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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 Slams Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper
By Charlotte Gao
Australia reaffirms that the South China Sea ruling is ‘final and binding’ on China in its new Foreign Policy White Paper.
China, US Fight Over China’s Market Economy Status
By Charlotte Gao
U.S. opposes China market economy status at WTO and launches ‘historic’ anti-dumping investigations against China.
Can China Solve the Rohingya Crisis?
By K. S. Venkatachalam
The three-phase Chinese proposal for ending the crisis merits serious consideration.
The Death of Zhang Yang and China's Military Purge
By Adam Ni
General Zhang’s suicide comes as Xi consolidates his hold over the Chinese military.
Why German Companies Are Threatening to Retreat From China
By Charlotte Gao
The firms are concerned by the CCP's attempts to increase its influence within foreign companies
Is President Xi’s Climate Leadership Overstated?
By Zach Montague
Is China willing to prioritize climate goals over business?
Why China Wants Syria in its New Belt and Road
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese foreign ministry offers to support Syria’s reconstruction
In Call With Trump, Xi Restates Korean Denuclearization China's ‘Unswerving Goal’
By Charlotte Gao
The presidents of China and US had a phone call about North Korea’s latest missile launch
Growing Tensions Between China and the EU Over 16+1 Platform
By Richard Q. Turcsanyi
The EU is increasingly suspicious of China's specialized outreach to Central and Eastern Europe. Should it be?
For the First Time, Chinese Communist Party to Hold a World Political Parties Dialogue
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese Communist Party aims to have a louder voice in the international sphere
Chinese Senior General Commits Suicide Under Corruption Investigation
By Charlotte Gao
A Chinese military newspaper criticized him for ending his life “in such a shameful way.”
Who Can Protect China’s Children From Kindergarten Abuse?
By Charlotte Gao
A series of Chinese kindergarten abuse scandals has shocked the public