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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.

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Audi Apologizes for Ad in China Comparing Women to Used Cars

Audi Apologizes for Ad in China Comparing Women to Used Cars

By Charlotte Gao
Audi said the ad was produced exclusively for the Chinese market and has been completely withdrawn
12 Regions of China: The Sichuan Basin

12 Regions of China: The Sichuan Basin

By John Lee
China's agricultural powerhouse is now also an aerospace and defense hub.

China 'Urgently' Bans Foreign Trash Imports

China 'Urgently' Bans Foreign Trash Imports

By Charlotte Gao
The U.S. and Japan are the two biggest exporters of plastic waste to China.

How China's Poorest Province Became a Political Kingmaker

How China's Poorest Province Became a Political Kingmaker

By Tristan Kenderdine
Chen Min'er's promotion once again signals Guizhou's importance as a political proving ground.

12 Regions of China: The Loess Plateau

12 Regions of China: The Loess Plateau

By John Lee
The birthplace of Chinese civilization, today the loess plateau is relatively poor.
US-China Business Leaders Summit: A Talk That Didn’t Achieve Much?

US-China Business Leaders Summit: A Talk That Didn’t Achieve Much?

By Charlotte Gao
It might be a show, but that is the goal.

China's Richest Man Jack Ma Leads Chinese Business Tycoons to US

China's Richest Man Jack Ma Leads Chinese Business Tycoons to US

By Charlotte Gao
During ‘Made in America’ Week, Ma and Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman co-host the US-China Business Leaders Summit.
12 Regions of China: The North China Plain

12 Regions of China: The North China Plain

By John Lee
The heartland of ancient China is fittingly home to the modern-day capital.

China’s Thriving Bike-Sharing Economy

China’s Thriving Bike-Sharing Economy

By Charlotte Gao
A Chinese bike-sharing startup raises $600 million and enters Global Market.

China: The Chinese-American Researcher Jailed in Iran Is Not a Chinese Citizen

China: The Chinese-American Researcher Jailed in Iran Is Not a Chinese Citizen

By Charlotte Gao
Iran sentenced a Princeton Chinese-American graduate student to 10 years in jail on spying charges

The 12 Regions of China: Past and Present

The 12 Regions of China: Past and Present

By John Lee
Rather than viewing China as a monolith, the country can be understood as 12 distinct regions.
Why China Is Trimming Its Army

Why China Is Trimming Its Army

By Adam Ni
The latest cuts to the PLA Army will help make China's military a leaner, more modern force.

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