William YangProminent Chinese activist sentenced to eight years under subversion chargesAfter prominent Chinese human rights activist Guo Feixiong was sentenced to eight years earlier this week, his sister said Guo’s weight has…May 14, 2023May 14, 2023
William YangHow the deadly fire in Xinjiang ignites a wave of protest against China’s zero-Covid policy?The deadly fire in Xinjiang triggered a wave of anti-zero-Covid protests across several cities in China. Several participants in one of the…Nov 27, 2022Nov 27, 2022
William YangHow Chinese students extend the “Bridge Man” spirit by initiating an anti-Xi poster movement abroadChinese leader Xi Jinping consolidated his authority following the 20th Party Congress in Beijing last weekend, but the impact of a rare…Oct 28, 2022Oct 28, 2022
William YangYu Wensheng: Beijing is trying to wipe out human rights lawyersMore than six months after he was released from a Chinese prison, prominent Chinese human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng talked about his…Oct 1, 2022Oct 1, 2022
William YangHow do benefits from China push Arab states to help facilitate transnational repression of Uyghurs?In recent years, there have been several cases of Uyghurs arrested by Muslim countries and facing the threat of deportation back to China…Apr 15, 2022Apr 15, 2022
William YangConcerns grow as four Uyghurs face risks of being deported back to China by Saudi ArabiaLast week, several human rights organizations shared urgent news about the arrest and possible deportation of four Uyghurs back to China by…Apr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022
William Yang“Taiwan showcases an alternative to China’s autocratic model”A Swedish parliamentary delegation arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a four-day visit. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, Charlie Weimers…Apr 11, 20221Apr 11, 20221
William YangHow does the security treaty between China and Solomon Islands affect the Pacific region?The draft of a security alliance between Solomon Islands and China has once again raised concerns about the expansion of China’s influence…Apr 2, 2022Apr 2, 2022
William YangNew information about detained Chinese citizen journalists emergeChinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, who was sentenced to four years in jail by a court in Beijing at the end of 2020 for reporting about…Feb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022
William YangEuropean experts say it’s unlikely for Lithuania to change the name of the Taiwan officeAfter China increases the pressure on Lithuania, Financial Times reported on Jan. 21 that the US suggested the Baltic state change the name…Jan 23, 2022Jan 23, 2022
