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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.
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.
China to Send Special Envoy on Korean Affairs to Seoul
By Charlotte Gao
The development comes immediately after Kim Jong-un reopened a hotline with South Korea.
Who Benefits From the Chinese-Built Hungary-Serbia Railway?
By Zoltán Vörös
The details behind the project make it clear that China is the real winner.
Trump’s Tweet Further Strengthens China-Pakistan Ties
By Charlotte Gao
While the U.S. plans to cut security assistance for Pakistan, Pakistan adopts the Chinese yuan as a currency for trade.
As America Withdraws From Latin America, China Steps in
By Antonio C. Hsiang
With so little opposition from the United States, China’s Belt and Road Initiative will easily extend to Latin America.
Iran Protests: What’s China’s Stance?
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese foreign ministry hopes that “Iran can maintain stability and achieve development.”
What Does France's President Want to Achieve in China?
By Valérie Niquet
On the eve of President Macron's visit to China, the relationship is caught between expectations and frustrations.
2018: China Vows to Be the Keeper of International Order
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a resolution on international affairs during his New Year's speech.