International Relations

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...

The Diplomat: China’s Response to the Israel-Hamas Conflict Reflects Its Longstanding Support for Palestine

Israeli diplomats may have assumed that years of providing China with advanced technology would change Beijing’s stance on Israel. This was a serious miscalculation. By: Jianli Yang - Oct 11, 2023 On October 7, Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas launched...

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...

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...