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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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Is Taiwan About to Lose Another Diplomatic Ally?

Is Taiwan About to Lose Another Diplomatic Ally?

By Shannon Tiezzi
What to make of recent reports that the Vatican has made a breakthrough in relations with Beijing?
The Chinese Communist Party’s Experiment With Transparency

The Chinese Communist Party’s Experiment With Transparency

By Jamie P. Horsley
Unpacking the CCP’s new regulations on “open party affairs.”

If China Bugged the AU Headquarters, What African Countries Should Be Worried?

If China Bugged the AU Headquarters, What African Countries Should Be Worried?

By Shannon Tiezzi
China fiercely denied reports that it spied on the African Union for five years after building its new headquarters.

Will Theresa May Discuss Hong Kong in Her China Visit?

Will Theresa May Discuss Hong Kong in Her China Visit?

By Charlotte Gao
The last British Governor of Hong Kong urged Theresa May to speak up for Hong Kong.

Wang Qishan Returns to China’s Political Stage

Wang Qishan Returns to China’s Political Stage

By Charlotte Gao
China’s former anti-corruption czar is rumored to be the next vice president.
Taro Kono’s China Visit Paves the Way for a China-Japan-South Korea Summit

Taro Kono’s China Visit Paves the Way for a China-Japan-South Korea Summit

By Charlotte Gao
Amid Japanese foreign minister’s visit, China and Japan agreed to hold a new round of the trilateral summit.

What China's Davos Coverage Reveals About Its Global Ambitions

What China's Davos Coverage Reveals About Its Global Ambitions

By Shannon Tiezzi
China sees itself winning the battle for global influence.
Britain's China Challenge

Britain's China Challenge

By Kerry Brown
Ahead of PM Theresa May's visit, there are signs China already views the U.K. as a supplicant rather than an equal.

China Stakes Its Claim to the Arctic

China Stakes Its Claim to the Arctic

By Marc Lanteigne and Mingming Shi
Beijing's Arctic White Paper claims interests in the region for China as a “near Arctic state.”

China Issues Its Arctic Policy

China Issues Its Arctic Policy

By Charlotte Gao
China vows to actively participate in Arctic affairs and pursue economic interests.

Theresa May to Visit China Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Britain

Theresa May to Visit China Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Britain

By Charlotte Gao
Beijing believes that Brexit offers an opportunity for China-UK ties.
Chinese Communist Party Launches Campaign Against Organized Crime

Chinese Communist Party Launches Campaign Against Organized Crime

By Charlotte Gao
The campaign seems to mainly target corrupt government officials at the grassroots level.

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