Historically, the US has wielded economic sanctions as a form of coercive pressure, but these efforts have rarely achieved Washington’s objectives.

The US’s attempts to use Xinjiang as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations is a poor strategic move. Given President Trump’s checkered human rights history, the US will face difficulty in trying to rally international support around the Xinjiang issue.

Diplomatic mission coincides with resumption of trade talks in Washington.

The United States warned in a report on Friday that increased meddling from China in Hong Kong had adversely impacted the city, straining international business confidence in the Asian financial hub.

The US reports was filled with "ideological prejudice and groundless accusations."

If the Trump administration desires to promote human rights, it first should take them seriously for allies as well as adversaries. Second, Washington should recognize the limits of its reach. Attempting to improve human rights in China is a worthy objective, but one largely beyond America’s capabilities.

Substantial political controls over Chinese businesses may prove incompatible with a creative, innovative economy.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s record on human rights in his first year in office has been a “disaster” and has encouraged oppression by authoritarian leaders from China to Russia.

In addition to its well-known economic progress, the Chinese state has made conscious efforts to cultivate an advanced legal framework that promotes the growth of a diverse and inclusive society. However, recent political moves censoring LGBT content may be forcing the country backward.

Through the personal accounts of three generations of woman, Lijia Zhang recalls the immense women’s progress in the workplace, family, and society. However, Zhang stresses that there is a long way to go to achieve equality, and describes current actions young feminists are taking in China.