International Relations

Yibao.net: Spotlight on China’s Bid for UN Human Rights Council: Calls for Reform and Transparency

By: Jianli Yang - Oct 9, 2023 On October 10, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will elect 15 new member states of the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to serve a three-year term beginning in January 2024. China is vying for seat. According to the Council’s...
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The Diplomat: The Cambodian Regime Is a Key Element in China’s Regional Expansion Strategy

As Cambodia fully embraces the “China model,” the country’s role in the geopolitical competition between the United States and China is becoming increasingly important. By Mu Sochua and Jianli Yang Oct 4, 2023 Amid the decline of global democracy over the past two...
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Washington Times: The global north must prioritize India over China as the leader of the global south

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 India’s...
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Politico: China’s international students and a tale of two fears

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...
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