International Relations

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 economically, geopolitically, technologically, and militarily. The competition is between the world’s most powerful democracy and the world’s most...

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 resolution on history, boasting of its 100 years of achievement. But the document focuses mainly on the so-called historic breakthroughs and landmark...

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 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 professional...

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, 2021 The People’s Republic of China has maritime or land border disputes with many of its neighbors: Brunei, Bhutan, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal,...