International Relations

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 that killed scores of people, including 13 American troops, outside the Kabul airport on August 26 has led many to distrust the Islamic group’s promise...
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WashTimes: China’s expectations from a new Afghan government

Women and human rights will not a priority By: Jianli Yang - September 6, 2021 The Chinese government seems to have defined terms and conditions to the Taliban for Beijing’s support in forming a new government in Afghanistan. Issues like human rights and women’s...
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Newsweek: China’s ‘Wolf Warrior Diplomacy’ Remains Unhindered and Unabashed

By: Jianli Yang President Joe Biden on May 26 ordered his national security staff to submit a report on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. His team had 90 days to review the virus's origins, before submitting a report this week. This deadline has been so...
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The Diplomat: China’s Political Calculations and Potential Options in Afghanistan

By: Jianli Yang - August 19, 2021 The Afghan government backed by the United States collapsed after losing its military protection, and the speed was jaw-dropping. While international political stakeholders have rushed to respond, China seems to have made arrangements...
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