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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 Courting Middle Eastern Nations on Xinjiang
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and M. Habib Pashya
As Western nations impose sanctions on China over its treatment of the Uyghurs, Beijing is reaching out to the Muslim world for support.
China Outlines Its Priorities as UN Security Council President
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's top priority is addressing the crisis within the United Nations itself, the topic of a high-level meeting later this week.
Business Moguls and Chinese (Soft) Power: The ‘Huaren’ of Southeast Asia
By Laura Grunberg
China's rise has come with increased outreach to the diaspora in Southeast Asia - and at times increased headaches for ethnic Chinese.
The Kazakh Herders of Xinjiang
By Sribala Subramanian
Revisiting “Winter Pasture,” an early chronicle of the hardships endured by a Xinjiang-based minority group.
Why Martin Lee’s Arrest Is Such a Worrying Sign
By Jessie Lau
For many, the arrest and conviction of Hong Kong's “father of democracy” signal a cataclysmic shift in the city’s political climate.
As Drought Worsens Chip Shortage, Taiwan Fights Brain Drain to China
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan, under pressure to alleviate a global chip shortage, is fighting a drought at home and recruitment of its engineers by Chinese competitors.
China Moves Toward a Permanent Space Presence
By Namrata Goswami
The launch of the first piece of China's space station is a big step toward achieving a long-standing goal.
Czechia: A Case Study of China’s Changing Overseas Propaganda Efforts
By Filip Sebok
How China localizes its propaganda via disinformation outlets in the Czech Republic.
China-Germany Relations at the Crossroads
By Shannon Tiezzi
China tries to keep Germany a bright spot in its European relations, as an end to Angela Merkel’s lengthy tenure looms.
Xinjiang Cotton and the Shift in China’s Censorship Approach
By Zoe Jordan
What makes China’s shifting strategy on Xinjiang information management unique is that in addition to traditional approach to censorship, there seems to be a shift to fill the censored silence with noise.
China Launches Core Space Station Module
By Abhijnan Rej
The country expects to complete construction of its space station, called Tiangong, next year.
The CCP Hand Behind China’s Xinjiang Cotton Backlash
By Angeli Datt
The boycott movement marks a blurred line between genuine anger and manufactured outrage.