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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 Hungary’s Path Leads to China’s Belt and Road
By John Macri
Hungary’s various identities are all pointing in one direction: toward Beijing.
To Entice Foreign Firms, China Needs to Do More Than Show Good Intentions
By Zijia He and Amy Qingyi Xie
Facing a slowing economy, Beijing is struggling to boost the market confidence of the international business community.
Hong Kong’s Extradition Changes Tap Into Fears of Diminished Rights
By Eleanor Albert
Proposed changes, which would smooth extraditions to the mainland, must be seen in the broader context of Hong Kong-mainland relations.
Are the European Union and China Systemic Rivals?
By Dingding Chen and Junyang Hu
They need not be, but competition is on the rise between them.
CPEC Emboldens China and Pakistan’s Joint Effort to Manage Militancy
By Saira H. Basit
China is doubling down on Pakistan – and this time, it's determined to keep militancy from damaging the relationship.
Taiwan Vows ‘Forceful Expulsion’ of Chinese Fighters Flying in Taiwanese Airspace
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen slammed a “provocative” encroachment of Chinese aircraft.
The Missed Opportunity in China’s Foreign Investment Law
By Pär Nyrén
China’s system for security screening of foreign investments is still veiled in secrecy.
Italy Signs on to Belt and Road Initiative: EU-China Relations at Crossroads?
By Valbona Zeneli
This is a decisive moment for Europe, as it responds (for the first time) to Beijing’s industrial and commercial policies.
5 Reasons Why China Is Not the Soviet Union
By Jin Kai
Construing China as a threat to the United States in the model of the old USSR overlooks important differences.
The Dragon and the Kiwi: New Zealand’s Ardern in China
By Eleanor Albert
Can New Zealand's model for China relations survive recent frictions?
China’s Belt and Road: A Reality Check
By Richard Boucher
The Belt and Road makes China a player, but not the biggest nor the most dominant, in the game of international finance.
China’s “16+1” Is Dead? Long Live the “17+1.”
By Emilian Kavalski
This year’s summit might be the last for the “16+1” initiative – not because it’s dying, but because it’s expanding.