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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.
One Woman’s Custody Battle Highlights the Challenges Facing Same-Sex Couples in China
By Huizhong Wu
Because same-sex marriage is not recognized in China, there is little legal clarity on child custody and visitation rights.
Why Contaminated Cooking Oil in China Is A Recipe for Disaster
By Genevieve Donnellon-May
China’s struggles with food safety persist – and few issues stoke public discontent so acutely.
China Rejects the ‘San Francisco System’
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Beijing may be trying to turn back the clock.
Controlling Tomorrow: China’s Dominance Over Future Strategic Supply Chains
By David Song-Pehamberger
To secure China’s economic growth, Beijing wants to expand its control over global supply chains in strategic and emerging technologies.
Understanding the KMT’s Evolving Foreign Policy
By Hiro Fu
“Close relations with the U.S., friendly relations with Japan, and peaceful relations with China” is a mantra crafted and adapted to align with public opinion in Taiwan.
The Real Challenge to the CCP’s Third Plenum Vision
By Zhuoran Li
Competition and friction between China’s different levels of government is going to complicate implementation of the reform agenda.
China-Japan Relations at a Crossroads Amid Strategic Challenges
By Aparna Divya
As economic interdependence collides with security concerns, China and Japan must decide between the paths of rivalry or coexistence.
New Regulations Seek to Address Chinese Military Veterans’ Concerns
By Anushka Saxena
China’s military veterans have organized a long line of protests against low pensions and corruption. Will the latest changes finally assuage their complaints?
Taiwan People’s Party Faces Its First Corruption Scandals
By Brian Hioe
Misreported campaign expenses and allegations of shady real estate deals could jeopardize the TPP's corruption-free image.
The Chinese Experience in Germany: A Legacy of Struggle and Rebirth
By Tim Hildebrandt
The current relationship between China and Germany has developed against the backdrop of a darker history.
Gold Medal Rivalry: For China and the US, the Olympics Are More Than Just Sport
By Shaoyu Yuan
The Olympics have become a stage where national pride, identity, and global ambitions are fiercely contested, reflecting the shifting tides of global power.
China Hits Back at the US in Response to Doping Allegations Dogging Its Swimmers
By Associated Press
Amid harsh scrutiny following revelations that 23 Chinese swimmers failed drug tests in 2021, China called for more intensive testing of U.S. track and field competitors.