William Yang

Hong Kong Police Question Relatives of Activists Living Overseas

Analysts say the trend reflects the increasing risks the diaspora community faces 

Ranks of ‘Full-Time Children’ Grow in China Amid High Youth Unemployment

Some young people in China are becoming gig workers while others stay unemployed and move back in with their parents 

Analysts: Chinese Military Drills Serve as Warning to Taiwan

Latest exercise comes a day after Taiwanese Vice President William Lai's return from his 7-day trip to Paraguay, which included transit stops in New York and San Francisco

Chinese Social Media Platforms Fail to Control Racism Against Black People: Report

The assessment comes in a new report by Human Rights Watch

Analysts: China-Philippine Territorial Dispute May Foster Insecurity in South China Sea

Analysts say Beijing’s aggressive behaviors in the region will push Manila to lean toward the US while creating a sense of insecurity among other Southeast Asian countries

Taiwan’s Vice President Says Island Will Stand Firm in Face of China Threats

William Lai, the leading candidate in next year’s presidential election, says self-ruled island “will uphold the values of democracy and freedom” in speech during stopover in New York City

China Condemns US Stopover by Taiwan VP, Warns of 'Strong' Response

Vice President William Lai will make transit stops in New York, San Francisco going to and from Paraguay

Taiwan Vice President Arrives in US on Trip China Opposed

Vice President William Lai to make transit stops in New York and San Francisco

Jailed Australian Journalist Speaks Out About Harsh Conditions

Analysts: US, Taipei Aim to Keep Taiwan VP Transit Stops Low-Key

Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai will stop in New York and San Francisco, and China wants to keep such 'sneaky visits' from happening

Detention of Chinese Lawyer in Laos Highlights Risks of Fleeing China

Advocates call for international pressure on Southeast Asian governments that cooperate with Beijing to catch and return Chinese dissidents fleeing repression

Taiwanese Man Convicted of Spying in China Shares Story of ‘Painful 4 Years’   

Arrested for espionage in August 2019, Lee Meng-chu arrived in Japan four years later after serving jail time and being slapped with an exit ban  

Analysts Say China Violates Human Rights in Tibet

New research examining activities at detention centers in Tibet renews discussion about China's persecution of Tibetans in the region

Former Minister’s Disappearance Risks ‘Paralyzing’ China’s System, Analysts Warn

The abrupt removal of former Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang marks the latest public setback for Chinese President Xi Jinping

Global Survey Reports Historically High Negative Views of China

Pew Research Center's latest poll shows a growing percentage of people in advanced economies hold negative views of China

As Taiwan Election Heats Up, Young Voters Flock to Third-Party Candidate     

With less than six months to go before Taiwan’s January 20th Presidential election, young voters hope to end longstanding political division by supporting a third-party candidate

China Analysts Say Dismissal of Foreign Minister Reflects Internal Turmoil

Surprise removal of Qin Gang expected to have a negative impact on Beijing’s engagement with other countries

Taiwan VP’s US Transit to Test Already Tense China-US Ties

China has voiced strong opposition to Vice President William Lai's planned stopover as Taiwan gears up for its eighth presidential election

Taiwan Drills Draw on Lessons From Ukraine, China Threats

This year's annual Han Kuang and Wan An exercises will include new training inspired by lessons from the battlefield in Ukraine and China's increased activities around the island

China-Russia Exercise Seen as Sign of Deepening Cooperation

Russia and China want to counter growing military cooperation between the U.S. and its allies while strengthening their partnership, they say