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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 Sun Tzu Would Understand the China-India Doklam Standoff
By Jin Kai
China has shi on its side.
China’s Communist Party Issues Strict Cyber Rules For Party Members
By Charlotte Gao
China's more than 80 million Communist Party members have new restrictions on their online behavior.
Is Anbang Under Pressure to Sell Waldorf Hotel?
By Charlotte Gao
Bloomberg reports that Chinese authorities have asked Anbang to sell overseas assets; Anbang denies.
Why Are Chinese Netizens Excited About Russia's Ban On VPNs?
By Charlotte Gao
After Russia passed a law banning VPNs, the news splashed across the front pages of Chinese websites.
12 Regions of China: The Inertia of Unity
By John Lee
Despite regional variations, politically speaking China is remarkably homogeneous.
Is Apple Kowtowing to China?
By Charlotte Gao
Apple removes VPN apps from China stores and opens its first data center in China
China’s Military Parade Reaffirms Communist Party’s Absolute Control Over Army
By Charlotte Gao
The theme of “following the Party's command” dominated China’s massive military parade held on July 30.
12 Regions of China: Why the Center Still Reigns Supreme
By John Lee
While China can be conceptualized as 12 distinct regions, that doesn't mean the country is going to split apart.
How Should the US and China Approach the Next Economic Dialogue?
By Larry Lau
How to interpret the outcome of the first Comprehensive Economic Dialogue for future China-U.S. economic relations.
Xi Jinping Presides Over Massive PLA Parade as Commander-in-Chief
By Ankit Panda
Xi emphasized that the PLA must "unswervingly" obey and support the Communist Party of China.
China Urgently Calls All Parties to Be Cautious Toward North Korea’s New Missile Launch
By Charlotte Gao
North Korea just carried out its second-ever flight-test of the intercontinental ballistic missile on July 28
12 Regions of China: The Southwest
By John Lee
This area is home to most of China’s 55 ethnic minorities and some of its most spectacular landscapes.