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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.
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?
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
By Kerry Brown
Imagining what Xi Jinping would say if he had to campaign for re-election in a multi-party contest.
China: What If Atheism Is a Religion?
By DD Wu
China’s Communist Youth League posted a video to advocate atheism.
WHO Déjà Vu: Taiwan Not Invited to World Health Assembly
By DD Wu
WHA says cross-strait understanding between China and Taiwan is the basis for invitation
One Belt, One Road, One Language?
By Cal Wong
According to a Chinese official, more and more people living along the Belt and Road are learning Mandarin.
Chinese State Media: Belt and Road Forum All About Xi Jinping
By DD Wu
The Chinese state media’s focus is more on Chinese president rather than on the Forum itself
Who Is Actually Attending China's Belt and Road Forum?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Which countries are sending officials to China's big international summit?
Why Did China Just Hear One More Mao-Era Phrase?
By DD Wu
China’s education minister said Chinese educators should cultivate reliable red and expert successors.
Taiwan Detains Chinese Fishermen in Latest Cross-Strait Spat
By Shannon Tiezzi
Two of the seven fishermen were injured by rubber bullets after resisting inspection by the Taiwan Coast Guard.
Want to Be Chief Editor in China? Better Have A Chinese Passport.
By DD Wu
China issues new rules on managing online information, further regulating its already highly-censored internet.
China’s First Homemade Passenger Jet Makes Maiden Flight
By DD Wu
With C919, China aims to create a domestic aviation giant on par with Boeing and Airbus