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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.
Google's China Plans: Backtrack and Backlash
By Bonnie Girard
Is Google going to give China a censored search engine?
Foreign Aid With Chinese Characteristics
By Jacob Mardell
CIDCA may professionalize Beijing’s foreign aid agenda, but it will also institutionalize a mercantilist model of development.
China Reshuffles Its Censorship Chiefs
By Charlotte Gao
China announces its new internet czar, after former cyber chief Lu Wei was officially charged with bribery.
CCP Wants to Enhance ‘Patriotism’ Among China's Intellectuals
By Charlotte Gao
Amid tensions at home and abroad, an increasing number of Chinese intellectuals are raising independent voices.
Understanding China’s Technological Rise
By Yanfei Li
The three factors underlying China's transformation into a rising technology powerhouse.
In Pursuit of Global Know-how: China’s New Area Studies Policy
By Margaret Myers and Ricardo Barrios
Beijing is making a concerted push to foster expertise on foreign regions and countries.
Army Day in China Exposes Xi Jinping’s PLA Challenges
By Bonnie Girard
Problems abound, from closing down PLA businesses to taking care of veterans.
China and Laos' Dam Disaster
By Shannon Tiezzi
There are strong political motives behind China's fast response.
In Xi’s China, the Center Takes Control of Foreign Affairs
By Helena Legarda
Exploring China's new Central Foreign Affairs Commission.
China’s New Foreign Policy Setup
By Thomas Eder
How has Xi Jinping remade China's foreign policy apparatus?
China’s Sudden #MeToo Movement
By Mu Chunshan
In the past week, accusations of sexual harassment and assault have exploded on Chinese social media.
China’s Belt and Road Makes Inroads in Africa
By Shannon Tiezzi
In Senegal, Rwanda, and Mauritius, China pursues Belt and Road agreements -- with mixed success.