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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 Favorite Weapon in the War on Pollution: Mist Cannons
By Renske Buisman
“Mist cannons” are being used to fight smog, but are they a distraction from tackling the root causes of polluted air?
Norway-China Relations 'Unfrozen'
By Lieke Bos
After six years of tensions, China and Norway have normalized relations. Why now?
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
By Cal Wong
Beijing issues a red alert warning on pollution.
Challenges and Successes of Chinese Foreign Investments
By Young China Watchers
An interview with Philippe Le Corre.
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'
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
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
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
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
By Nengye Liu
China has a clear (though as yet unwritten) strategy for the Arctic.