Rule of Law in China

The Diplomat: Can Xi Jinping Achieve His Ambitions After the Biden-Xi Summit?

Xi’s transformation from “wolf warrior” to “panda” was more about what came after the summit: a major gathering with American CEOs. By Jianli Yang - Nov 21, 2023 The much-anticipated Biden-Xi Summit has concluded, but the curtain has not yet fallen. No clear verdict...
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The Messenger: China Imposes a Law To Suppress Dissent Amid Economic Troubles

By: Leslie Fu and Jianli Yang - Nov 16, 2023 On Oct. 24, China’s highest legislative body, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, passed the Patriotic Education Law. The law aims to strengthen patriotic education programs at all levels of schooling,...
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Class Lawsuit Against WeChat Officially Opens on November 16, 2023

Citizen Power Initiatives for China Nov 14, 2023 For Immediate ReleaseNov 15, 2023Contact:Dr. Jianli Yang(857) 472-9039yangjianli@initiativesforchina.org After numerous twists and turns and a prolonged wait, the class action lawsuit against WeChat is finally scheduled...
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City Journal: Hong Kong’s Deteriorating Academic Freedom

A call to action for international academia By: Jianli Yang - Nov 09, 2023 Hong Kong’s once-vibrant academic environment, known for its commitment to free thought, critical discourse, and intellectual inquiry, has experienced a troubling erosion of academic freedom in...
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