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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 Clarifies Reports of VPN Ban
By Charlotte Gao
China counters media reports that it plans to ban personal VPNs.
Does Taipei Still Hold Taiwan Is Part of the Republic of China?
By Charlotte Gao
Taiwan’s foreign ministry deletes a webpage claiming Taiwan as part of the Republic of China.
China Officially Sets Up Its First Overseas Base in Djibouti
By Charlotte Gao
China sends military personnel to its new base, designed to support Chinese missions in Africa and the Middle East.
China: Korean Peninsula Crisis Is Not Our Responsibility
By Charlotte Gao
China welcomes South Korea’s grand proposal to solve the North Korea issue.
China: No Entertainment Shows in ‘Major Propaganda Period’
By Charlotte Gao
In order to welcome China's 19th Party Congress, Chinese main media censor bans entertainment shows
What Does China Care About?
By Enea Gjoza
American and Chinese perspectives differ fundamentally on East Asian regional issues.
The Curious Case of Ideas in Modern Chinese Politics
By Kerry Brown
Ideas and political debates matter in China, probably more than ever.
A Chinese Student Disappeared. China Blames US Democracy
By DD Wu
Chinese media blame U.S. democratic system for its incompetence after a Chinese student is abducted.
How China Is Emerging as a Leader in Global Innovation and IP Rights
By Jason Zukus
Some concerns aside, China is emerging as a global IP leader.
Russia-China Relations Reach a New High
By DD Wu
Chinese President Xi Jinping said bilateral relations “are now the best ever” during his visit in Russia.
Chinese, South Korean Presidents Meet After North Korea ICBM Test
By Shannon Tiezzi
Predictably, North Korea and THAAD dominated the discussion.
China Reacts Angrily to Latest US South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Operation
By Ankit Panda
China says the latest U.S. freedom of navigation operation "infringed upon" its sovereignty.