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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.
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.
Hong Kong's Executive and Legislative Branches Clash
By Cal Wong
Pro-Beijing legislators staged a walkout, preventing two localist legislators from being sworn in.
Is the Belt and Road Initiative Globalizing China’s National Security Policy?
By Sabine Mokry
Chinese security policy experts use potential threats to BRI projects to highlight the necessity of a globalized security posture.
China Arrests Foreign Casino Employees in Latest Crackdown
By Cal Wong
Arrested for "gambling crimes," the 18 were involved in visa operations for a company helping Chinese go abroad to gamble.
South Korea Sees Frictions With China's Maritime Militia: What's Next?
By David Volodzko
China is walking a tightrope, balancing foreign relations in one hand and the nationalism of its people in the other.
Hong Kong Legislature Descends Into Chaos
By Cal Wong
Politicians from both the protest movement and the pro-Beijing camp fueled a combative swearing-in ceremony.
Is America Really China’s Greatest National Security Threat?
By Bonnie Kristian
A recent Pew survey sheds light on China’s relationship with the outside world, in particular the United States