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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.
What’s Wrong in Hong Kong?
By Tim Summers
Hong Kong’s story is not just about its relationship with its post-1997 sovereign power.
Xi Jinping’s Busy G-20 Summit
By Eleanor Albert
What to watch for when China's president heads to Japan later this week.
Hong Kong’s Protesters Live up to Their City’s Heritage
By Bonnie Girard
An intrepid new generation is following in the footsteps of previous Hong Kongers.
Can China Broker the Resolution of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict?
By Vasif Huseynov
China’s expanding economic ties with the two sides of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict give Beijing important leverage to push for quick resolution.
Xi’s North Korea Visit: All Style, No Substance?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The symbolism was heavy for the Chinese president’s first Pyongyang trip, but there were no major announcements made.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: A Vehicle for Cooperation or Competition?
By Eleanor Albert
The SCO reflects shifting power dynamics in this subregion, particularly between China and Russia.
Taiwan’s President Clears Her Primary Challenge. Will Her Party Get on Board?
By Nick Aspinwall
Now that Tsai Ing-wen has vanquished her primary challenger, she must get her party behind her in Taiwan’s general election.
Hong Kong Activists’ Deadline Passes Without Government Response
By Associated Press
Activists are gearing up for another round of protests after the government declines to withdraw the extradition bill.
A Bitter Stalemate in Canada-China Relations
By Grant Wyeth
While Meng Wanzhou is sure to receive a fair extradition hearing, the situation for 3 Canadians remains much more opaque.
The Myth of a Chinese Takeover in the Russian Far East
By Xiaochen Su
The Chinese presence in Siberia and the Far East is actually declining, not growing.
Where Does China Stand on the Libya Conflict?
By Samuel Ramani
China's experiences in the last Libya conflict are informing its position this time around.
Xi Jinping Is (Finally) Visiting North Korea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi will make his first trip to Pyongyang later this week.