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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 Central South
By John Lee
The original frontier for Han expansions remains a strategic pivot point today.
China-Russia Trouble on the Arctic Silk Road?
By Nengye Liu
The future of the 'Ice Silk Road' is bright -- as long as China-Russia relations remain on good terms.
China Vows to Become an Artificial Intelligence World Leader
By Charlotte Gao
China launches a grand plan for AI industries and sets the goal for next dozen years
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Audi said the ad was produced exclusively for the Chinese market and has been completely withdrawn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
By John Lee
China's agricultural powerhouse is now also an aerospace and defense hub.
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
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
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?
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
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
By John Lee
The heartland of ancient China is fittingly home to the modern-day capital.
China’s Thriving Bike-Sharing Economy
By Charlotte Gao
A Chinese bike-sharing startup raises $600 million and enters Global Market.