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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.
Hong Kong Lawmakers Unanimously Approve New National Security Law
By Kanis Leung
The Safeguarding National Security Bill gives the government even more power to curb dissent, expanding on a previous law imposed by Beijing in 2020.
Why Angola’s Latest Visit to China Is Good for the G7
By Ovigwe Eguegu
President Lourenço’s visit took place amid the talk of growing global competition between the United States and China in the Southern African region.
Sunflower Movement 10th Anniversary Reflects Taiwan’s Current Political Divisions
By Brian Hioe
From talk of revising the CSSTA to the KMT's return to leadership of the legislature, the Sunflower Movement is echoing in Taiwan's politics today.
Why Russia Will Keep Supporting China in the Indo-Pacific
By David Batashvili
Strategies pinned on enticing Russia away from China are based on a fundamental misreading of Moscow’s stated goals and interests.
How Pro-Russia Influencers Framed Taiwan’s Elections on Telegram
By Levi Bochantin
An investigation into pro-Kremlin Telegram users reveals Russia’s influence operations regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and democracy.
Why Can’t China Attract Students From Developed Countries Anymore?
By KAWASHIMA Shin
A recent set of proposals seeks to address an alarming decline.
China’s Foreign Policy After the ‘Two Sessions’
By Nathaniel Sher
Beijing’s biggest goal is shaping an international environment that is conducive to economic development.
Mo Yan, China’s Only Nobel-winning Author, Targeted in Patriotic Lawsuit
By Simina Mistreanu
Patriotic campaigns have become more common in recent years in China, as online nationalists attack journalists, writers, or other public figures they say have offended the country's dignity.
China Cracks Down on Tibetan Protest Against a Hydropower Project in Dege
By Dechen Palmo and Tsering Samdup
China’s cascade dam project on the Drichu, the upper Yangtze River, sparked discontent among the local population.
Why Canceling China’s Annual Premier Press Conference Matters
By Chauncey Jung
The content of the annual press conferences largely stuck to pre-determined questions and scripted replies. But at times, it provided rare moments of honesty.
China’s Two Sessions Announces a 5 Percent Growth Target and 1 Trillion Yuan National Bond
By Nick Carraway
China’s main goals this year are stability, the development of critical sectors, and stimulating the economy.
What’s in Hong Kong’s New National Security Bill?
By Kanis Leung and Zen Soo
The proposed law, which is expected to pass easily, includes stiff penalties and more power to suppress dissent, building on the 2020 National Security Law imposed by Beijing.