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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’s Trade War on China Is About More Than Trade
By Liu Wei
Forget the trade deficit. The trade war is part of a larger U.S. backlash against China's rise.
China's BRI Bet in the Middle East
By Bonnie Girard
Can China's efforts survive scrutiny and politics?
China's Arctic Future: A Sea Change
By Alexander Gran
China is increasingly more activist in the Arctic.
China’s Planned Nuclear Icebreaker
By Trym Aleksander Eiterjord
The commissioning of the country’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker is poised to bridge a wide range of national ambitions.
Israel-China Relations: Innovation, Infrastructure, Investment
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alex Pevzner.
What's Next for the China-CEE 16+1 Platform?
By Bartosz Kowalski
After the China-CEE Summit in Sofia, the “16+1” initiative is heading toward the EU.
Is There Really a ‘China Model’?
By Bonnie Girard
A closer look at Chinese claims that its blueprint for growth can be exported.
Only 4 Days in, China-US Trade War Escalates
By Charlotte Gao
The Trump administration announces additional tariffs on Chinese products and China vows to retaliate “as always.”
How Good Are China’s Cyber Defenses?
By Greg Austin
The foundations of China's cyber defenses remain weak.
While China and Germany Sign Trade Deals, Liu Xiaobo’s Widow Allowed to Leave China
By Charlotte Gao
Angela Merkel scores a human rights victory while Li Keqiang is in Germany to talk trade.
Amid US-China Trade War, Beijing Worries About Its Financial Sector
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese financial authorities insist China is capable of “winning big battles” and “tackling external risks.”
China’s Polar Strategy: An Emerging Gray Zone?
By Rebecca Pincus
How China is positioning itself to wield influence in the Arctic and Antarctic.