Sep 18, 2023 | Op Ed, Rule of Law in China
In the face of strong diplomatic headwinds, Xi seems to be deciding his time is better spent focused on shoring up regime security at home. By: Jianli Yang Sep 18, 2023 While U.S. President Joe Biden has repeatedly expressed his willingness to meet with Chinese...
Sep 11, 2023 | Economics, International Relations, Op Ed
By Jianli Yang and Sean Woo – Sep 11, 2023 Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu texts that can be loosely translated into English as “One Earth, One Family, One Future” — is a core philosophy of India. Interestingly, China has objected to...
Sep 1, 2023 | International Relations, Internet Freedom, Op Ed, Rule of Law in China
Concerned about facing discrimination abroad and being persecuted in their home country, Chinese students are reluctant to engage in open dialogue. By: Jianli Yang & Leslie Fu Sep 1, 2023 Jianli Yang is founder and president of Citizen Power Initiatives for China...
Aug 29, 2023 | International Relations, Op Ed
Human rights and democracy largely unaddressed By: Jianli Yang & Sean Woo Aug 29, 2023 In a historic move, President Biden hosted a major trilateral summit this month at Camp David in Maryland, bringing together South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese...
Aug 23, 2023 | International Relations, Op Ed
By: Jianli Yang, Aug 21, 2023 In the realm of international security, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the “Quad,” stands as a robust framework uniting Australia, India, Japan and the United States. Among these four nations, India, while often appearing out of...