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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.
Taiwan Hit By Strongest Earthquake in Nearly 25 Years
By Christopher Bodeen
The quake damaged buildings across the island, leaving at least four people dead.
China is Untangling the Latin American Spaghetti Bowl
By Adam Ratzlaff
China’s multipronged and innovative approach to engaging regional organizations in the Americas has permitted Beijing to expand its presence across the region.
De-Risking’s Blind Spot: China’s Targeting of Global Civil Society
By Kevin Sheives
Any de-risking strategy that does not include a focus on protecting civil society from CCP interference will fall short.
In Taiwan, Battling Fake News One Conversation at a Time — With a Focus on Seniors
By Huizhong Wu
Fake News Cleaner has hosted more than 500 events in six years, connecting with college students, elementary-school children, and the seniors that, some say, are the most vulnerable to disinformation.
More Than MOFA: China’s Comprehensive Diplomacy
By Zhuoran Li
The overarching goal of comprehensive diplomacy is to mobilize and coordinate various party-state agencies to advance China’s national strategic and diplomatic objectives.
Deceptive Practices and Countermeasures on China’s Online Retail Platforms
By Xue Zhang
As e-commerce has exploded in China, so have sales of fake goods and deceptive advertising practices. What are the countermeasures and potential solutions?”
3 Key Points for Understanding China’s Foreign Policy
By Mu Chunshan
Does China want to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific? Is China using Europe as a bargaining chip with the United States? How did “wolf warrior” diplomacy come about?
4 Key Takeaways Emerging From China’s Trade Data
By Gabriele Manca
Amid tensions with the U.S., China is recalibrating its approach to international trade – a strategic shift now visible in the trade data.
China Does Not Fear the Return of Donald Trump
By You Wang
For the Chinese strategic community, there’s no perception of Biden or Trump being better for China; it’s a matter of who is less detrimental.
Canadian Miners Need Capital – But Only China Is Stepping Up
By Joseph Bouchard
Without alternative sources of investment, the country is struggling to reduce its economic dependence on Beijing.
Xi Jinping’s Balancing Acts: Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain?
By Michael Clarke
From the economy to diplomacy and internal politics, Xi appears to have simply kicked policy problems down the road.
New Security Law Firmly Aligns Hong Kong With Chinese Communist Party Ideology
By Katja Drinhausen
CCP concepts and terminology are taking center stage in the city’s lawmaking.