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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.
Trump, China, and Ah Q
By Kerry Brown
Trump proves that the spirit of Lu Xun’s Ah Q is alive and well in China.
The China-Europe Disconnect
By Nicholas Olczak
Misunderstandings threaten to derail stronger Sino-European relations.
Facing Chinese Pressure, Taiwan’s President Tsai Seeks ‘Survival Niche’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Tsai Ing-wen promises to stay the course on cross-strait relations, while pursuing “values-based diplomacy” abroad.
Meng Hongwei and the Rule of Law With Chinese Characteristics
By Bonnie Girard
The former Interpol chief is the latest example of China’s problematic justice system.
China’s Nuclear Diplomacy in the Middle East
By Samuel Hickey
China will have to balance its nuclear 'going out' with nonproliferation concerns.
China Quietly Detains Interpol President Meng Hongwei
By Charlotte Gao
After a press conference by his wife and Interpol’s formal request, Chinese authorities finally revealed Meng’s whereabouts.
The Growing Institutionalization of China’s Polar Silk Road
By Trym Aleksander Eiterjord
China is building an increasingly mature platform to support its scientific and commercial interests in the Arctic.
No Place for Real Marxists in Communist China
By Palden Sonam
Students are finding out the hard way that there is a huge gap between pure Marxism and the Chinese brand.
Red Scarves and Iowa Newspapers: China’s Propaganda in Action
By Bonnie Girard
Chinese domestic media mechanisms falter in the international arena.
Pence on Political Interference: ‘China Wants a Different American President’
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. vice president accused China of “meddling” in U.S. politics in a harshly critical speech.
Who Assaulted Whom? Conflicting Stories as CCTV Reporter Taken Away by UK Police
By Charlotte Gao
A CCTV reporter allegedly slapped a volunteer at a UK Conservative Party conference, but CCTV provides a different story.
Chinese Students in the US: Beware of Deteriorating US-China Relations
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese students in the United States are standing at the very front of this conflict and they will be directly impacted.