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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.

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On China: A Conversation With Larry Summers

On China: A Conversation With Larry Summers

By Maurits Elen
Larry Summers, former U.S. treasury secretary, discusses China's domestic challenges and the lessons of China’s economic success.
Factories Shut Down, Cars Stopped as China Struggles With Smog

Factories Shut Down, Cars Stopped as China Struggles With Smog

By Cal Wong
Beijing issues a red alert warning on pollution.

Challenges and Successes of Chinese Foreign Investments

Challenges and Successes of Chinese Foreign Investments

By Young China Watchers
An interview with Philippe Le Corre.

China and the Fear of Failure

China and the Fear of Failure

By Kerry Brown
China's system is not designed to acknowledge the reality of failure.

China Says Will Hand Over Captured US Drone, All Actions 'Professional and Responsible'

China Says Will Hand Over Captured US Drone, All Actions 'Professional and Responsible'

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Ministry of Defense statement has worrying implications for China's ambitions in the South China Sea.
Devastated Villages Pay the Price for China's Coal Addiction

Devastated Villages Pay the Price for China's Coal Addiction

By Xie Yujuan
Years of coal development in Shenmu on banks the Yellow River have left a broken landscape.

Germany Wants Europe to Help Shape China's Belt and Road Initiative

Germany Wants Europe to Help Shape China's Belt and Road Initiative

By Jan Gaspers
Berlin wants to manage the geopolitical implications and to ensure the economic sustainability of China’s pet project.
China’s High-Tech Strategy Raises the Heat on Industrial Countries

China’s High-Tech Strategy Raises the Heat on Industrial Countries

By Mirjam Meissner and Jost Wuebbeke
The world must prepare for growing competition – and ensure that China’s industrial upgrade doesn’t come at their expense.

China’s Emerging Arctic Policy

China’s Emerging Arctic Policy

By Nengye Liu
China has a clear (though as yet unwritten) strategy for the Arctic.

Is Latin America of Strategic Importance to China?

Is Latin America of Strategic Importance to China?

By Shaheli Das
For China, Latin American countries will be a key part of its bid to influence global governance.

China Cyber: Stepping Into the Shoes of a 'Major Power'

China Cyber: Stepping Into the Shoes of a 'Major Power'

By Bruce McConnell
An analysis of the Cyberspace Administration of China's Third World Internet Conference.

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