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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.
Football and the China Dream
By Kerry Brown and Layne Vandenberg
Even when playing the same game, China's aims are different.
US-China Trade War Starts
By Charlotte Gao
China accuses the United States of waging the biggest trade war ever in economic history.
What to Expect at the 2018 China-CEE 16+1 Summit
By Richard Q. Turcsanyi
What to watch for as the premiers of China and Central and Eastern European countries gather in Sofia.
HNA Group Chairman’s Sudden Death Stokes Conspiracy Theories
By Charlotte Gao
Wang Jian reportedly died in an accident during a business trip in France.
China Issues Travel Warning Against US, Citing ‘Frequent’ Shootings, Robberies, and Thefts
By Charlotte Gao
Earlier, the United States warned its citizens to “exercise increased caution in China.”
Why the Civil Nuclear Trap Is Part and Parcel of the Belt and Road Strategy
By Sam Reynolds
Civil nuclear energy presents grave pitfalls in terms of cost, innovation and security that BRI countries cannot and should not afford.
China’s Artificial Intelligence Revolution: a Sputnik Moment for the West?
By Kris Hartley
If Western countries wish to compete with China in artificial intelligence, they will need to strengthen their ambition.
What’s Next for China’s 16+1 Platform in Central and Eastern Europe?
By Alicja Bachulska
The debate over development of the 16+1 platform continues.
Shanghai Torn Apart After 2 Schoolboys Killed in Random Knife Attack
By Charlotte Gao
To “take revenge on society,” a man attacked children with knife outside an elite elementary school in Shanghai.
How China Can Make the Most of Its Solar Energy Boom
By Samuel Corwin
China's solar industry has made great strides, but national priorities continue to be undermined by local realities.
China’s Nuclear Energy Gambit
By Anthony Kleven
Nuclear power has emerged as an option for Beijing as it continues its struggle to transition to a cleaner, low-carbon future.
Mattis' Visit to China: Agree to Disagree?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. secretary of defense brings a dose of “reality” to the U.S.-China military relationship.