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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.
Americans, Robots, and More: Chinese Government Messaging in the 2025 Spring Festival Gala
By Evan Freidin
In watching the Gala, we can see what political messaging is currently being promoted in China, and what is not.
China’s Chilling Anti-Espionage Law
By TSURUTA Jun
The extraterritorial application of the law could infringe on constitutionally guaranteed rights.
Symbolic No More? China’s Evolving Policy Tools Against US Sanctions
By Xing Jiaying
China is modernizing its economic statecraft, mirroring Washington’s approach. How might Beijing leverage these evolving policy tools to navigate the ongoing trade and tech wars?
Chinese Stadium Diplomacy in Africa, Pt 2: Adey Ababa Stadium in Ethiopia
By Istvan Tarrosy and Zoltan Voros
Ethiopia’s long-anticipated stadium in Addis Ababa, with which the country aspires to host the AFCON, may get a boost to completion, but several questions remain.
Why DeepSeek Presents Serious Problems for China Researchers
By Zi Yang
DeepSeek’s adherence to CCP narratives goes beyond major sensitivities like the Tiananmen protests, potentially distorting understanding of the country – and even global affairs.
KMT Budget Cuts Set up Latest Partisan Clash in Taiwan
By Brian Hioe
The KMT-controlled legislature passed a budget with unprecedented reductions from the DPP government's request, raising the stakes for the political showdown.
How People Are Ringing in the Year of the Snake in China and Beyond
By Sijing Lu
According to historical records, the Chinese people have been celebrating the lunar new year for over 4,000 years.
Trump’s Panama Gambit and the China Paradox
By Alonso E. Illueca
Trump’s upcoming moves against Panama may well end up increasing China’s influence in the country.
Deep Cuts to Government Budget Spark Widespread Recall Efforts Against KMT Legislators in Taiwan
By Ricky Yeh
Amid the backlash to the KMT-TPP alliance's cuts to the national budget, 35 KMT legislators across Taiwan are being targeted in recall efforts.
China’s Position in the Global Aviation Industry
By Matthew Rochat
China is trying to set up domestic firm COMAC as a challenger to Western giants Airbus and Boeing.
China’s Stadium Diplomacy in Africa, Pt. 1: The Talanta Sports Stadium in Kenya
By Istvan Tarrosy and Zoltan Voros
As a Chinese company works to complete Kenya's first international sports complex since 1987, basic details from the cost to the companies involved remain unclear.
For ‘TikTok Refugees,’ a More Censored Chinese App Won’t Be the Solution
By Chauncey Jung
Unlike TikTok, RedNote primarily operates in China. As a result, concerns over content censorship, data privacy, and CCP control are even greater.
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