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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.
Xiong’an New Area: 1,000 Years of Government Intervention
By Zhang Ling
1,000 years before Xi Jinping proclaimed the Xiong'an New Area, the Northern Song Dynasty turned the area into a swamp.
Thailand's Kra Canal: China's Way Around the Malacca Strait
By Rhea Menon
A 200-year-old dream might finally become a reality under China's Belt and Road.
Imperfect Democracy: The Way for Marriage Equality in Taiwan
By Zoe Leung
Will Civil Code amendments or new legislation best serve the rights of same-sex couples in Taiwan?
Trade Wars: China Strikes Back
By Shannon Tiezzi
China unveils tariffs on $50 billion in U.S. imports, mirroring the Trump administration's penalties on Chinese goods.
China’s Hardened Stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan
By Johan Englund
Dark days are ahead for Hong Kong and Taiwan as Beijing's hardline strategy continues.
US-China Trade 'Battles' Have Started
By Charlotte Gao
Although the U.S. and China are imposing tit-for-tat tariffs now, the chance of resolving the dispute is still high.
China Renews 'All Weather Friendship' With Zimbabwe's New President
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing pivoted quickly to embrace Mugabe's successor, and now welcomes President Mnangagwa for a state visit.
China's Flawed Model for Peace
By Manoj Kewalramani
Xi promised to provide “Chinese solutions” to world problems, but its strategy for managing conflict has serious flaws.
Ahead of Drills in South China Sea, Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Vietnam
By Charlotte Gao
China and Vietnam agree to “cautiously handle maritime issues.”
When America Stands up to China
By Xie Tao
Trump is acting in line with a growing consensus in Washington: it's time to get tough on China.
The (Many) Roles of Greenland in China’s Developing Arctic Policy
By Mingming Shi and Marc Lanteigne
Chinese engagement with Greenland will be an important test case for the country's Arctic policy.
Anbang’s Founder on Trial: Did He Plead Guilty or Not?
By Charlotte Gao
The court transcript showed that Wu Xiaohui contested all charges at first, but “expressed remorse for his crime” in the end.