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#4: Becoming an Activist

June 24, 2020

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

June 5, 2020

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

June 4, 2020

 

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Remarks by President Trump on Actions Against China, May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020

President Donald Trump's remarks on China.

U.S. State Department, 2020 Hong Kong Autonomy Report, May 28, 2020

May 28, 2020

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

May 27, 2020

Statement issued by Michael Pompeo, the United States Secretary of State.

What's At Stake In Xinjiang

May 11, 2020

A symposium featuring a distinguished panel of specialists to discuss Uyghur beliefs and Chinese government policies in the region. 

Hope and fear

May 7, 2020

Why does Xinjiang matter? We delve into the demographics of Xinjiang. 

Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink

February 6, 2020

Jeffrey Wasserstrom draws on his many visits to Hong Kong and knowledge of the history of repression and resistance to help readers understand the deep roots and the broad significance of the events unfolding day by day in the city.

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