Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
Nov 02, 2018
If the Trump administration desires to promote human rights, it first should take them seriously for allies as well as adversaries. Second, Washington should recognize the limits of its reach. Attempting to improve human rights in China is a worthy objective, but one largely beyond America’s capabilities.
Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
May 18, 2018
Substantial political controls over Chinese businesses may prove incompatible with a creative, innovative economy.
Jan 19, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump’s record on human rights in his first year in office has been a “disaster” and has encouraged oppression by authoritarian leaders from China to Russia.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
Xinyue Zhang, Master’s degree candidate in the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University
Sep 01, 2017
In addition to its well-known economic progress, the Chinese state has made conscious efforts to cultivate an advanced legal framework that promotes the growth of a diverse and inclusive society. However, recent political moves censoring LGBT content may be forcing the country backward.
Lijia Zhang, Writer, Journalist and Public Speaker
Oct 29, 2014
Through the personal accounts of three generations of woman, Lijia Zhang recalls the immense women’s progress in the workplace, family, and society. However, Zhang stresses that there is a long way to go to achieve equality, and describes current actions young feminists are taking in China.
Oct 27, 2014
The Chinese government is considering a reduction in the number of crimes eligible for capital punishment, part of a long-term trend that has seen a decline i
Oct 23, 2014
All through 2014, the grey hair of US President Barack Obama and his anxious facial expression are showing the world that his ability cannot meet his ambitions.
Liu Huawen, Deputy Director, Center for Human Rights Studies, CASS
Feb 12, 2014
The United States and China have different and distinct understandings and approaches over the issue of human rights, writes Liu Huawen.
Tong Zhiwei, Professor, East China University of Political Science and Law
Feb 05, 2013
Chinese citizens' desire for better protection of their fundamental rights is stronger than ever. We must abandon the reeducation system to fulfill the pledges of Constitution, respect and protect human rights, and ensure individual freedoms.
Rebecca Weiner, Director of China Affairs, Strebesana Resources
Jan 21, 2013
Two violent incidents rocked the world on the same day in December as a man slashed 22 school children in China with a knife, while 26 people, including 20 children and 6 adults, were shot dead at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Now, an analysis of similar incidents in the US and China offers solutions to combat violent crime in both countries by addressing six aspects of the problem.