Publications

National Review: The Contest between the U.S. and China Is Coming to a Head in Vietnam

The two powers are evenly matched in their relations with Hanoi. It matters a lot who comes out ahead. By Jianli Yang - Dec 23, 2023 The leaders of the United States and China visited Vietnam within three months of each other (September 11 and December 12,...

National Review: Henry Kissinger’s Mixed Legacy on China

His diplomatic maneuvers may have been important during the Cold War. But he set the stage for accommodation of the CCP’s worst tendencies in the years since. By: Jianli Yang - Dec 05, 2023 Dr. Henry Kissinger, described by successive CCP leaders as an “old friend of...

Newsweek: China’s New Propaganda Strategy Aims at American Youth

By: Jeanette Tong and Jianli Yang - Nov 29, 2023 Xi Jinping mentioned during a speech on November 16 that the hope for Sino-American relations lies with the people, resting in particular on the youth, and thrives in local communities. He invited more American...

The Diplomat: Can Xi Jinping Achieve His Ambitions After the Biden-Xi Summit?

Xi’s transformation from “wolf warrior” to “panda” was more about what came after the summit: a major gathering with American CEOs. By Jianli Yang - Nov 21, 2023 The much-anticipated Biden-Xi Summit has concluded, but the curtain has not yet fallen. No clear verdict...