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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 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.
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'
By Bruce McConnell
An analysis of the Cyberspace Administration of China's Third World Internet Conference.
Decoding China’s Approach to Data Security
By Nick Marro
With its restrictions on cross-border data movement, China is fracturing the global internet.
Why Is China Playing Hardball With Singapore?
By Lieke Bos
Is this the start of a new Chinese approach to Southeast Asia?
Coming Soon: The Next Big Clue to the Future of US-Taiwan Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Will Tsai Ing-wen stop in the U.S. on her way to Central America next month? If so, who will she meet?