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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.
Two Chinas: The Nomenklatura and the Rest
By Francis P. Sempa
China's elites are unable to reckon with the concerns of ordinary Chinese, much like the Soviet nomenklatura.
A Post-Brexit UK Rapprochement With China? Don't Count On It
By Kerry Brown
London may be forced to turn to Beijing, but China has bigger fish to fry.
Kidnapped by China: Beijing's Battle Against Dissidents and Free Speech
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Since 2015, China has allegedly begun abducting dissidents from third countries.
2 Dueling Visions of Human Rights in China
By Shannon Tiezzi
U.S. CECC annual report and China's own human rights action plan showcase starkly different concepts of "human rights."
Political Scrambling in Hong Kong Begins
By Cal Wong
Politicians (and Beijing) are already preparing themselves for the 2017 chief executive race.
When the Dragon Rolls Over: Spillovers From China’s Economic Transition
By Catherine Putz
Both Beijing and the world have a hand in managing the risks stemming from China's economic transition.
Does China Really Want a 'Just and Fair' International Order?
By Shaheli Das
What China really wants is to increase its own sway in global governance.
Could Rising China Make the World More Stable?
By Jin Kai
As China grows in influence, it could help bring more coherence to the exiting world system.
Is China’s Energy Transition Dead in the Water?
By Chris Zhang
Despite some promising developments, Beijing continues to struggle to capitalize on renewables and green tech.
China’s Lost Generation: Rural Youths
By Leo Lin
Frustrated by a lack of opportunity, China's rural youths are increasingly airing their disillusionment online.
How Beijing Uses People-to-People Ties as Leverage Over Taiwan
By David Gitter and Elsa Kania
Beijing hopes to convince Taiwanese to pressure their government into more politically accommodating positions.
Hong Kong Chief Threatens to Sue Newspaper
By Cal Wong
CY Leung threatens to sue Apple Daily for seeking to undermine a potential reelection campaign.