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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.
China’s Rise in the Middle East: Beyond Economics
By Nicholas Lyall
As China’s economic leadership grows, can it keep aloof from tangled regional politics and security issues?
Chinese President and Saudi Crown Prince Hold a ‘Win-Win’ Meeting
By Charlotte Gao
China and Saudi Arabia plan to expand cooperation on a wide variety of fields, including counterterrorism.
China’s Top Anti-Corruption Organ Declares Safeguarding Xi's Status Its Top Priority
By Charlotte Gao
Both the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the new National Supervisory Commission are first and foremost political organs.
How the US-China Tech Wars Will Impact the Developing World
By Deborah Lehr
If an “economic iron curtain” falls, it will be in areas like the Middle East and Africa.
The Real Danger of China’s National Intelligence Law
By Bonnie Girard
There’s a bloody history behind the idea that the average Chinese citizen should defend national security from unspecified threats.
Why China Could Support Regime Change in Venezuela
By Xiaoyu Lu and Maryhen Jiménez Morales
China has adopted a more flexible attitude toward regime transition and intervention than is often realized.
Former Top General Fang Fenghui Jailed for Life for Bribery
By Charlotte Gao
But the Chinese authorities intentionally avoided significant details of Feng's case.
UK Cybersecurity Chief: Oversight of Huawei Is Working
By Kelvin Chan
The comments underscore London’s reluctance to ban the Chinese company from its future 5G network.
China Ready to Reach a Trade Deal With US
By Charlotte Gao
China’s attitude toward U.S.-China trade talks switched from belligerence to silence and now to optimism.
Britain's Empty South China Sea Gesture
By Kerry Brown
Sending an aircraft carrier to the region, amid the turmoil of Brexit, is likely seen in China as empty posturing.
Xi: China Must Never Adopt Constitutionalism, Separation of Powers, or Judicial Independence
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese president calls for strengthening the Communist Party’s leadership over law in China.
China in the Middle East: Past, Present, and Future
By Nicholas Lyall
Tracing the recent history and trajectory of China’s presence in the Middle East.