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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 Deepens Its Engagement With Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan
By Ghulam Ali
China has vastly increased economic engagement with Afghanistan as it eyes a new node in the Belt and Road Initiative.
European Business Confronts China Head On
By Bonnie Girard
European companies are more bold in addressing the Chinese government with difficult issues than many of the elected leaders of Europe.
Lai Ching-te and the ‘Republic of China’ and ‘Motherland’ Theories
By KAWASHIMA Shin
What’s in a name? A political edge perhaps.
China’s Summit Diplomacy: Insights From BRICS, APEC and the G20
By R. Evan Ellis
Xi Jinping and his government have been remarkably vague regarding the international agenda China publicly promotes.
From the Taipei Dome to Premier12 Champions: Taiwan’s Baseball Renaissance
By Jing Bo-jiun
Taiwan’s historic victory over Samurai Japan in the international tournament capped a wave of momentum for its national pastime.
India and China: A Thaw in the Making?
By Shaheli Das
A spurt in high-level meetings has changed the mood in China-India diplomacy, but there are reasons for India to remain skeptical.
Why Did Iraq Suspend a $10 Billion Deal With China?
By Ameer Al-Auqaili
The decision to stall a massive oil-for-infrastructure agreement marks a turning point in Middle East power dynamics.
Thinking About China’s Military Exercises Near Taiwan
By KAWASHIMA Shin
What does Beijing hope to achieve?
China’s ‘People-to-People’ Diplomacy Targets the Global South
By César Eduardo Santos
Engagements with media, think tanks, and academia form an essential – but often overlooked – element of China's foreign policy.
Biden, Xi Reflect on Evolutions in China-US Relations in Their Final Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
With a presidential transition underway in the United States, both presidents stressed the value of stability in the relationship.
What Does Taiwan Think About Trump 2.0?
By Brian Hioe
Taiwan hopes to keep ties with the U.S. stable, and Trump's slate of appointees is a mixed bag in that regard.
Does China Have a New European Ally in Slovakia’s Prime Minister?
By Matej Šimalčík and Filip Šebok
Robert Fico’s trip to China had underwhelming economic outcomes, yet it brought Bratislava into much closer political alignment with Beijing.