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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.
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.
Amid the US-ROK Drills, China Warns Not to 'Add Fuel to the Fire'
By Charlotte Gao
China’s foreign ministry says the joint military drills are not helpful to de-escalation.
Why Will China Be Happy to See Steve Bannon Leave the White House?
By Charlotte Gao
Beijing didn't like Bannon's tough talk on China trade, which came out prominently in a recent interview.
A Latin American Battle: China vs. Taiwan
By Binay Prasad
China is competing with Taiwan in Central America and the Caribbean, an abandoned American backyard.
Princeton University: Iran Denies Appeal of Jailed Chinese-American Researcher
By Charlotte Gao
Iran sentenced the student to 10 years in jail on spying charges; Princeton said he is innocent
What Happened in the Biggest US-China Military Meeting Under Trump?
By Charlotte Gao
U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joe Dunford said North Korean threat can be peacefully resolved.
China’s African Knot
By Felipe Cruvinel
China’s involvement in Africa is changing from "business only" to include peacekeeping and other political interests.