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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 Vision for the Belt and Road in South Asia
By Antara Ghosal Singh
What progress has the BRI made in South Asia thus far?
Why China Isn't Mourning the Collapse of the Trump-Kim Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing remains upbeat even after an early end to the Hanoi summit, and for good reason.
From Pyongyang to Hanoi: Kim Jong Un’s Long March Through China
By Jin Kai
As Trump and Kim meet in Hanoi, don't forget about China's resurgent ties with North Korea and Vietnam.
How Latin America Factors Into the US-China Rivalry
By Leigh Wedell
Chinese investments and technology are proving a powerful lure for Latin American countries.
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.
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.