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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.
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
Can China Lead the World in Fighting Climate Change?
By Li Shuo
As Trump looks to quit the Paris Agreement, China is seeking global climate leadership.
Going to Beijing? Be Ready to 'Eat Sand.'
By DD Wu
Beijing’s air pollution level reached "beyond index" as a large sandstorm swept over.
What Kind of Think Tanks Does China Want to Establish?
By DD Wu
China aims to establish think tanks with Chinese characteristics and enhance national soft power.
A Closer Look at China’s 1,000-Year Project: Xiongan New Area
By DD Wu
Xi Jinping aims to make Xiongan New Area on par with Shanghai, but a pollution scandal has set off alarm bells.
China’s Geopolitical Aims: The Curious Case of the 16-Plus-1
By Kerry Brown
What the odd grouping of 16 Central and European countries says about China's global role.
China Celebrates 27th Anniversary of Hong Kong Basic Law With Threats
By Cal Wong
Chinese scholars and officials emphasize that Hong Kong's autonomy is a gift from Beijing – and can be revoked.