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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 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?
The True Deficit with China is Not With Trade -- But Knowledge
By Kerry Brown
There is a deficit – not in terms of trade, but knowledge. And the surplus is on China’s side.
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"
China’s 'Super Golden Week': 710 Million People on the Move
By Charlotte Gao
During the 8-day holiday, half of China’s population will be traveling at home and abroad.
A Closer Look at the Downfall of Sun Zhengcai
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese Communist Party rushes to expel former Chongqing party leader Sun Zhengcai ahead of National Day.
China's Next President: Reading the Tea Leaves of Chinese Politics
By Andrei Lungu
It's time to push back against the “Xi Forever” narrative and take a deep dive into political maneuvering in China.
China’s Weibo Hires 1000 ‘Supervisors' to Censor Content
By Charlotte Gao
Weibo asks that each supervisor censor no less than 200 pieces of content per month