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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.
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
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.
China’s 19th Party Congress: Political Precedent and the Politburo Standing Committee
By Andrei Lungu
While lacking transparency, Chinese politics is actually quite predictable.
Hong Kong’s High-Speed Rail Station: Another Test for ‘One Country, Two Systems’
By Charlotte Gao
Parts of the plan for the new station remain controversial.
China's Next President: Reading the Tea Leaves of Chinese Politics, Part 2
By Andrei Lungu
Will Xi Jinping remain in charge after 2022?
China Aids Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh While Backing Myanmar Government
By Charlotte Gao
China donates 150 tons of aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, but doesn’t mention the term "Rohingya"