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National People’s Congress, National Security Law for Hong Kong SAR, June 30, 2020
This is the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that went into effect on June 30, 2020.
#4: Becoming an Activist
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Teng Biao grew up in a rural village before attending law school at Peking University and focusing on human rights. While his early successes were lauded by the Chinese government, he was later abducted and tortured by police. He fled to the United States with his family and now teaches at Hunter College in NYC.
Video: Antony Dapiran on the Hong Kong Protests
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Hong Kong based author and photographer Antony Dapiran looked at his new book on the city's protests and what they mean for the future of Hong Kong and China.
Shrinking Hong Kong's Autonomy
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Remarks by President Trump on Actions Against China, May 29, 2020
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President Donald Trump's remarks on China.
U.S. State Department, 2020 Hong Kong Autonomy Report, May 28, 2020
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Congress requires the U.S. Secretary of State to report on the relative autonomy of Hong Kong and whether that autonomy warrants continued differential treatment by U.S. agencies. This report is issued by Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State.
Michael Pompeo, Statement on PRC National Security Law for Hong Kong, May 27, 2020
Statement issued by Michael Pompeo, the United States Secretary of State.
What's At Stake In Xinjiang
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A symposium featuring a distinguished panel of specialists to discuss Uyghur beliefs and Chinese government policies in the region.
PRC State Council, The Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism and Human Rights Protection in Xinjiang, March 19, 2019
The Chinese government released this white paper.
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We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?