In today’s POLITICO China Watcher, I reflect on the third anniversary of Hong Kong’s National Security Law and how it’s been used to drastically curtail the city’s freedoms—yet the worst may be still to come. politico.eu/newsletter/chi…

Before you begin your thinkpiece, the Supreme Court DID NOT strike down Affirmative Action Admission preferences for legacies, donors, employee families and special recommendations are still allowed The Court struck down Affirmative Action For everyone except WHITE PEOPLE

I am so sick of watching big companies buy up beloved and important publications, strip those publications of writers and resources, then blame the journalists for dwindling readership. We are missing so many stories and losing so much vital work. washingtonpost.com/media/2023/06/…

Tang Tsun-kit was handed the heaviest sentence of 45 months. The judge said ... while there was no evidence he had taken part in violent acts, he was in possession of items including laser pens and torches. Doesn't sound like rioting to me, but I'm not a judge so what do I know?

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Christine King Farris, C'48, Spelman Professor Emerita and sister of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will continue to celebrate her impactful legacy on generations of Spelmanites and extend condolences to her family.

Access to personal data is at the center of the US-China tech conflict. Our new report analyzes the costs & benefits of different solutions across economics, security, and privacy. With Peter Swire Cross-Border Data Forum crossborderdataforum.org/a-framework-fo…

US State Dept lowered its Hong Kong travel advisory to Level 2, down from Level 4 last year. As an American who was wrongfully jailed there in 2019, 2020 & 2021 and has watched the situation get far more dangerous since, I find this change inexplicable. travel.state.gov/content/travel…

7月1日是 #香港主权移交26周年，香港 #社民连 当天原本计划到政府总部示威，就言论自由和输入外劳等议题有所行动，但受到所谓“强力部门”介入需取消行动。特首 #李家超 在特区成立26周年酒会上指出，要警惕香港软对抗，维护国家安全。 rfa.org/mandarin/Xinwe…

#Thailand's unelected senate just blocked Pita Limjaroenrat from becoming prime minister. It's a major rejection of popular will and sets up more drama to come. So what happens next? And where is Thailand headed? A brief 🧵 1/n #โหวตนายก #นายกพิธา #WhatsHappeningInThailand

#Taiwan's presidential race - mid-July poll by RW News (6 months before election): 38.48 - #DPP (+0.7%) 28.34 - #3rdParty (-2.9%) 21.29 - #KMT (-0.5%) Take-aways: - DPP holds steady. - 3rd party may have peaked? - KMT halts freefall. Let's see it will begin to rebound.

Don't disagree with the premise but -- David French, liberal? 🤦

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网传“北京市红十字会6月一项活动中“入户慰问救助款4000元，活动住宿及餐费27000余元”一事引发网友关注。 dlvr.it/StPvrl

“Chinese rights attorney Lu Siwei has been repatriated to China after being arrested in Laos en route to join his family in the United States, in another example of transnational law enforcement by #Beijing.” rfa.org/english/news/c…

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#BREAKING HK’s national security police confirmed arresting one 26yo man on remand and two women aged 29 and 30 on Tuesday for “carrying unauthorised items out of a prison” in Cheung Sha Wan District. The arrestees are #NSL defendant Owen Chow and his lawyers, a source said.