US-China Relations

Before the US Realizes the Cost, China Is Rapidly Gaining Soft Power Ground

On June 25, China Labor Watch’s Executive Director, Li Qiang, penned an article for the Diplomat titled: “Before the US Realizes the Cost, China Is Rapidly Gaining Soft Power Ground”. The article points out that the U.S.’ cuts in funding to civil society and media outlets have weakened its influence globally, while China’s soft power continues to grow. Li argues that it is imperative that the U.S. restores funding to counter authoritarianism and to prevent the collapse of democratic institutions.…

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The Disappearance of Voice of America Is a Failure of American Values

CLW’s Executive Director, Li Qiang, authored an article on the Diplomat titled “The Disappearance of Voice of America is a Failure of American Values”, arguing that if the U.S. government shuts down Voice of America (VOA), the biggest beneficiary will be authoritarian regimes like China. Drawing on personal experience, Li argues that VOA is not merely a media outlet—it is a symbol of press freedom and American democratic values. For millions living under censorship in China, VOA is a important…

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