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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.
The CCP’s Plan to 'Sinicize' Religions
By Julia Bowie and David Gitter
Bureaucratic changes are intended to aid the CCP in further pressuring religious groups.
The Trump-Kim Summit: Good News for China
By Shannon Tiezzi
China saw its proposals put in motion and its role highlighted by Trump.
The Tsai Administration, Local Elections and China-Taiwan Relations
By Yoshiyuki Ogasawara
Upcoming local elections in Taiwan will have regional significance.
China’s National Media Places Rare Blame on ZTE
By Charlotte Gao
In exchange for sanctions lifting, ZTE agrees to pay an additional $1 billion penalty to the U.S government.
What Is China's Objective With the 2018 16+1 Summit?
By Andrew Witthoeft
What is China's ultimate objective with the 16+1 process?
Swedish Press Jointly Urges China to Free Detained Bookseller Gui Minhai
By Charlotte Gao
Since his dramatic rearrest on a train in January, Swedish citizen Gui Minhai has been detained (again) for months.
North Korea and China, Friends Again?
By Anny Boc
How economic engagement with North Korea serves China’s broader strategy in Northeast Asia.
The Legacy of Tiananmen
By Bonnie Girard
China's leaders made some cold-blooded calculations before sending in the tanks. Their choices still echo today.
Brace Yourselves: The US-China Trade War Is About to Begin
By Shannon Tiezzi
With less than 2 weeks before tariffs are rolled out, the latest effort at negotiations has come and gone.
What China’s Upcoming Space Station Means for the World
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
The planned space station will give China a powerful diplomatic tool for influence.
Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison, Anbang’s Founder Appeals
By Charlotte Gao
Wu Xiaohui, once a high-profile Chinese tycoon, decides to fight to the end.
China's Complicated LGBT Movement
By Si Chen
Is China becoming a more open and friendly place for LGBT people? The answer is both yes and no.