For decades, the U.S. government and other outside observers have focused on human rights inside the territorial boundaries of China. Today, deep concerns about human rights violations within China persist. At the same time, concerns are rising regarding the extended reach of the Chinese government beyond its borders. A shift in thinking is needed to encompass not only what levers might improve human rights within China, but also the game plan for safeguarding human rights with China in the world.

Dr. Margaret K. Lewis is a professor of law at Seton Hall University, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a public intellectuals fellow with the National Committee on United States-China Relations.