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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.
As Trump Insults African Countries, China Actively Embraces Them
By Charlotte Gao
China's foreign minister visited four African countries ahead of the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Chinese Communist Party to 'Resolutely' Exclude 'Janus-Faced' Members
By Charlotte Gao
The CCDI vows to safeguard Xi Jinping's core status and exclude disloyal and dishonest Party members.
Why General Fang Fenghui Was Purged
By Don Tse
Fang, the former chief of joint staff, has close ties to disgraced top generals who are accused of attempting a coup.
France and China's Green Silk Roads
By Sebastien Goulard
Macron's outreach to China is part of a bid to be seen as the voice of Europe.
China’s Anti-Graft Campaign: 527,000 People Punished in 2017
By Charlotte Gao
Xi Jinping continues to focus on loyalty above honesty, however.
China in 2018: What to Expect
By Tuan N. Pham
Forecasting Beijing’s goals and actions in the next year.
Apple to Transfer Chinese iCloud Operation to a Chinese State-Owned Company
By Charlotte Gao
This is not Apple’s first time cooperating with the Chinese government.
China 2017: Year in Review
By Tuan N. Pham
How might events during the past year foretell Beijing’s actions for 2018?
China’s Senior General to Face Military Prosecution on Suspicion of Bribery
By Charlotte Gao
Fang Fenghui had accompanied Chinese President Xi Jinping to Florida and met U.S. President Donald Trump last year.
Why Did France's Macron Start His China Trip in Xi’an?
By Charlotte Gao
French President Emmanuel Macron is ready to embrace China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Has Xi Fully Consolidated His Power Over the Military?
By Charlotte Gao
Command over China’s armed police has been transferred from the State Council to the Central Military Commission.
China: Ties With Cambodia Have Become 'Model of Country-to-Country Relations’
By Charlotte Gao
Premier Li Keqiang will visit Cambodia from January 10 to 11 to mark the 60th anniversary of China-Cambodia relations.