Wechat Lawsuit

Press Release: Court rules in CPIFC’s favor and against Tencent in early fight over where the lawsuit against Tencent will be heard

For Immediate ReleaseCitizen Power Initiatives for China (CPIFC)Contact: Daniel GongTel: +1 (202) 827-5762Email: dcoffice@initiativesforchina.org WASHINGTON, DC, October 2, 2021 On September 30, 2021, the Judge Patricia M. Lucas of the Santa Clara Superior Court ruled...
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Differences Between Trump’s Lawsuit Against American Big Tech Companies and Ours Against a Chinese One

By: Jianli Yang As debates over the power of global technology companies unfold, it is worth keeping in mind–and appreciating–the relatively free, vigorous, and public nature of that debate, at least in the democratic world. Perhaps the best way to appreciate that...
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California Court Case Defends America’s Democratic Values

By: Yang Jianli I have a fresh warning about the ongoing corruption of democratic values in the United States in service of the political interests of the Chinese Communist Party. In essence, one of America’s leading law firms is arguing that there would be "no public...
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Washington Post: California plaintiffs sue Chinese tech giant Tencent, alleging WeChat app is censoring and surveilling them

Seeking class-action status, they argue suing will be more effective than Trump’s proposed ban By: Jeanne WhalenJan. 20, 2021 at 3:43 p.m. EST A group of California plaintiffs has filed a lawsuit against Chinese tech giant Tencent in state court, alleging that the...
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