Op Ed

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...
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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...
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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,...
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Foreign Policy: U.S.-China Trade Talks Should Prioritize Opening Up China’s Internet

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...
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