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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 Taps Former UN Ambassador as Deputy Head of Taiwan Affairs Office
By Charlotte Gao
Liu Jieyi takes his new position as a deputy in the Taiwan Affairs Office ahead of the 19th Party Congress.
Succession – The Key Word in Chinese Politics
By Zheng Wang
At the Party Congress next week, China’s political machine will indicate its future direction.
The Human Costs of Controlling Xinjiang
By Zachary Torrey
Beijing has strong incentives to exert control in Xinjiang. The Uyghurs pay the price.
Jimmy Carter: China's Only US Ally on North Korea?
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese foreign ministry quotes Carter who suggests the US send a delegation to Pyongyang
Despite China’s Green Campaign, Air Quality Targets Still Hard to Meet
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese government efforts to improve air quality in China have shown mixed results so far .
The Chinese Communist Party: Candid and Transparent?
By David Gitter
The CCP is surprisingly candid about its goals, intentions, and activities in Chinese language publications.
China’s 19th Party Congress: Projecting the Next Politburo Standing Committee
By Andrei Lungu
The composition of the Politburo and its Standing Committee will provide vital clues about the state of Chinese politics.
US Commission Doubts the Viability of the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Model in Hong Kong
By Charlotte Gao
The Hong Kong government says foreign legislatures should not interfere in Hong Kong’s affairs.
Can a Taiwanese Be The Delegate of China’s 19th Party Congress?
By Charlotte Gao
The Taiwan government says no, unless she renounces her Taiwanese citizenship
China in the Middle East: The Iraqi Kurdish Question
By Samuel Ramani
While Beijing’s opposition to separatist movements remains solid, it could nonetheless benefit from the secession of Iraqi Kurdistan.
Chinese Warships Make First London Voyage
By Charlotte Gao
China aims to expand military cooperation with Britain in the "Golden Era"
Is It OK for Communist Party Members to Visit Temples?
By Charlotte Gao
China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection says it depends.