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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.
On Rohingya Issue, Both China and India Back Myanmar Government
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese foreign ministry says the international community should support the efforts made by Myanmar
After the Doklam Standoff, China Strengthens Ties With Nepal
By Charlotte Gao
China’s foreign minister vows to elevate China-Nepal cooperative partnership to new highs
Asia's Richest Man, Jack Ma, Has Huge Ambitions for Alibaba
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba celebrates its 18th anniversary.
Who Benefits From China’s Belt and Road in the Arctic?
By Marc Lanteigne
The Arctic implications of China's Belt and Road Initiative merit serious consideration.
Weibo Requires All Users to Register With Real Names by Mid-September
By Charlotte Gao
Those users who don’t register will not be able to post or comment
Tensions Over Pro-Independence Posters at a Hong Kong University Escalate
By Charlotte Gao
Multiple student unions jointly declare their intentions to defend the freedom of speech.
One China – One Europe? German Foreign Minister’s Remarks Irk Beijing
By Lucrezia Poggetti
The German foreign minister recently demanded that China follow a “One Europe” policy.
Pro-Independence Posters Trigger Tensions at Hong Kong University
By Charlotte Gao
Students from Chinese mainland and Hong Kong clash over Hong Kong independence posters in Chinese University of Hong Kong
Please, Self-Censor: China Provides New Regulations for Online Conduct
By Charlotte Gao
Ahead of the 19th party congress, news regulations put the focus on individual Chinese netizens.
China’s Air Force Tests Missile Defense Near North Korea Border
By Charlotte Gao
China’s defense ministry says it’s a part of routine exercise, not against any specific country
2 Top Generals Left Off Delegate List to 19th National Congress
By Charlotte Gao
The two members of the Chinese Central Military Commission are reportedly facing disciplinary probes.
2017 BRICS Summit: Post-Doklam, India, China Meet in Xiamen
By Pragya Pandey
The two sides displayed significant diplomatic maturity at the summit, creating space for cooperation.