We've updated our statement with some clarifications, excerpted below.

First, there is no fiscal relationship between Qiao and the Progressive International. We receive no payment or compensation for the articles that are cross-published on the Wire.

https://www.qiaocollective.com/en/articles/joining-progressive-international https://twitter.com/qiaocollective/status/1296468141824974852

Second, our participation as a member of the Progressive International is limited to media publications on the Wire. At present, we have no role in the Progressive International’s leadership structure or decision-making apparatuses.

We evaluate partnerships with Progressive International members on a case-by-case basis based on our evaluation of an organization’s political platform and not by nature of shared Progressive International membership alone.

Third, we are well aware of the political conflicts that exist between Qiao and other members of the Progressive International. Our membership is in no way an endorsement of member stances that are antithetical to our principles, particularly our defense of China’s sovereignty.

We enter into PI out of careful consideration for accessing a strategic platform. For too long, critical support for Chinese socialism has been ostracized, slandered, disregarded, and marginalized amongst the left establishment in the U.S. and much of the West.

We believe it is strategic to insert Qiao Collective’s analysis into a larger conversation on the left. We trust that our ongoing work, political stances, and analysis will speak for itself.

Please read our statement in full: https://www.qiaocollective.com/en/articles/joining-progressive-international