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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.
Can Chinese Cities Leave the Car Behind?
By Liu Shaokun
For years, city planners in China have prioritized cars, but they're now taking a different route.
The China-Japan Infrastructure Nexus: Competition or Collaboration?
By Ravi Prasad
Can China and Japan cooperate in building Southeast Asia's much-needed infrastructure?
China Remains Low Key as 2nd Round of US-China Trade Talks Start
By Charlotte Gao
A Chinese delegation has arrived in Washington, D.C. for a five-day negotiation.
The History of China and Iran’s Unlikely Partnership
By Bonnie Girard
How did a communist country and an theocracy form a close partnership?
What Has Karl Marx Ever Done for China?
By Kerry Brown
The key to Marx's appeal for modern China lies in his conception of history.
Challenges in Taiwanese Society
By Shin Kawashima
Transitional Justice and the 31 Preferential Policies
China’s Cybersecurity Headache
By Qiheng Chen
The need to secure smart devices can provide common ground for cooperation
What Did China Really Think of the Xi-Modi Meeting?
By Merriden Varrall and Charlie Lyons Jones
Chinese media coverage was far different than the English language summaries.
The China Challenge to Churchill Downs
By Bonnie Girard
Justify wins; transparency and accountability lose.
China, North Korea Hold Second Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Amid a flurry of Korea-centered diplomacy, Xi and Kim make sure they are still on the same page.
How Xi’an’s Past Became a Blueprint for Its Future
By Erin Dunne
Public memory as a tool of development in Xi’an.
Zai Jian, Peppa Pig
By Biyun Song
The removal of the cartoon character is the latest example of Chinese social media giants' self-censorship.