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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 Flies Aircraft Close to Taiwan After Taiwan Launches Live-Fire Drills
By Nick Aspinwall
The moves come shortly after Xi told Chinese troops to prepare for war, kicking off a potentially volatile 2019.
Making China Communist Again?
By William Hurst
Chinese students are rediscovering Marx and Mao even as the Chinese government becomes less tolerant of any criticism.
How Post-WWI France Helped Shape Revolutionary China
By Bonnie Girard
A Chinese work-study program in France turns 100 this year. Its impact is still felt today.
China’s Economic Growth Sinks to 3-Decade Low
By Joe McDonald
As the trade war begins to bite, China’s government is looking to prop up growth for 2019.
Why Are Chinese Courts Turning to AI?
By Meng Yu and Guodong Du
A drive to standardize judgments for “similar cases” has courts experimenting with big data and AI.
China’s Economy Czar to Visit Washington for Trade Talks
By Joe McDonald
Finally, the U.S. and China’s top trade officials will meet for direct talks.
China’s Plan to Break off US Allies
By Tao Peng
There’s a reason Beijing is pressuring Canada – not the US – over Meng Wanzhou’s arrest. Australia and New Zealand could be next.
Poland Charges Huawei Manager With Spying for China
By Vanessa Gera
Huawei's legal troubles abroad continue, this time with a espionage charges against a local director.
An American Hotel That Reports to the Chinese State Council
By Bonnie Girard
Chinese state enterprises’ quiet investments in the U.S.
Obviously, Beijing Wants to Make US-China Trade Talks Work
By Charlotte Gao
China has every reason to seek a deal now, considering that Beijing is surrounded by domestic challenges and troubles.
After Latest US-China Talks, Where Does the Trade Truce Stand?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China doesn't seem to be offering much more than it already has. Will that be enough for Trump?
Is This the End of the ‘1992 Consensus’?
By Gary Sands
Tsai Ing-wen is promoting her alternative 'Taiwan consensus,' but the KMT remains committed to the 1992 consensus.