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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.
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.
China’s Organ Transplant Problem
By Matthew Robertson and Jacob Lavee
Alarming questions over the scale – and sources – of organ transplants need to be answered.
China's Premier Li Tours Australia, New Zealand
By Shannon Tiezzi
Economics topped the agenda, as usual for China-Australia and China-New Zealand ties.
Chinese Vice FM Proposes New Regional Mechanism for South China Sea States
By Ankit Panda
Liu Zhenmin, China's vice foreign minister, calls for a new regional mechanism for the South China Sea.
China’s North Korea Debate
By Hemant Adlakha
There are three broad camps on how to deal with an increasingly unruly Pyongyang.
Why Do Chinese Netizens Love Donald Trump?
By Yan Gu
What's behind “Emperor Trump's” popularity: authoritarianism, conservatism, or pragmatism?
A First: Chinese Honor Guard Marches in Pakistan Republic Day Parade
By Ankit Panda
China dispatched a PLA honor guard to Pakistan's Republic Day parade.
Hong Kong’s Democrats and the Chief Executive Election: Selecting a Lesser Evil?
By Steven Yet
With little hope of winning themselves, the pan-democrats plan to side with a pro-Beijing underdog.