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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.
China Has Mixed Feelings About Elon Musk’s Falcon Heavy Success
By Charlotte Gao
While many Chinese netizens applaud Musk’s victory, nationalism pulls in another direction.
China to India: Respect Maldives' Sovereignty
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's Foreign Ministry warns the world not to “complicate the situation” by interfering in the unfolding crisis.
A Closer Look at China’s ‘Struggle’ Against Gang Crime
By Charlotte Gao
China has mobilized the whole legal enforcement system to implement its grand campaign.
China’s Solar Power Dominance and Trump’s Trade Tariffs
By Samuel Corwin
What are the consequences of the Trump administration’s tariffs on foreign-made solar cells?
Again, Sweden Condemns China for Detaining Bookseller Gui Minhai
By Charlotte Gao
Despite pressure from the international community, China hasn’t provided any explanation on Gui’s rearrest so far.
Macron and May: A Tale of 2 China Visits
By Georgiana Boboc
How France and the U.K. envision relations with China, based on their leaders' recent trips.
Foreign Journalists in China Say Life Increasingly Harder in 2017
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese foreign ministry tells discontented foreign journalists “to do some self-reflection.”
Xiangshan’s Struggling Fishing Industry
By Shi Yi
Government action is too slow to stem the decline of fish stocks.
Chinese Military Plane Crashed During Exercise
By Charlotte Gao
Report said at least 12 crew members killed; related videos and photos online were deleted by censors.
Dutch King and Queen to Visit China
By Charlotte Gao
It will be King Willem-Alexander’s second visit to China since he ascended the throne.
Chinese Foreign Aid in East Asia During the Trump Era
By Li Jie Sheng
Can China finally surpass the United States as the top aid donor in East Asia?
While Law Unpassed, Provincial Supervision Commissions Already Established in China
By Charlotte Gao
Directors of all the provincial-level supervision commissions have already been appointed.