Opinion: NBA Sidelines Free Speech In Favor Of China
Scott Simon says the NBA has been handling China with kid gloves, in contrast with how outspoken coaches and players have been with their thoughts on America.
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NBA Calls Off News Conferences For Players In China As Controversy Lingers
The NBA says it made the move after conferring with players. A league source tells NPR that the Lakers and Nets — who are playing Saturday — can hold their own media gatherings if they want to.
Has The Trade War Taken A Bite Out Of China's Economy? Yes — But It's Complicated
China's economic growth has been slowing down for years. Tariffs have contributed to slower growth since early 2018, when the economic standoff began, but it's hard to pinpoint how much.
After China Objects, Apple Removes App Used By Hong Kong Protesters
HKmap.live has been used by pro-democracy activists to keep track of protests and police activity. Apple says it was removed from the App Store because it was being used to "endanger law enforcement."
Analysis: The Long Arm Of China And Free Speech
Doing business in China comes with major strings attached. This week, with the response to an NBA manager's tweet, it became evident that a few provocative words can cause those strings to tighten.
China Has Begun Moving Xinjiang Muslim Detainees To Formal Prisons, Relatives Say
Muslim minorities in the northwestern region are targets of a sweeping security operation. Officials say most residents have been returned to society, but relatives say many are sentenced to prison.
NBA Defends 'Freedom Of Speech' For Employees As China Moves To Block Games
"The long-held values of the NBA are to support the freedom of expression," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says, after the league was criticized for its response to a tweet about Hong Kong.
Blizzard Entertainment Bans Esports Player After Pro-Hong Kong Comments
The developer of World of Warcraft and Hearthstone said a player known as Blitzchung went over the line when he said, "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times!"
Hong Kong's Leader Warns 'No Options Ruled Out' If Protests Continue
Despite the veiled threat that China's military could intervene in the territory, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she still believes that the people of Hong Kong "should find solutions ourselves."
U.S. Blacklists Chinese Tech Firms Over Treatment Of Uighurs
The Commerce Department added 28 Chinese security bureaus and tech firms to the Entity List, including Hikvision, a leading producer of video surveillance and face recognition technology.