11
December 2024
Past Event
Sanctioned Voices: Spotlighting China’s Global Repression

Event will also air live on this page.

 

Inquiries: [email protected]

Sanctioned Voices: Spotlighting China’s Global Repression

Past Event
Hudson Institute
December 11, 2024
A pro-democracy activists stands with a yellow umbrella as part of an art installation outside Hong Kong's Government complex on October 9, 2014. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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A pro-democracy activists stands with a yellow umbrella as part of an art installation outside Hong Kong's Government complex on October 9, 2014. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
11
December 2024
Past Event

Event will also air live on this page.

 

Inquiries: [email protected]

Speakers:
Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation
Frances Hui

Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation

Elfidar Iltebir
Elfidar Iltebir

President, Uyghur American Association

Founder and Executive Director, National Security Institute
Jamil Jaffer

Founder and Executive Director, National Security Institute

Director, International Republican Institute
Dr. Daniel Twining

President, International Republican Institute

Damon Wilson
Damon Wilson

President and CEO, National Endowment for Democracy

Tamara Cofman Wittes
Tamara Cofman Wittes

President, National Democratic Institute

Secretary General, Taiwanese National Security Council
Joseph Wu

Secretary General, Taiwanese National Security Council

Moderator:
miles_yu
Miles Yu

Senior Fellow and Director, China Center

Listen to Event Audio

Hudson Institute’s China Center, the National Security Institute, and the International Republican Institute will cohost an event with human rights advocates and national security experts to address China’s escalating campaign of domestic and international repression.

The discussion will cover China’s use of economic sanctions, surveillance, and coercion to silence critics, especially those who risk their lives and freedom to advocate for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

Following the discussion, there will be a reception with drinks and small bites from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

Agenda

Welcome

  • Miles Yu, Director, China Center, Hudson Institute

Opening Remarks

  • Dr. Daniel Twining, President, International Republican Institute
  • Joseph Wu, Secretary General, Taiwanese National Security Council (virtual)
  • Damon Wilson, President and CEO, National Endowment for Democracy

Panel Discussion: China’s Global Campaign against Dissent

  • Frances Hui, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation
  • Elfidar Iltebir, President, Uyghur American Association
  • Dr. Jonathan Ward, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute

Moderator:

  • Miles Yu, Director, China Center, Hudson Institute

Closing Remarks

  • Tamara Cofman Wittes, President, National Democratic Institute

Reception

Drinks and small bites will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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