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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.
France, Italy, and China's 'Belt and Road' Initiative
By Sebastien Goulard
European states remained focused on bilateral ties with China, but the 'Belt and Road' must be multilateral to succeed.
China Slows the Pace on Its Defense Spending Growth in 2017
By Ankit Panda
Anticipating slower overall growth, China slows the pace of its year-on-year defense spending growth.
The Islamic State Just Threatened China. What Will Beijing Do?
By Ankit Panda
A recent Islamic State video featuring Uyghurs threatening China shouldn't have come as a surprise.
Overseas NGOs in China: Left in Legal Limbo
By Kristin Shi-Kupfer and Bertram Lang
As many feared, the new law in practice seems designed to make life difficult for international organizations.
What Tensions? 'Friendship' on Display as North Korean Official Visits China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Vice Foreign Minister Ri Kil-song is in Beijing, the first such high-level visit in nine months.
Why China's Influence Over North Korea Is Limited
By Wang Jin
History reveals China has neither the will nor the clout necessary to sway North Korea's decision making.
China and Vietnam: Thoughts From a Chinese Sojourner in Ho Chi Minh City
By Xie Tao
Different interpretations of history showcase hidden tensions in the China-Vietnam relationship.
33,000 Hong Kong Police Gather to Support Convicted Officers
By Cal Wong
Current and former police gather to denounce the conviction of fellow officers for beating an unarmed protester.
Hong Kong Police Officers Sentenced to Jail for Beating Umbrella Movement Protester
By Cal Wong
That judgment comes over two years after a police brutality case that scandalized Hong Kong.
Why Everyone Should Support China’s Banned Feminist Voice Group
By Lotus Ruan
Even for non-feminists, the arbitrary banning of a social media group should be concerning.
Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Sentenced to Jail
By Cal Wong
Donald Tsang gets over a year in prison for a bribery scandal while he was in office.
Is China Ready for Global Leadership?
By Dingding Chen
Yes and no, but China should get ready for global leadership if the U.S. further retreats from the world.