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Dr. Jianli (Doc) Yang, a world renown human rights activist and scholar, is a major architect and leader for China’s democracy. He was a Tiananmen student leader and a political prisoner of China (2002-2007). Dr. Yang helped found and lead several important organizations including Citizen Power Initiatives for China and Foundation for China in the 21st Century. He has created and organized annual Interethnic/Interfaith Leadership Conferences for 23 years and published the online publication Yibao since 2001. He co-authored a Democratic Constitution for China (1993) and co-Chaired The Geneva Internet Freedom Declaration (2010). A recipient of multiple international awards including Harvard Alumni Achievement Award, UN Watch Human Rights Award and Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom, Dr. Yang represented Liu Xiaobo at the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony. Dr. Yang holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from University of California at Berkeley and a Ph.D. in Political Economy from Harvard University. He is a frequent public speaker on various world forums and contributor to various international magazines on topics ranging from human rights in China, China’s democratization, China’s politics, ethnic relations in the PRC, cross-strait relations, and on US China policies. He is author of For Us, The Living: A Journey to Shine the Light on Truth and It’s Time for a Values-Based “Economic NATO”.
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The compilation of articles from QOSHE covers a range of topics including military conflicts, international relations, Holocaust remembrance, economics, and cultural commentary. It features reports on an alleged Israeli strike in Syria, anti-Israel protests at UCLA, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and the death of a senior Gazan doctor in Israeli prison. Financial news includes updates on Bolivia's international reserves, Latam's profits, and Cencosud's revenue increase. Cultural pieces discuss Osamu Tezuka's work and the impact of the yen's depreciation on Japan's economy. The articles also address antisemitism at Columbia University, the influence of Hamas, and security policies in Southeast Asia.
China’s protests against ‘zero covid’ could be a turning point — if the world steps up
Yang Jianli, a former Tiananmen Square protester and founder of Citizen Power Initiatives for China, reflects on the recent protests in China sparked by a solo protest in Beijing and fueled by a tragic fire in Xinjiang. The protests, initially against the 'zero covid' policy, have escalated to demands for broader freedoms. Yang Jianli draws parallels to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and expresses concern that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may resort to force to suppress the current demonstrations. He outlines four conditions for meaningful change in China and urges the international community, particularly Western governments, to support pro-democracy forces and deter the CCP from violent crackdowns. He calls for moral support for the protesters, economic sanctions against China if necessary, and collaboration with human rights organizations to promote understanding of human rights abuses in China.
Can Xi Jinping Achieve His Ambitions After the Biden-Xi Summit?
The article discusses the shift in Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomatic approach from aggressive 'wolf warrior diplomacy' to a more amiable 'panda diplomacy' following the Biden-Xi Summit. It highlights Xi's three grand ambitions for China, which include a unique development path, the annexation of Taiwan, and challenging U.S. dominance. The article outlines the economic setbacks China has faced, such as the White Paper Movement protests, a sluggish economic recovery post-pandemic, a collapsing real estate market, and rising youth unemployment. These challenges have impacted Xi's confidence in achieving his ambitions. The article also touches on the structural issues of China's economy and the need to transition to a digital and semiconductor economy. Xi's recent visit to the U.S. is seen as an attempt to attract foreign direct investment and restore international business confidence in China, despite the economic difficulties caused by his policies. The article questions whether Xi's political shift will be successful in the long term.
Book: Examining China’s Response to the Covid-19 Outbreak (September 2019-January 2020): The Catastrophe That Could Have Been Avoided
Book: It’s Time for a Values-Based “Economic NATO”
Book: For Us, The Living: A Journey to Shine the Light on Truth 138 Selected Speeches from 2000-2020
The Chinese People May No Longer Be Fooled by “Freedom in Exchange for Prosperity”
The article discusses the implications of the death of China's former premier Li Keqiang and the growing public dissatisfaction with Xi Jinping's leadership. It reflects on the end of China's rapid economic growth and the fading legitimacy of the CCP's rule, which was previously bolstered by economic prosperity and nationalism. The piece examines Xi's increased reliance on repression and nationalism in the face of economic challenges and the skepticism of the Chinese people towards the trade-off of freedom for prosperity. It also highlights Xi's unease with private companies and entrepreneurs, his response to the stock market crash, and his efforts to maintain power through nationalistic policies and campaigns. The article suggests that Xi's lack of charisma and the CCP's failure to provide a clear direction for China's future are leading to a crisis of legitimacy for his regime.
China’s Response to the Israel-Hamas Conflict Reflects Its Longstanding Support for Palestine
China's response to the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, which included thousands of missiles and incursions into Israeli territory, was to reiterate its support for Palestinian statehood without condemning Hamas. This stance is consistent with China's historical support for Palestine since the establishment of the PLO in 1964, despite its growing economic ties with Israel. China's diplomatic efforts have favored Palestine, proposing a five-point plan for the conflict and advocating for a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestinian state. China's strategic interests are served by prolonged chaos in the Middle East, which aligns with its geopolitical competition with the West.
The Cambodian Regime Is a Key Element in China’s Regional Expansion Strategy
Cambodia, under the rule of Hun Sen and his son Hun Manet, has become increasingly authoritarian, with the Cambodian People's Party securing all parliamentary seats in the 2018 election amid allegations of fraud. The country's democratic decline has been influenced by its strengthening relationship with China, which has provided significant support and investment, enabling Hun Sen to suppress opposition without concern for sanctions from Western countries. China's influence extends to replicating its development model in Cambodia, with projects like the Dara Sakor seashore resort and the Ream Naval Base, which could provide strategic military advantages in the South China Sea. The United States and its allies have not adequately addressed human rights abuses in Cambodia, allowing autocratic leaders like Hun Sen to act with impunity.
It’s Time for a Values-Based Economic ‘NATO’
Jianli Yang, a Tiananmen massacre survivor, discusses the evolution of China's global influence and soft power since the 1989 Tiananmen pro-democracy movement. Despite international condemnation for human rights violations, China's ruling Communist Party has thrived by prioritizing economic growth and pragmatism over ideology. The article critiques the 'trade-to-change' theory, which posited that increased trade with China would lead to democratization, a prediction that failed to materialize. Instead, China's economic success has been used to bolster its soft power, appealing to less-developed nations through pragmatic, value-agnostic partnerships. The author calls for a values-based economic 'NATO' among democracies to counter China's influence and support human rights and democratic values. The piece reflects on the recent White Paper movement in China as a sign that the Chinese people still yearn for freedom and democracy, suggesting that change is possible with international support against China's pragmatist soft power.
From Strategic Ambiguity to Strategic Clarity: Deterring China over Taiwan
The article discusses the implications of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and the potential for a change in US policy from strategic ambiguity to strategic clarity in the face of Chinese aggression. The authors argue that the US and its allies should make a credible commitment to defend Taiwan to deter China from attacking. They use a simple economic model of conflict to analyze the situation, suggesting that increasing the probability of US and allied intervention (K) and strengthening Taiwan's defenses (T) can lower the probability of Chinese victory (p). The article references a 2021 Rand Institute report on the changing military power balance between China and the US and stresses the importance of clear costs and benefits to deter Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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