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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 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
By Charlotte Gao
Beijing believes that Brexit offers an opportunity for China-UK ties.
Chinese Communist Party Launches Campaign Against Organized Crime
By Charlotte Gao
The campaign seems to mainly target corrupt government officials at the grassroots level.
In Global First, China Clones 2 Monkeys Using 'Dolly' Method
By Charlotte Gao
Some scientists have raised ethical concerns over the procedure, which brings science a step closer to human clones.
North Korea: China's Unwelcome Mirror
By Bonnie Girard
The unspoken reason China is reluctant to act against North Korea: Beijing sees echoes of itself in Pyongyang.
Sweden Demands China’s Explanation Over Bookseller’s Rearrest
By Charlotte Gao
Months after his release, Gui Minhai was seized by Chinese authorities again -- right in front of Swedish diplomats.
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.