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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.
The Political Consequences of China’s Financial Emigrants
By Steve Hess
China's wealthy aren't challenging the Communist Party -- they're simply leaving the country.
2 Years Later: A Look Back at Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement
By Cal Wong
The 2014 protests left a lasting legacy of distrust for the government and the police.
'China Inc.' Becomes China the Builder in Africa
By Janet Eom
Chinese loans in Africa mostly go toward building roads, railways, and power lines, not extracting resources.
Li Keqiang Becomes First Chinese Premier to Visit Cuba
By Catherine Putz
The world’s largest and smallest communist states have had stable relations for years.
Xi and Obama: Same Meeting, Different Stories
By Graham Webster
After Obama and Xi meet, their governments tell different stories.
International Civil Aviation Organization Shuts out Taiwan
By David Sutton
Chinese pressure convinces ICAO to go against international principles, and the best interests of aviation safety.
Chinese Investment Stokes Global Coal Growth
By Beth Walker
Even as China cuts back on coal at home, its companies construct coal plants in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Xi Jinping as Mao’s Heir? Smashing Chinese Family Dominance
By Kerry Brown
Xi does have one thing in common with Mao Zedong: a desire to eliminate China's reliance on renqing.
China's Syria Agenda
By Samuel Ramani
China's strategy in Syria aims to advance global acceptance of Beijing's non-interference policy.
China and the Vatican: Towards a New Era?
By Kevin Hsu
A closer look at a complex relationship amid talk of an impending rapprochement.
China's Wukan Democracy Experiment Comes to a Violent End
By Cal Wong
Chinese authorities have begun a harsh crackdown on dissent in the village.
New Legislator Grills Hong Kong Chief Executive on Land Development Deal
By Cal Wong
CY Leung faces questions over his role in a public housing deal with possible links to the triad.