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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.
January 03, 2022
Another News Site Shuts in Hong Kong
By Huizhong Wu and Zen Soo
Beijing’s crackdown on dissent in the former British colony has led to the closure of independent news outlets and the removal of monuments to dissent.
January 03, 2022
3 Challenges for Chinese Foreign Policy in 2022
By Dingding Chen
Mostly importantly, China must effectively manage deteriorating China-U.S. relations.
December 30, 2021
Addressing Challenges Faced by Taiwan’s Migrant Workers
By Huynh Tam Sang
The Taiwanese government has not paid sufficient consideration to migrant workers.
December 30, 2021
A Real String of Pearls: The Hidden Bellwether of the State of the Chinese Economy
By Bonnie Girard
The pearl is a symbol of all of China’s economic factors combined.
December 29, 2021
More Visibility for Xi Jinping’s Point Man on Ideology: Jiang Jinquan
By Jesse Turland
A year into the job as director of the top party-affiliated think tank, Jiang Jinquan is appearing more frequently to boldly champion Xi’s positions on ideology, party governance and unity.
December 29, 2021
Hong Kong Police Raid Pro-Democracy News Outlet, Arrest 6
By Associated Press
Stand News was one of the most vocal pro-democracy news outlets in Hong Kong after the closure of the newspaper Apple Daily in June.
December 28, 2021
Advertisements Draw Flak in China Over Asian Stereotypes
By Associated Press
German automaker Mercedes-Benz and a Chinese food company are the latest to get caught up in the fray.
December 28, 2021
What is the Future of China’s Vocational School Drive?
By Zhuoran Li
China’s technical schools cannot fulfill the government’s target of training a skilled workforce without much-needed reform.
December 23, 2021
Chinese Hydropower Project in Argentina Is Stuck in Limbo
By Juan Manuel Harán
Suspended financing has put a joint project to build dams in Patagonia on hold. The two sides need to act quickly to resolve the issue.
December 22, 2021
Cyprus: The Next Stop of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
By Mordechai Chaziza
Cyprus' geographical location, EU membership, and importance as a transshipment hub have drawn interest from Beijing.
December 21, 2021
Tech Regulation in China Brings in Sweeping Changes
By Kai von Carnap and Valarie Tan
Relations between Beijing and China’s tech giants have been complex and in flux for many years. But recently the government has taken a much clearer approach.
December 21, 2021
How Washington Soured on China-US Subnational Exchanges
By Flora Yan
Under Trump, there was new focus on – and concern about – Beijing’s attempts to take advantage of differences between local, state, and federal governments.