Guobin Yang

Guobin Yang is an Associate Professor of Communication and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania and author of The Power of the Internet in China.

Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement

One of the largest peaceful protest movements in recent world history.

  • Guobin Yang
  • Ran Liu

Social Empowerment and Disempowerment

Chinese citizens have used the internet to expose corrupt officials, challenge government policies, and seek political change.

  • Guobin Yang
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