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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.
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.
China's Nuclear Power Plans Melting Down
By Steve Thomas
China may scale down plans for nuclear power because of slowing demand for electricity and construction setbacks.
Can China Finally Solve Its Corruption Problem?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Party's sixth plenum was an attempt to do just that.
Cape Verde: A Blueprint for China's Positive Role in Africa
By Pedro Ramos
Why is China so interested in one of Africa's smallest countries?
Hong Kong Has Its First Contender for Next Chief Executive
By Cal Wong
Retired High Court judge Woo Kwok-hing becomes the first to officially declare his candidacy for the 2017 race.
Who Will Be Enthroned at China’s 19th Party Congress?
By Chutian Zhou
Reading the tea leaves ahead of China's leadership reshuffle next year.
Evaluating China’s Cyber Power
By Greg Austin
China's approach to a nationally framed cyber power is self-defeating.
China's Succession Games
By Kerry Brown
Speculating about China's next leaders distracts from the real issues: the Party's policy debates.
What China Is Missing as It Watches the US Presidential Campaign
By David Volodzko
The worst aspects of Trumpism are already entrenched in China.
Improving Governance In China
By Asit K. Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada
The current plenum could be an important milestone for China.
China's Sixth Plenum Begins With a Focus on Intra-Party Discipline: What to Expect
By Ankit Panda
The Sixth Plenum of the 18th Party Congress is about to kick off. Here's what to watch for.