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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 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.
Israel and China a 'Marriage Made in Heaven,' Says Netanyahu
By Shannon Tiezzi
Though security cooperation remains limited, the two sides are pushing forward on trade and technology.
Does Ma Ying-jeou Know Why He Is Unpopular in Taiwan?
By DD Wu
The former Taiwanese president rejects the idea that his close relations with China caused his party's defeat in 2016.
How China Lost the United States
By Kerry Brown and Meghan Iverson
Beijing misread Obama and set the relationship back. It must avoid repeating the same mistake.
US Secretary of State Tillerson Meets Chinese President Xi
By Cal Wong
North Korea monopolizes the agenda as Tillerson wraps up his Beijing trip.