a Resurgent President Tsai
By Nick Aspinwall
KMT contenders struggle to pull away from each other as political momentum shifts back to the ruling DPP.
Xi Jinping Continues His Quest for Absolute Party Control
By Shannon Tiezzi
A pair of recent meetings emphasized Xi's bid to strengthen CCP leadership even further.
What Do the US Democratic Presidential Contenders Think About China?
By Eleanor Albert
So far, the Democrats have had little to say about what’s often called the world’s most important bilateral relationship.
Taiwan Politicians Continue to Align Themselves With Hong Kong Protestors
By Nick Aspinwall
Protestors in Hong Kong demanding the withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill find a reliable ally in Taiwan.
Is China Winning Its War on Pollution?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Six years after the “airpocalypse,” China has made progress – but is still struggling in some areas.
Environmental Protest Breaks out in China’s Wuhan City
By Kendra Brock
Wuhan residents protested the construction of a waste-to-energy plant, repeating a pattern seen elsewhere in China in recent years.
Tensions Boil Over on Hong Kong Handover Anniversary
By Ken Moritsugu
A group of protesters in Hong Kong broke into the legislature, while tens of thousands marched through the city.