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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.
Wang Huning: China’s Antidote to Strongman Politics
By Yi Wang
Wang rose to China's political heights on the strength of his ideas.
Diamonds and the Crocodile: China’s Role in the Zimbabwe Coup
By Vasabjit Banerjee and Timothy S. Rich
Tracking China's interests in the south African state.
China’s Former Internet Czar Lu Wei Under Investigation
By Charlotte Gao
China’s top anti-corruption agency says Lu is suspected of “serious violations of discipline.”
South Korean Foreign Minister to Visit Beijing After China Envoy's North Korea Visit
By Charlotte Gao
China’s special envoy just wrapped up his visit to North Korea.
Again, China Doesn’t Want War With the US
By Charlotte Gao
Beijing’s behavior during Trump’s trip in China once again demonstrates China’s strong intention to avoid conflict.
The Real Source of China's Soft Power
By Thomas Barker
Chinese soft power is not measured by blockbuster films, but by the appeal of its development model.
China's State Media Hails New Xi Jinping Era
By Charlotte Gao
China’s state media elevates Xi’s status to a level as high as Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.
Chinese Premier: China-Philippines Relations as Warm as Manila’s Weather
By Charlotte Gao
China and the Philippines agree to resolve differences over the South China Sea and enhance mutual cooperation.
What China Thinks About Zimbabwe’s Coup
By Charlotte Gao
Zimbabwe’s army chief visited China days before the military took control of the country.
China to Send Special Envoy to North Korea
By Charlotte Gao
China says the main task of the envoy is to give North Korea a briefing on China’s 19th Party Congress.
China's Growing Security Relationship With Qatar
By Samuel Ramani
Despite a chill between Qatar and other GCC members, China pushes to expand counterterrorism cooperation.
China-Japan Relations Move Toward a 'New Start'
By Charlotte Gao
Japan's prime minister met with the Chinese president and premier on the sidelines of the APEC and ASEAN meetings.