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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.
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.
Will China Gain From a US Withdrawal in Latin America?
By Kevin P. Gallagher
Trump's trade bloc exits cement China’s position in the region, but engagement must be sustainable.
Is China’s Counterterrorism Policy in Xinjiang Working?
By Adrien Morin
China's Xinjiang experience demonstrates the perils of large-scale anti-Muslim policies.
North Korea Continues Its Streak of Messing Things Up for China
By Kerry Brown
With friends like these, who needs enemies?
How UN Sanctions May Be Driving China's Suspension of North Korean Coal Imports
By Troy Stangarone
China may already be close to reaching the UN-mandated cap on total coal emissions.
Rational Thinking About China's Semiconductor Push
By Jean-Marc F. Blanchard
How worried should the United States really be about China's strategy to invest in overseas chip makers?
China Mulls Maritime Law Revisions, Codifying Its South China Sea Practices
By Ankit Panda
Freedom of navigation with Chinese characteristics may be incoming.
Why African Nations Welcome China
By Michiko Kitaba
Delivering economic opportunity for the locals goes a long way.
Will China Pay for Syria to Rebuild?
By Wang Jin
China's political and economic incentives aren't enough for it to spend a massive sum helping Syria rebuild.
China Reshuffles Top Military Posts
By Ying Yu Lin
Xi Jinping’s military reforms as seen from personnel reshuffle in the PLAN.
Why China Can’t Ignore Syria’s Rebel Factions
By George Marshall Lerner
Beijing might prefer to deal with Assad, but major oil resources are held by rebel groups.
China: The Accidental World Leader?
By Amitai Etzioni
If the U.S. under Trump leaves a vacuum, will China be the one to fill it?