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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.

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The Expected and Unexpected of China's Government Appointments

The Expected and Unexpected of China's Government Appointments

By Charlotte Gao
Wang Qishan, Yang Xiaodu, and the prospects for  the next phase of China’s anti-corruption campaign.
Tough Tasks for China’s New Environment Ministry

Tough Tasks for China’s New Environment Ministry

By Jackson Ewing
Beijing is fundamentally changing its environmental governance, but will it work?

‘Asian Godfather’ Li Ka-shing to Retire

‘Asian Godfather’ Li Ka-shing to Retire

By Charlotte Gao
Since Chinese President Xi Jinping came to power, Li has slowly but systematically withdrawn from China’s market.

‘We Are Chinese’: How China Is Influencing Sierra Leone’s Presidential Election

‘We Are Chinese’: How China Is Influencing Sierra Leone’s Presidential Election

By Arran Elcoate
China is playing an unusually direct role in Sierra Leone's presidential campaign.

China's Medical Aid in Africa

China's Medical Aid in Africa

By Long Wang and Joshua Bateman
China is doing more than building roads in Africa. It's also curing patients.
China's Massive Government Overhaul: What You Need to Know

China's Massive Government Overhaul: What You Need to Know

By Shannon Tiezzi
A brief rundown of the changes and what they reveal about Beijing's priorities and ambitions.

China’s Quest: To Be a Status Super Power

China’s Quest: To Be a Status Super Power

By Kerry Brown
China wants the respect and the space accorded to a superpower, but it doesn’t want the responsibilities.
What Does a Trump-Kim Meeting Mean for China?

What Does a Trump-Kim Meeting Mean for China?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite relief that war seems less likely, there are concerns about China’s lack of input in the current round of diplomacy.

In Xinjiang, China’s 'Neo-Totalitarian' Turn Is Already a Reality

In Xinjiang, China’s 'Neo-Totalitarian' Turn Is Already a Reality

By Michael Clarke
China is not only reviving Mao-era social controls, but augmenting them through cutting-edge technology.

Xi Jinping: Rising Dictator or Another East Asian Strongman?

Xi Jinping: Rising Dictator or Another East Asian Strongman?

By Li Jie Sheng
Making sense of Xi’s likely extended stay in power by looking at other long-term or strong-handed regional leaders.

Beijing Sets A Harsh Tone for Hong Kong in the ‘Two Sessions’

Beijing Sets A Harsh Tone for Hong Kong in the ‘Two Sessions’

By Charlotte Gao
Beijing purposefully downplays Hong Kong’s “autonomy” and highlights “zero tolerance” for Hong Kong independence.
What China Thinks About the Korean Thaw

What China Thinks About the Korean Thaw

By Shannon Tiezzi
In his annual press conference, the Chinese foreign minister gave the most in-depth comments on the subject so far.

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