The term “self-revolution,” used recently by Xi Jinping himself, is used by the author throughout. It is a literal...
Op Ed
The Awakening of Chinese Entrepreneurs and Their Unique Power in the Democratic Struggle
Only a handful of entrepreneurs have shown enthusiasm for politics or criticism of the system, participating in civil...
Chinese Food Safety Issues May Be Spreading to Consumers in the West
China has a long history of food and drug safety issues due to a lack of accountability under CCP rule, and the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
EU Political Report: Why We Must Support Political Prisoners
On the Occasion of the 2023 World Liberty Congress Assembly, Félix Maradiaga and Jianli Yang write on why it is...
National Review: Sudden Death in China Spotlights What Might Have Been
The reformist Li Keqiang was overshadowed by the oppressive Xi Jinping atop CCP leadership. As China falters, grieving...
The Diplomat: How China Hinders Venezuelans’ Struggle for Democracy
China is a core part of the autocratic network that props up the Maduro regime in Venezuela. By: Leopoldo López and...
EU Political Report: A Challenge to Xi Jinping’s Future
The Chinese People May No Longer Be Fooled by “Freedom in Exchange for Prosperity” write Yan Yu and Jianli Yang. By:...