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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 Backs Spanish Government Amid Catalonia Crisis
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese foreign ministry says China opposes the act of splitting the country.
After the 19th Party Congress, China Tightens Control on Internet Once Again
By Charlotte Gao
The Cyberspace Administration of China issued two new regulations on online news services.
The Belt and Road Initiative and the Future of Globalization
By Alek Chance
Xi Jinping’s signature policy is about more than just infrastructure.
Speaking up for Yesterday’s Man: Remembering Hu Jintao
By Kerry Brown
Remembering Xi's predecessor, a man who is in danger of being lost to history.
What Did the CCP Party Congress Mean for China's Diplomats?
By Ricardo Barrios
In terms of foreign policy personnel, it was a most unremarkable Party Congress.
Hong Kong Bookseller Released, But Still in Mainland China
By Charlotte Gao
Bookseller Gui Minhai had been kept in custody on the Chinese mainland for two years.
The CCP Vows to 'Lead Everything' Once Again
By Charlotte Gao
The Mao-era phrase will be added into the party constitution.
China Sells Socialism to the Developing World
By David Gitter
Expect China to become more assertive in pushing its alternative development model to other countries.
China's Communist Party: 3 Successes and 3 Challenges
By Mu Chunshan
After the Party Congress, a look back at the CCP's strengths and forward to the challenges ahead.
Do the Taiwan Independence Movement’s Symbolic Victories Hide a Lack of Practical Hope?
By Shang-su Wu
A time zone and passport stickers reflect the inability of the independence movement to gain real political victories.
The CCP Says Xi Jinping Deserves to Have His Name Written in the Party Constitution
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese Communist Party enshrined Xi in the party constitution alongside Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.
After the 19th Party Congress, Tsai Ing-wen Calls For Breakthrough With China
By Charlotte Gao
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office says the “one China principle” is the political basis for ties.