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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.
Cabo Verde’s Gamble: Chinese Island-Building in the Atlantic
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
A tiny nation rolls the dice on a big Chinese investment.
The Deterioration of the People’s Republics: China’s North Korea Problem
By James Tunningley
Relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are at a turning point.
China’s Charm Offensive: Beijing Draws Closer to Brussels
By Valentina Crivăț
The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, was in Beijing last week.
Why China Could be a Game Changer for Global Health
By Charlotte Röhren
With its growing international integration, China is becoming a major actor in global health issues.
Trump Makes China Great in Latin America
By Antonio Hsiang
Trump's approach to trade and foreign policy will only make more room for China in the Western hemisphere.
China’s Quest to Marginalize the US Hits a North Korea-Sized Snag
By Kerry Brown
China's plan to globally circumvent the U.S. is working. There's just one problem: North Korea.
Why China’s New Cargo Space Ship Is So Important
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
The Tianzhou cargo ship may not grab headlines, but it's another step forward in China's long-term space plan.
Anti-Espionage: A New Mass Line Campaign in China?
By DD Wu
Anti-espionage appears to be the most important theme of this year's “National Security Education Day."
Latin America's Oil-Dependent States Struggle to Repay Chinese Debts
By Zhang Chun
The global oil crisis has forced Latin America and China to re-examine their terms of trade.
The Security Implications of China's Overseas Investment Boom
By Jean-Marc F. Blanchard
The international implications of Chinese investment abroad, and security moves designed to protest those assets.
Where Was Taiwan in the Trump-Xi Meeting?
By Chen-Dong Tso and Gratiana Jung
The Trump administration shows signs of backing off support for Taiwan, including the Six Assurances.
From London to Yiwu in 17 Days: OBOR's British Connection
By Catherine Putz
After the westbound train's arrival in January, British officials heralded the launch of the eastbound train this week.