Join us for a special episode with Chip Tsao, one of Hong Kong's top media personalities, as he shares his insights on the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong and what it means for Taiwan and the rest of the world. As BBC producer and editor, host, and commentator for channels throughout the Chinese-speaking world, Tsao provides in-depth analyses of political, economic, and social issues.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of human freedoms in Hong Kong, the globalization of liberty, Beijing’s imposed national security law and media closures in Hong Kong, and whether privileged expats have struck a deal with the authoritarian regime. We also hear from Sang Pu, Taiwan Hong Kong Association Chair on Hong Kong’s national security law and Bonnie Glaser of the German Marshall Fund on the global extent of Chinese expansionism and U.S. priorities in protecting democratic Taiwan.
Is there still hope for Hong Kong to be the jewel of Asia? Can we do anything to pressure China? Join us to find out.
Chapters:
00:00 What human freedoms mean to the people of Hong Kong?
09:38 Globalization of liberty
14:44 Hong Kong’s National Security Law and ongoing arrests
18:06 Closure of Hong Kong media
26:07 Have privileged expats in Hong Kong struck a deal with Beijing?
32:32 China’s global threat and why protecting Taiwan should be a priority
34:55 Is there still hope for Hong Kong, the fallen jewel of Asia? What people in Taiwan can do to help and how the rest of the world can pressure China
41:04 Is military conflict in Asia inevitable?
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