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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.

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Taiwan's Same-Sex Marriage Breakthrough, in Context

Taiwan's Same-Sex Marriage Breakthrough, in Context

By Timothy S. Rich
The Constitutional Court's decision is just one step in the longer process of legalization.
What the Gulf States Think of 'One Belt, One Road'

What the Gulf States Think of 'One Belt, One Road'

By Giorgio Cafiero and Daniel Wagner
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman have mixed feelings about China's ambitious project.

China Is Undermining Its Own Taiwan Strategy

China Is Undermining Its Own Taiwan Strategy

By Pengqiao Lu
Beijing should return to and overhaul, its charm offensive policy toward Taiwan.

Hong Kong's Chief Executive-Elect Already Struggling

Hong Kong's Chief Executive-Elect Already Struggling

By Cal Wong
Carrie Lam is finding it difficult to fill her cabinet, thanks to restrictions from Beijing.

Who Will Satisfy China’s Thirst for Industrial Robots?

Who Will Satisfy China’s Thirst for Industrial Robots?

By Zi Yang
China's move toward automation is still largely reliant on imports from abroad.
Why Does a Top Scientist’s Move to US Strike a Nerve in China?

Why Does a Top Scientist’s Move to US Strike a Nerve in China?

By DD Wu
A leading biologist of Tsinghua University took up professorship at Princeton and it triggered a national debate.

Chinese Youth: If You Don’t Get Married Soon, The Party Will Help

Chinese Youth: If You Don’t Get Married Soon, The Party Will Help

By DD Wu
China’s Communist Youth League announced it would help solve the big problem of unmarried “youth in old age.”  
What's in the US-China 100 Day Action Plan?

What's in the US-China 100 Day Action Plan?

By Jesse Heatley
U.S. and China agree to modest steps on trade cooperation, but there's little to address systemic imbalances.

What Did Chinese People Think of the Belt and Road Forum?

What Did Chinese People Think of the Belt and Road Forum?

By Merriden Varrall
Geopolitical ramifications aside, the most important audience for the Belt and Road Forum was China's own population.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Meddled With Investigation of Secret Payments

Hong Kong Chief Executive Meddled With Investigation of Secret Payments

By Cal Wong
CY Leung admits to funneling his concerns through a pro-Beijing lawmaker on the investigation committee.

What Did China Accomplish at the Belt and Road Forum?

What Did China Accomplish at the Belt and Road Forum?

By Shannon Tiezzi
China put on an impressive diplomatic show, but had little new to say about its flagship project.
On the Chinese Campaign Trail: The Path to the 19th Party Congress

On the Chinese Campaign Trail: The Path to the 19th Party Congress

By Kerry Brown
Imagining what Xi Jinping would say if he had to campaign for re-election in a multi-party contest.

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