The two powers are evenly matched in their relations with Hanoi. It matters a lot who comes out ahead. By Jianli Yang...
International Relations
National Review: Henry Kissinger’s Mixed Legacy on China
His diplomatic maneuvers may have been important during the Cold War. But he set the stage for accommodation of the...
Newsweek: China’s New Propaganda Strategy Aims at American Youth
By: Jeanette Tong and Jianli Yang - Nov 29, 2023 Xi Jinping mentioned during a speech on November 16 that the hope for...
National Review: Xi Gaslights the World with Ludicrous Claims of Chinese ‘Democracy’
By: Jianli Yang - December 10, 2021 Everyone understands that China is in fierce competition with the United States...
The Hill: The fight against China’s ideology requires a free and open internet
By: Lianchao Han & Bradley Thayer - December 02, 2021 The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently passed its third...
Global Post: WTA’s Approach to Peng Shuai Case Can Create Push to Improve China’s Human Rights
Jianli Yang - December 02, 2021 The story of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai accusing former Chinese vice premier...
The Diplomat: Bhutan-China Border Negotiations in Context
What is behind the latest announcement about resumed border talks between Bhutan and China? Jianli Yang - November 18,...
Foreign Policy: U.S.-China Trade Talks Should Prioritize Opening Up China’s Internet
By: Jianli Yang & Lianchao Han U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping finally held their...
Providence: On Taiwan: Goal Clarity, Strategic Tacitness, and Tactical Ambiguity
Jianli Yang - Oct. 27, 2021 The 110th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China comes at a time of...
The Hill: Biden calls for international cooperation, but how to cooperate with China?
By: Jianli Yang - Oct 01, 2021 In his recent speech to the United Nations General Assembly, President Biden aimed...
Hostage Diplomacy rears its head in Beijing, as Meng Wanzhou case reaches a close
Jianli Yang On 19th August, 2021, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Hua Chunying made a statement, asserting...
Providence: China-Taliban Tango Encourages Unholy Marriage
By Jianli Yang - September 16, 2021 China is brimming with optimism about the Taliban in Afghanistan. But a bombing...

