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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.
China’s Evolving Governance Role in the Global Economy
By Wang Wen
What does China hope to accomplish at the G20 summit?
China and Saudi Arabia: A New Alliance?
By Wang Jin
China-Saudi Arabia ties are seeing more political-military cooperation, but oil continues to dominate.
What to Expect From the G20 Summit
By Huang Nan, Zhang Juan, and Shannon Tiezzi
Jiang Yuechun of CIIS gives an overview of China's most important diplomatic event this year.
The West and the New, Tech-Savvy China
By Young China Watchers
Kaiser Kuo on China's tech industry and the gap between China and the West.
China’s Successful Olympic Charm Offensive in Hong Kong
By Cal Wong
Politics are put aside as star athletes from China's Olympic team get a warm welcome in Hong Kong.
The Most Dangerous Problem in Asia: China-Japan Relations
By Kerry Brown
China and Japan have a thousand year history of fighting each other. What if that pattern repeats itself?
China-Japan Relations Before the G20 Summit
By Emily S. Chen
Historical issues and maritime disputes continue to strain relations between China and Japan.
Tibet and China’s 'Belt and Road'
By Tshering Chonzom Bhutia
Will Tibet become China's bridge to South Asia under the Belt and Road Initiative?
Yunnan: China's Bridge to South and Southeast Asia
By Naina Singh
China is revisiting its periphery with a new, localized approach to regional multilateralism.
Hong Kong Teachers Warned Not to Discuss Independence
By Cal Wong
Hong Kong's government tells educators they are breaking the law by advocating for independence.
China, Russia, and the 'Concert of Eurasia'
By Gregory Shtraks
How the 19th century Concert of Europe helps shed light on the emerging China-Russia axis.
At Rio Olympics, China Embraces a New Outlook
By David Volodzko
China's long-standing obsession with gold medals is giving way to something simpler: having fun.