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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.
12 Regions of China: The Tibetan Plateau
By John Lee
The “roof of the world” spans not only the Tibetan Autonomous Region but parts of Qinghai, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
12 Regions of China: Xinjiang
By John Lee
China's 'new frontier' is home to the largely Muslim Uyghur ethnic group.
China Reveals New Military Technology Agency
By Adam Ni
The new agency is modeled on the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
Chinese National Media Downplays Indian Official's Visit to Beijing
By Charlotte Gao
Amid China and India’s standoff in Doklam, Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on July 27
China: Foxconn’s New US Factory Won’t Affect Company's Investment China
By Charlotte Gao
Foxconn announced it would build a new factory in Wisconsin and invest $10 billion in the U.S.
12 Regions of China: The Gansu and Ningxia Corridors
By John Lee
China's gateway to Xinjiang was the first leg of the ancient Silk Road.
What THAAD Means for China's Korean Peninsula Strategy
By Jin Kai
The U.S. motive is clear; China's response now will be critical.
A First: China and Russia Will Jointly Host International Army Games
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese Army will also hold exhibitions of weapons during the games
An Online Celebrity Suspected of Paedophilia Alarms Chinese Parents
By Charlotte Gao
The scandal once again drew people’s attention to China’s lack of sex education and related law
12 Regions of China: Inner Mongolia
By John Lee
Inner Mongolia has long served as a buffer between China and potential invaders.
How Does a Chinese Sex Expert Become a Free Speech Advocate?
By Charlotte Gao
Under China’s increasingly harsh control on information, a Chinese female sexologist called on Chinese citizens to fight against censorship
China to India: 'It Is Easier to Shake the Mountains Than to Shake the PLA'
By Charlotte Gao
China's defense ministry said China will defend its territory and sovereignty at all costs