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Hong Kong's political freedom ends

Hong Kong's political freedom ends

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Hong Kong's political freedom ends

From1 big thing

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Aug 11, 2020
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Podcast episode

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It’s been about a month since the Chinese Communist Party forced a national security law on Hong Kong. This new law made it illegal for anyone anywhere in the world to promote democratic reform in the region.
Recent arrests of top media and political figures have made it clear that Hong Kong's relatively free political system is over.

Plus, the risk of space attacks against U.S. satellites is growing.

And, some hopeful pandemic parenting advice from Dr. Sanjay Gupta.


Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, and Miriam Kramer and special thanks to Dr. Sanjay Gupta and the Asian American Journalists Association.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.
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Released:
Aug 11, 2020
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Podcast episode

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