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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.
Before Reshuffle, Central Bank Governor Sends Warning to China’s Economy
By Charlotte Gao
Zhou Xiaochuan's warning was in sharp contrast to the optimism on display at the 19th Party Congress.
China Urges the US to Abandon ‘Biased Views’ After Tillerson’s Reprimand
By Charlotte Gao
China did not take kindly to Tillerson's blunt criticism of Chinese foreign policy.
How Fast is China's Economy Really Growing?
By Charlotte Gao
China’s Central Bank Governor said Chinese economy growth will hit 7 percent in H2.
Taiwan Calls for New Cross-Strait Relations After Xi’s Strong Speech
By Charlotte Gao
China's president pressed Taiwan’s government to recognize the “1992 Consensus” at the 19th Party Congress.
China's 19th Party Congress Sends a Message to Chinese Media
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese president vows to “firmly grip on the leadership in the field of ideology. ”
3 Major Takeaways from Xi Jinping’s Speech at the 19th Party Congress
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese president kicks off the national event with a 3-plus-hour speech.
What China Can Learn from Its First 18 Party Congresses
By Sergey Radchenko
Chinese Communist Party Congresses have not been smooth or regular occurrences over the last 96 years.
China on Edge Amid 19th Party Congress
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese citizens are experiencing a high level of social control as the important event gets underway.
China's Lobbying Against the Taiwan Travel Act Backfires
By Charlotte Gao
Despite China’s threat, the US House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the Taiwan Travel Act unanimously.
Ahead of Party Congress, Keep an Eye on China’s Leading Groups
By Tristan Kenderdine
What will China's leadership reshuffle mean for economic policy?
Chinese Communist Party Expels Former Justice Minister for ‘Serious Discipline Problems’
By Charlotte Gao
Wu Aiying had served as Chinese justice minister for 12 years until 2017.
Beijing Launches Strict Security Checks for the 19th CCP Congress
By Charlotte Gao
Railway passengers, metro riders, and even those mailing packages will undergo increased scrutiny.