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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 '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.
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
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
By Adam Ni
The latest cuts to the PLA Army will help make China's military a leaner, more modern force.
Taiwan's President Vows to Help China Achieve Democracy
By Charlotte Gao
Tsai Ing-wen expresses condolences for the death of Liu Xiaobo and encourages Chinese people to pursue democracy
US Calls on China to Release Liu Xiaobo’s Wife
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese Nobel Laureate Liu died of multiple organ failure after years in jail. His widow remains under house arrest.