Op Ed

City Journal: Hong Kong’s Deteriorating Academic Freedom

A call to action for international academia By: Jianli Yang - Nov 09, 2023 Hong Kong’s once-vibrant academic environment, known for its commitment to free thought, critical discourse, and intellectual inquiry, has experienced a troubling erosion of academic freedom in...

EU Political Report: Why We Must Support Political Prisoners

On the Occasion of the 2023 World Liberty Congress Assembly, Félix Maradiaga and Jianli Yang write on why it is Important to support political prisoners and their families. By: Félix Maradiagaand & Jianli Yang - Nov 4, 2023 Countless human rights activists living...

National Review: Sudden Death in China Spotlights What Might Have Been

The reformist Li Keqiang was overshadowed by the oppressive Xi Jinping atop CCP leadership. As China falters, grieving for Li begins to look subversive. By Jianli Yang - Nov 4, 2023 The sudden premature death of China’s former premier Li Keqiang late last month has...

The Diplomat: How China Hinders Venezuelans’ Struggle for Democracy

China is a core part of the autocratic network that props up the Maduro regime in Venezuela. By: Leopoldo López and Jianli Yang - Nov 1, 2023 Over the past week, the people of Venezuela have once again demonstrated their determination to bring about the political...