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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.
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’
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
By Shannon Tiezzi
In his annual press conference, the Chinese foreign minister gave the most in-depth comments on the subject so far.
Despite Its Global Expansion, China Stresses No Intention to Displace US
By Charlotte Gao
China's foreign minister says the conclusion that China will replace the U.S. is “fundamentally wrong.”
What Does Xi Jinping's New Phrase 'Ecological Civilization' Mean?
By Heidi Wang-Kaeding
An investigation of the phrase is pressing.
As 'Two Sessions' Open, CCP Is Ready to Defend Presidential Term Limit Change
By Charlotte Gao
This year’s unusually long “Two Sessions” are doomed to go down in China’s contemporary history.
China Commits to Arctic Protections But Development Threats Loom
By Chen Jiliang
Can China’s new Arctic policy protect the region’s delicate ecology?
What Do China’s Democratic Parties Actually Do?
By Xiaofeng Wang
The CCP is not China's only political party. Here's a closer look at the role and function of the other eight.
With China’s Envoy Still in DC, Trump Announces Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
By Charlotte Gao
In response, China vows to take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
China’s Military Backs Proposed Constitutional Amendments
By Adam Ni
The military comes out in support of the changes, which would allow Xi to hold the presidency indefinitely.
Constitutional Amendments Go Unmentioned in the CCP’s Unusual Third Plenum Meeting
By Charlotte Gao
The plenum adopts a candidate list for state and Party leadership and a reform plan for Party and state institutions.
Bypassing Tsai Ing-wen, China Offers Perks to Taiwan's People
By Charlotte Gao
Beijing issues 31 detailed measures granting Taiwanese people equal treatment with mainlanders.