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Yang Hengjun
Yang Hengjun is a Chinese independent scholar, novelist, and blogger.
Yang Hengjun is a Chinese independent scholar, novelist, and blogger. He once worked in the Chinese Foreign Ministry and as a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC. Yang received his Ph.D. from the University of Technology, Sydney in Australia. His Chinese language blog is featured on major Chinese current affairs and international relations portals and his pieces receive millions of hits. Yang’s blog can be accessed at www.yanghengjun.com
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October 28, 2014
The Rule of Law in China: Lessons From China's 'Top Lawyer'
By Yang Hengjun
How reflections from Zhang Sizhi, a defense lawyer in China's first show trial, still ring true today.
October 22, 2014
‘Fox Hunt 2014’: China’s Overseas Campaign Against Corrupt Officials
By Yang Hengjun
China has found it very difficult to repatriate corrupt officials who have fled abroad.
October 15, 2014
Swatting 'Flies': The Uphill Battle Against China's Corruption Culture
By Yang Hengjun
Yang Hengjun investigates the role of corruption at the grassroots level.
October 08, 2014
To Prevent Chaos, Give Hong Kong Democracy
By Yang Hengjun
Yes, democracy can bring "chaos." But not establishing democracy when the conditions are right can be much, much worse.
October 01, 2014
What a Clean Chinese Official Looks Like (Yes, He Does Exist!)
By Yang Hengjun
One official from Guangxi has taken the initiative by declaring his assets online.
September 23, 2014
The Cure for Separatism: Democracy
By Yang Hengjun
After Scotland's referendum, Yang Hengjun reflects on the meaning of patriotism and democracy.
September 17, 2014
4 Ways China Can Best Japan
By Yang Hengjun
China can best Japan through reforms aimed at improving Beijing's image at home and abroad.
September 12, 2014
Xi Jinping, China’s First 'Blogger'
By Yang Hengjun
A look at New Sayings From Zhejiang, a collection of Xi Jinping essays from 2003 to 2007.
September 04, 2014
Hong Kong and China: Mourning the Democracy Dream
By Yang Hengjun
Beijing's approach to Hong Kong is a blow to larger hopes for Chinese democracy.
August 28, 2014
Xi Jinping's Reforms: 'Mission Impossible'?
By Yang Hengjun
The cynicism surrounding Xi's reforms are making a difficult task even harder.
August 19, 2014
China's Three Leaders: the Revolutionary, the Reformer, and the Innovator
By Yang Hengjun
As China enters a new historical phase, Xi Jinping and company must become a new type of leader.
August 13, 2014
Tibet: Reality vs Morality
By Yang Hengjun
Yang Hengjun reflects on his observations during a recent tour of Tibet.