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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 Is Recalculating Its Middle East Policy
By Tommy Steiner
Iran experiences diplomatic distancing with Chinese characteristics.
How Will China React to Donald Trump’s Second Term?
By Brian Wong
Parsing Trump’s China policy – and China’s likely response.
The Inner Workings of a Chinese Embassy
By Zhuoran Li
Few things illustrate the fragmentation of Chinese foreign policy better than the operation of the country's embassies overseas.
Taiwan’s Struggle to Retain Diplomatic Allies
By Huynh Tam Sang and Truong Tuan Kiet
Taiwan hopes to hold on to its 12 diplomatic allies with technological incentives and diplomatic engagement. But China’s economic power and internal politics among Taiwan’s allies make this far more difficult.
China Unveils $1.7 Trillion Package to Address Mounting Local Debt Woes
By Lizzi C. Lee
Despite comprehensive plans, market skepticism persists amid limited consumer stimulus and lingering long-term fiscal challenges.
The UK Carves Its Own Path on China
By James Jennion
The new government should be careful in determining whether the rewards of a friendlier approach to China truly outweigh the risks.
What Does Trump’s Re-election Mean for China?
By Mu Chunshan
Gauging the reactions from both the Chinese public and the government to Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
How Do Media Organizations Define Taiwan?
By Ben Alperstein
Country, island, or something in between – the question of how to refer to Taiwan in print is a vexed one for many media outlets
Is China Furthering Its Purge of the Defense Industry? Here’s What to Watch.
By K. Tristan Tang
Two key defense industry officials were absent from a political gathering. Is another purge underway?
Trump or Harris? Debate in China Heats up
By Hemant Adlakha
Officially, China has no preference in the U.S. presidential race. But both analysts and social media are increasingly rooting for Trump. Here’s why.
Finland’s Tightrope Diplomacy: Stubb’s China Visit Navigates New Security and Trade Realities
By Hermann Aubié and Wei Shen
While in China, Finland's President Alexander Stubb affirmed bilateral trade interests without compromising Finland’s broader strategic priorities.
The Geopolitics of the Renewed Sino-Vatican Deal
By Matthew J. Santucci
China and the Vatican recently renewed their agreement on bishop appointments, this time for four years. What does that mean for the Catholic Church in China – and for Taiwan?