Dec 10, 2021 | Economics, International Relations, Op Ed
By: Jianli Yang – December 10, 2021 Everyone understands that China is in fierce competition with the United States economically, geopolitically, technologically, and militarily. The competition is between the world’s most powerful democracy and the world’s most...
Dec 2, 2021 | International Relations, Internet Freedom, Op Ed, Rule of Law in China
By: Lianchao Han & Bradley Thayer – December 02, 2021 The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently passed its third resolution on history, boasting of its 100 years of achievement. But the document focuses mainly on the so-called historic breakthroughs and...
Dec 2, 2021 | International Relations, Op Ed, Rule of Law in China
Jianli Yang – December 02, 2021 The story of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai accusing former Chinese vice premier Zhang Gaoli of forcing her into a sexual relationship is an ongoing worldwide media buzz. The incident may represent a sea change in the way...
Nov 18, 2021 | International Relations, Op Ed
What is behind the latest announcement about resumed border talks between Bhutan and China? Jianli Yang – November 18, 2021 The People’s Republic of China has maritime or land border disputes with many of its neighbors: Brunei, Bhutan, India, Japan, Malaysia,...
Nov 17, 2021 | Economics, International Relations, Op Ed, Rule of Law in China
By: Jianli Yang & Lianchao Han U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping finally held their much-anticipated virtual summit on Monday. After the meeting, intended to normalize relations and establish guardrails for contest, competition, and...