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A Direct Call to 2026 Midterm Candidates: Please Bash China in the Election's Closing Days
As the 2026 midterm election enters its final week, campaigns cannot afford to leave foreign policy on the sidelines. Vigorously addressing competition with China offers candidates across the political spectrum an effective opportunity to showcase decisive leadership, defend American workers and security, and confront global human rights abuses. In these closing days, taking a firm and clear stance on key economic, security, and humanitarian issues allows campaigns to connect

Xiaodong Fang
Oct 24


Democracy, China, and Trump Era: Strategies for Supporting Political Freedom
In the landscape of global politics, the intersection of democracy, China, and the Trump era presents a complex web of challenges and opportunities. These three elements—each significant in its own right—pose critical questions about the future of political freedom and the role of the United States in advocating for democratic values worldwide. Photo from Unsplash As we reflect on the Trump administration's policies towards China and their broader implications for political f

Xiaodong Fang
Feb 5


Game Theory and China’s Authoritarianism: Paths Toward Freedom
The Authoritarian Model in China China is widely recognized as an authoritarian one-party state under the control of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CCP monopolizes political power, limits civil liberties, and tightly controls the state bureaucracy, the media, the internet, and civil society. Dissent is harshly punished, and censorship is widespread. Despite internal and external criticism, the CCP publicly rejects liberal democracy, framing its governance as a "people

Xiaodong Fang
Aug 1, 2025


Using AI to Promote Democracy in China: Opportunities and Challenges
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into political systems offers both opportunities and challenges for promoting democracy, particularly in countries like China, where authoritarian governance prevails. This article explores how AI can be leveraged to foster democratic principles in China in the existing political landscape. Photo from Unsplash Opportunities for AI in Promoting Democracy Information Access and Education AI can help disseminate information and edu

Xiaodong Fang
Mar 14, 2025


The Shadow of Influence: China's Interference in U.S. Elections
In recent years, the issue of foreign interference in democratic processes has garnered significant attention, with China's actions coming under particular scrutiny. As nations grapple with the integrity of their electoral systems, the Chinese government's involvement in undermining democratic institutions poses a substantial threat to political stability not only in the United States but also in various democratic countries worldwide. Photo from Unsplash The Nature of Interf

Xiaodong Fang
Nov 22, 2024


Why Donald Trump Should Intensify Criticism of China in His Presidential Campaign: A Call for More China Bashing
As the 2024 presidential campaign gains momentum, Republican candidate Donald Trump faces a critical decision on how to shape his platform. One strategy that could significantly bolster his appeal is an intensified focus on criticizing China. Here’s why Trump should prioritize China bashing in his campaign: 1. Appealing to Voter Sentiment: Public sentiment towards China in the United States has increasingly soured in recent years. Issues such as trade imbalances, intellectual

Xiaodong Fang
Sep 1, 2024


We Should Stop the Threats from China's Growing Influence in AI Technology
In recent years, China has emerged as a global leader in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), making significant strides in research, development, and implementation. While this progress has garnered international recognition, it has also raised concerns about the potential threats posed by China's advancements in AI technology. There are various aspects of China's role in AI and the associated apprehensions, and the free world should take steps to stop its growing thre

Xiaodong Fang
Jan 5, 2024


China keeps intensifying human rights abuses as the Chinese Communist Party turns 100
As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) celebrates its 100th anniversary on July 1, 2021, the government has increased restrictions on basic political and civil rights and intensified an assault on all human rights throughout China. Photo from Unsplash What Happened: In Xinjiang, despite the international calls for an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity, the Chinese government has accelerated repressive policies against Uyghurs and other Muslim communities, result

Xiaodong Fang
Jul 1, 2021


China and the 2020 Democratic Party platform - What's included? And what's missing?
In late July, the Democratic National Committee released a draft of its new party platform for 2020. Though the 80-page document mentions...

Xiaodong Fang
Aug 5, 2020


How should the China issues be updated in the 2020 Republican Party platform
Earlier this month, the Republican National Committee (RNC) has chosen Jacksonville, Florida, to host part of this summer's party...

Xiaodong Fang
Jun 22, 2020


Personalized China-bashing strategy for the remaining Democratic 2020 presidential candidates
As the once crowded field of Democratic presidential candidates has nailed down to Biden vs. Sanders duel after the remarkable Super...

Xiaodong Fang
Mar 8, 2020


Gaming: a new approach to spread pro-democracy movement in China
Players of GTA V from Hong Kong and mainland China clash on GTA V. According to a BBC report, "They (Players in Hong Kong) spread the...

Xiaodong Fang
Dec 23, 2019


Why do presidential candidates enjoy more freedom than presidents to change China's practices
The design, formation, and practice of American foreign policy towards China are complex processes. Scholars posit that presidential...

Xiaodong Fang
Dec 2, 2019



Xiaodong Fang
Nov 22, 2019


Why and how should the U.S. further uphold the Hong Kong protests for freedom
As the violence of Hong Kong police on protesters escalates, it has become increasingly clear that Beijing is behind the Hong Kong...

Xiaodong Fang
Nov 11, 2019


House passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. What's next?
Thanks to the diligent work of our pro-democracy activists, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Hong Kong Human Rights and...

Xiaodong Fang
Oct 17, 2019


Do this, not that. 3 Tips for U.S. activism promoting Hong Kong/China's democracy and human rights
The "Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act" designed to support democratic freedoms in Hong Kong by increasing pressure on Chinese...

Xiaodong Fang
Sep 25, 2019


Why can (should) all candidates, regardless of party IDs, bash China and strengthen their campaigns
Any U.S. candidate, whether belonging to any political party or being independent, can claim credits and benefit from China-bashing in...

Xiaodong Fang
Sep 11, 2019


Why China-bashing is more influential than Japan-bashing and Soviet-bashing in the past
China-bashing in recent presidential elections is more influential than Japan-bashing and Soviet-bashing in 1980’s and 1990’s. I...

Xiaodong Fang
Sep 6, 2019


A brief history of China-bashing in U.S. presidential elections, 1948~1980's
The appearance of China-bashing (toward the regime of the Chinese Communist Party) in U.S. presidential elections originated well before...

Xiaodong Fang
Sep 3, 2019
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