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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.
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.
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.
Will President-Elect Bukele Alter El Salvador’s Relations With China?
By Charlotte Gao
John Bolton and Nayib Bukele recently discussed ways to counter “Chinese predatory practices.”
How a Pay TV Company Is Serving up a Soft Power Win for China in Africa
By Angela Lewis
StarTimes is making inroads across the continent, and winning fans in the process.
Hong Kong Identity and the Rise of Mandarin
By Kevin T. Bielicki
Mandarin has seen massive popularity growth in Hong Kong, but Cantonese, the city’s mother tongue, won’t be erased so easily.
What’s New About China’s Latest EU Policy Paper?
By Julian Chan
The last policy paper was issued just four years before. What changed?
Why China’s Younger Generation (Sort of) Loves Jiang Zemin
By Chutian Zhou
Meet China’s “toad worshipers.”
China Steps up Its Mining Interests in Greenland
By Marc Lanteigne and Mingming Shi
China’s growing involvement in Greenland presents risks and opportunities.
How Old Is China’s Belt and Road Initiative Exactly?
By Ankit Panda
The policies that became the Belt and Road Initiative date back into the early 2000s.
Taiwan Grants Entry to Chinese Asylum Seekers But Questions Surround Its Refugee Policy
By Nick Aspinwall
The two Chinese asylum seekers spent 125 days in limbo, highlighting issues in Taiwan's approach to refugees.