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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.
Watching the US Presidential Election From China
By Wang Dong
What has China thought of the bitter campaign between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump?
Hard Times for Chinese Investors in Europe
By Magda Tsakalidou
Individual EU countries like Germany are becoming more skeptical toward Chinese investment.
China and Russia Aim to Increase Trade Turnover to $200 Billion by 2020
By Catherine Putz
Beijing and Moscow look to increase trade, but it’s an uphill battle.
China and the Problem of Elites
By Kerry Brown
What does China's anti-elitism streak mean for the Communist Party?
China Bars Pro-Independence Legislators in Hong Kong
By Cal Wong
Hong Kong erupted with more violent protests as the decision came down.
China's Tangled Environmental History
By Jonathan Schlesinger
Qing Dynasty conquests led to an unprecedented rush for resources, but also laid the roots for modern conservation.
Xi Jinping's 'Core Leader' Status Will Help China's Reforms in Coming Years
By Dingding Chen
The title signals political stability for the coming years and is good for China's future reforms.
China Suggests Free Trade Zone For the SCO
By Catherine Putz
Russia says it would be "complicated."
Cross-Strait Relations Caught in a Time Warp
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing is dusting off the cross-strait playbook it used under the last DPP president. Will the old approach still work?
China's Climate Change Chief on Trump: Wise Leaders Don't Resist Global Trends
By Catherine Putz
As Paris agreement goes into force later this week, the world wonders if the next U.S. president will withdraw from it.
Has Duterte Won a South China Sea Concession From China?
By Cal Wong
The Philippines' president may have pulled off the unthinkable.
Criticizing China on Human Rights: Missing the Forest for the Trees?
By Jin Kai
Focusing on individual stories is a poor way to evaluate China's human rights record.