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Hong Kong Erupts

Hong Kong Erupts

FromThe Lawfare Podcast


Hong Kong Erupts

FromThe Lawfare Podcast

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
May 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hong Kong protesters are out in the streets once again, as the Beijing legislature contemplates a new national security law for the city, and the Hong Kong legislature considers a bill to make it a crime to disrespect the Chinese national anthem. It's all going relatively unnoticed amidst the international focus on the coronavirus, but Hong Kong is increasingly under the thumb of the Chinese Communist Party. To discuss the latest developments, Benjamin Wittes spoke with Sophia Yan of The Daily Telegraph, and Alvin Cheung, originally from Hong Kong and currently a non-resident affiliated scholar at NYU's U.S.-Asia Law Institute. They talked about the details of what these laws would do, the way Beijing might use them to crack down on dissent and what the protesters hope to achieve in this latest round of street violence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
May 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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