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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.
May 09, 2023
China Raids Offices of Business Consultancy Capvision
By Associated Press
The investigation is part of an ongoing crackdown on foreign businesses that provide sensitive economic data.
May 09, 2023
The May Fourth Movement in Xi Jinping’s China
By Eerishika Pankaj
Why does the Chinese Communist Party leader make a point of celebrating China’s most famous protest movement?
May 09, 2023
Can China Broker Peace in Sudan?
By Matai Muon and Brian Wong
Beijing could hold the key to any future peace in Sudan, but this projection must be buttressed with realism.
May 06, 2023
China’s Climate Diplomacy Surge
By Chris Qihan Zou
As climate change emerges as a key focus in some of China’s recent diplomatic initiatives, there are opportunities for the U.S. to enhance its own climate diplomacy efforts.
May 05, 2023
Navigating the Future of China-Malaysia Relations
By Ma Bo
By aligning China’s Global Security Initiative with Anwar’s Malaysia Madani, security ties between the two nations can be strengthened – including in the South China Sea.
May 04, 2023
What’s Behind China’s New Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia?
By Tim Winter
China’s drive toward cultural internationalism could address the complicated connections between culture, heritage, development, and infrastructure.
May 04, 2023
More Taiwanese Nationals Arrested on Political Charges in China
By Brian Hioe
Li Yanhe, also known as Fucha, is the latest in a string of Taiwanese nationals to disappear in China, only to be confirmed as arrested months later.
May 04, 2023
Unclear Who Would Aid Taiwan in a War, Foreign Minister Says
By Associated Press
Joseph Wu said Taiwan, with a population of 23 million compared to China's 1.4 billion, has to defend itself and is not asking other countries to fight for it.
May 03, 2023
China’s Foreign Minister Meets Junta Leader in Myanmar
By Shannon Tiezzi
Qin Gang paid his first visit to Myanmar on May 2, during which he pledged to increase Chinese economic engagement with the military regime.
May 03, 2023
Hong Kong to Cut Elected Council Seats in Blow to Democracy
By Kanis Leung
Chief Executive John Lee’s proposal would reduce the proportion of directly elected seats in local district councils to about 20 percent, from some 90 percent currently.
May 02, 2023
Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu’s Visit to India: Impact on China-India Relations
By Tien-sze Fang
The divergence between China and India on border issues was on full display. Nevertheless, Li's visit to New Delhi still holds some positive significance.
May 01, 2023
Chinese Citizen Journalist Who Reported on COVID-19 to Be Released After 3 Years
By Kanis Leung and Huizhong Wu
Fang Bin posted details about the pandemic situation in Wuhan in early 2020. He spent three years in jail for his efforts.