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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.
China Says Latin America 'Eager' to Join Belt and Road
By Charlotte Gao
China invites Latin American and Caribbean states to join the Belt and Road Initiative.
The Ideology Behind China’s Fast-Changing Military
By Zi Yang
Understanding the motivations behind reforms helps us project what's next for the PLA.
Xi Stresses the Party's Absolute Leadership Over Political and Legal Work
By Charlotte Gao
A closer look at the current complicated situation of China's political and legal system.
China Reprimands US Over 2018 National Defense Strategy
By Charlotte Gao
Both the Chinese foreign ministry and defense ministry criticized Washington's “Cold War” mentality.
China to Add Xi Jinping Thought and National Supervision System to Constitution
By Charlotte Gao
Xinhua makes it clear that it’s the Chinese Communist Party’s decision.
China's Progress on Intellectual Property Rights (Yes, Really)
By William Weightman
Foreign firms have been slow to realize the substantial changes in China's protection of IP rights.
Does Debt Pay? China and the Politics of Investment in Sri Lanka
By Darren J. Lim and Rohan Mukherjee
What are the sources and impact of China's economic leverage over Sri Lanka?
Will Alibaba Be the First Chinese Company Punished by Trump?
By Charlotte Gao
Trump reveals that a very big fine will come out soon over Chinese intellectual property theft .
The Climate Change Promise of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
By Zhang Chao
China cannot afford to back a Belt and Road that damages the environment.
Beating Targets: China's Economy Grew 6.9 Percent in 2017
By Charlotte Gao
China’s GDP reached 82.71 trillion yuan in 2017, beating Beijing's growth target.
China’s Military Base in Afghanistan
By Kemel Toktomushev
Is China really building a military base in the northern province of Afghanistan?
China’s Stakes in the Russian Arctic
By Nadezhda Filimonova and Svetlana Krivokhizh
What's behind China's decision to invest in a Russian LNG project above the Arctic circle?