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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 Refuses to Condemn North Korea’s New Missile Launch
By Charlotte Gao
China keeps calling on all parties to exercise restraint and remain cool-headed
Liu Xiaobo’s Death Breathes Life into China-Norway Trade Talks
By Charlotte Gao
‘We hope that the two sides can take this as an opportunity to move forward the bilateral relations,’ said China.
Closer Ties: China And Saudi Arabia Sign $70 Billion in New Deals
By Charlotte Gao
China says its bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia have entered a new era.
China's New Wave of Internet Censorship: Name Verification for Online Commenting
By Charlotte Gao
China announces new rules, forbidding unidentified netizens from posting anything on internet platforms
China in the Middle East: Testing the Waters, Linking the Lands
By Willem Oosterveld
As Beijing's interests in the Middle East expand, its attention to security and politics may need to expand as well.
25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties: Did Beijing Give Seoul The Cold Shoulder?
By Charlotte Gao
China and South Korea celebrated the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties without fanfare.
How Did China React to New US Sanctions on Chinese-Owned Enterprises?
By Charlotte Gao
The U.S. launched a new round of sanctions against Chinese enterprises and individuals with North Korea’s ties.
Kidnapped Chinese Scholar's Family Appeal to Trump: At Least Find Her Body
By Charlotte Gao
Yingying Zhang, who disappeared in the U.S. on June 9, is believed dead, yet her body has not been found.
When the Umbrella Closes: Hong Kong’s Embattled Democratic Movement
By Maeve Whelan-Wuest
The slow erosion of Hong Kong’s civil and political rights has reached a pivotal juncture.
Cambridge University Press: To Bend The Knee or To Die in China?
By Charlotte Gao
Cambridge University Press removed content under pressure from Beijing, and then restored it under academic pressure.
China Defends Pakistan After Trump Calls Pakistan a Terrorist Haven
By Charlotte Gao
U.S. President revealed his Afghan strategy where he stated Pakistan often gives safe haven to agents of terror
China 'Strongly Dissatisfied' with US Trade Investigation
By Charlotte Gao
The U.S. Trade Representative officially starts an investigation of China's intellectual property practices.