Op Ed

Yibao.net: Spotlight on China’s Bid for UN Human Rights Council: Calls for Reform and Transparency

By: Jianli Yang - Oct 9, 2023 On October 10, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will elect 15 new member states of the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to serve a three-year term beginning in January 2024. China is vying for seat. According to the Council’s...
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The Diplomat: The Cambodian Regime Is a Key Element in China’s Regional Expansion Strategy

As Cambodia fully embraces the “China model,” the country’s role in the geopolitical competition between the United States and China is becoming increasingly important. By Mu Sochua and Jianli Yang Oct 4, 2023 Amid the decline of global democracy over the past two...
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The Diplomat: Xi Jinping’s Diplomacy Is Shifting from Offense to Defense

In the face of strong diplomatic headwinds, Xi seems to be deciding his time is better spent focused on shoring up regime security at home. By: Jianli Yang Sep 18, 2023 While U.S. President Joe Biden has repeatedly expressed his willingness to meet with Chinese...
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Washington Times: The global north must prioritize India over China as the leader of the global south

By Jianli Yang and Sean Woo - Sep 11, 2023 Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu texts that can be loosely translated into English as “One Earth, One Family, One Future” — is a core philosophy of India. Interestingly, China has objected to India’s...
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