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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.
What Caused China’s Squeeze on Natural Gas?
By Li Jing
A program to ban coal heating and switch to gas left households in the cold. What happened?
German Ambassador Raises Concerns Over Difficulties Faced by German Businesses in China
By Charlotte Gao
China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the ambassador for being “unprofessional and irresponsible.”
China Vows to Play an Active Role in Settling the Palestine-Israel Issue
By Charlotte Gao
The Palestinian-Israeli Peace Symposium was held in Beijing on December 21-22.
China Plans to Amend Its Constitution
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese Communist Party is determined to establish the National Supervision Commission, despite strong opposition.
China Sets Plan for High-Quality Development at Central Economic Work Conference: What Does It Mean?
By Jason Zukus
“Three tough battles” against major risks, poverty, and pollution planned to be won by 2020.
8 Top Chinese Intellectuals Demand Constitutional Review of Beijing’s Mass Eviction
By Charlotte Gao
But few people have learned about the petition, as it has been quickly deleted online.
Why Is China Holding the China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Dialogue Now?
By Charlotte Gao
Beijing aims to incorporate Pakistan and Afghanistan deeper into its sphere of influence.
Chinese Man Gets 5-Plus Years in Prison for Selling VPNs
By Charlotte Gao
China’s internet crackdown hasn’t died down after the close of the 19th Party Congress.
Zheng He's Voyages and the Symbolism Behind Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative
By Paul Musgrave and Daniel Nexon
What explains Xi's Belt and Road push? Above all, it may about domestic political legitimacy for the Chinese Communist Party.
China’s Belt and Road Meets Trump’s Afghanistan Plan
By Yu Fu
Could China play the good cop while the U.S. plays the bad cop?
China's Belt and Road Initiative Faces New Security Challenges in 2018
By Chuchu Zhang and Chaowei Xiao
Terrorism, political instability, and geopolitical rivalries threaten to complicate China's BRI in 2018.
Trump’s National Security Strategy Faces Severe Backlash in China
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese foreign ministry reprimands the United States for “malicious slander.”