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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.
Can China’s Smoking Ban Stick?
By Grace Guo
Beijing is taking on a Herculean task.
Terry Branstad, Xi Jinping's 'Old Friend', to Be Trump's Ambassador to China
By Ankit Panda
What does Trump's selection of the Iowa governor suggest about his planned China policy?
Hong Kong Ombudsman: Government Should Stop Stonewalling Digital News Outlets
By Cal Wong
The government's treatment of digital-only media outlets is criticized.
Lee Kuan Yew’s Legacy for China-Singapore Relations
By Chen Nahui and Xue Li
LKY's efforts to balance between China and the US still shape Singaporean diplomacy, including on the South China Sea.
Trump's Taiwan Phone Call: China Reacts
By Shannon Tiezzi
China tries to be both stern and dismissive, even while Taiwan outlines the content of the conversation.
Modernizing Nature: China’s Yellow River Delta Reserve
By Hou Shen
The nature reserve is a testing ground for competing ideas of economic development, nature, and conservation.
France’s Presidential Elections: The Need for a China Agenda
By Sébastien Goulard
France's presidential candidates should put more thought into their China policies.
China in the Crosshairs of Anti-Globalization Trend
By Kerry Brown
Why it is time for China to adopt a more generous, sympathetic attitude toward other countries.
Beijing’s Interpretation of Hong Kong Basic Law to Apply Retroactively
By Cal Wong
The two legislators removed from office by Beijing's decision have their appeal rejected.
China’s Opportunity To Be A Responsible Stakeholder?
By Ali Wyne
China will get a chance to test out its leadership skills if President Trump backtracks from international agreements.
Hong Kong’s Richest Man Promises to Elect Someone Who Loves the City
By Cal Wong
The influential businessman pledges to put his vote on the Election Committee to good use.