Yaxue Cao is the chief editor of ChinaChange.org, an English-language website that provides vital translations and analyses concerning human rights and the rule of law in China. From her base in Washington, D.C., Cao dedicates her work to reporting significant events and profiling human rights defenders, making their struggles and perspectives accessible to a global audience. Her site has become an indispensable resource for understanding the complex interplay between Chinese civil society and State repression.
ChinaChange.org shines a light on the increasing adversities faced by human rights advocates, including arbitrary detentions, escalated charges, and the repression faced by their families. Cao’s commitment to this cause highlights the courage and resilience of those on the front lines in China, as well as the significant risks they endure. Despite the relative safety of living in the U.S., Cao acknowledges that there are still risks associated with her work, but she remains resolute. This manageable risk does not deter her from her mission to inform the world and support the pursuit of human rights in China.
