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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.
China Bans North Korean Coal, Iron and Seafood Imports
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese president told the U.S. president that Beijing is ready to work with Washington on the Korean crisis.
China Has a New Middle East Peace Plan
By Yoram Evron
What's new in Beijing’s latest proposal and what does it tell us about China's views and intentions concerning the region?
China Accuses Its Top 3 Internet Giants of Potentially Violating Cybersecurity Law
By Charlotte Gao
Tencent, Baidu, and Sina are being investigated by the Chinese Cyberspace Administration.
Waiting for China’s Data Protection Law
By George G. Chen and Tiffany G. Wong
The lack of a unified legal framework may hamper China’s ongoing digitalization drive.
China's Role in the Yemen Crisis
By Samuel Ramani
China's interest in preserving stability is leading it to back the Saudi-aligned Hadi government.
Fake News: Chinese National Media on the Doklam Standoff
By Charlotte Gao
Some among China’s national media are trying to distort information and mislead Chinese nationals.
Amid the Doklam Standoff, China’s Vice Premier Will Visit Nepal
By Charlotte Gao
Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister reveals that China’s Vice Premier Wang Yang will arrive in Nepal on August 14.
The 3 Known Unknowns of Xi Jinping’s China
By Kerry Brown
There are plenty of things we know about China under Xi Jinping -- what do we know we don't know?
China Has Its DARPA, But Does It Have the Right People?
By Vasilis Trigkas
China has the institution to fuse civil-military R&D. Now can it attract the necessary talent?
After 50-Day Doklam Standoff, China’s Defense Ministry Invites Indian Media Over
By Charlotte Gao
China’s Defense Ministry tries to send a goodwill signal directly to India.
Did China 'Win' at the Manila ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Summit?
By Charlotte Gao
China welcomes the ASEAN joint communique and expresses confidences in the prospects for China-ASEAN relations
China Holds Live-Fire Naval Drills Near Korean Peninsula
By Charlotte Gao
Dozens of missiles, of various kinds, were fired during the drills.