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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.
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.
Another US-China Dialogue Bites the Dust
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomatic and Security Dialogue joins economic talks in the dustbin of U.S.-China relations.
How China Sidelines NGOs
By Hannah Feldshuh
NGOs were essential in helping expand protections for domestic violence victims, but now their contributions are being limited.
Is China Really Interfering in the US Elections?
By Shannon Tiezzi
History suggests it's definitely possible, but so far the Trump administration hasn't made a convincing case.
China’s Military Health Diplomacy
By Zi Yang
The 2018 Asia-Pacific Military Health Exchange helped China build ties with Asian states, but failed to thaw tensions with the United States.
Where US Sanctions Bite China’s Military
By Bonnie Girard
Some of the new sanctions are harmless, from China's perspective, but one is likely to hurt.
How China Is Losing the World
By Kerry Brown
China’s over-reach risks creating a wellspring of resistance to its global ambitions.
China’s Surreptitious Advance in Afghanistan
By Shubhangi Pandey
Deteriorating Afghan security poses risks for China, so Beijing is quietly building up its presence in the area.
What the China-Vatican Deal Means for Taiwan
By Gary Sands
A reported agreement could spell trouble for Taipei -- and China's Catholics.