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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 in Africa: What's the Real Story?
By Xie Tao
Perceptions of China's role on the continent depend on who's telling the stories.
Ian Johnson on Religion in China, Past and Future
By Young China Watchers
"Religion and the search for values are moving back to the center of a national discussion in China."
Can Russia Save Northeast China’s Economy?
By Qiyang Niu
Russia's projects in the Far East may bring a bright light to Northeast China amid long-standing economic struggles.
Trump-Xi Summit: Much Ado About Nothing?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The feel-good vibes from the meeting were drowned out amid questions regarding the U.S. strike on Syria.
What’s on the Agenda for the Trump-Xi Meeting?
By Shannon Tiezzi
To no one's surprise, trade and North Korea top the list. What else will make it into the conversations?
The Trump-Xi Summit: Realistic Outcomes for 2 Dreamers
By Yawei Liu
It will take two dreamers, without outside-the-box thinking, to make breakthroughs in the U.S.-China relationship.
China’s Media Foothold Expands to the Gulf
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
USILK, which provides Arabic-language Chinese programming, is just the latest move in China's media expansion.
China's Hukou Restrictions Now Apply to Graveyards
By Cal Wong
Suzhou has become the first Chinese city to ban the purchase of grave sites by people without a local residency permit.
China’s Xinjiang Crackdown Continues
By Cal Wong
Even while Beijing pursues economic openness in the province, it's turning Xinjiang into a security state.
A Civil Code for China: A Great Leap Forward for the Rule of Law
By Andreea Leonte and Valentina Crivăț
China has a chance to improve rule of law by securing property, family, and personal rights.
Did China and the US Overreact to Tillerson's Remarks On US-China Relations?
By DD Wu
His description of U.S.-China relations brought too much optimism from China and too much criticism from the US.
China-led AIIB Sees Membership Expansion: What's Next?
By Ankit Panda
13 new countries were approved as members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank earlier this month.