The NBA Is China’s Willing Tool (subscription necessary)
by James Palmer
via Foreign Policy in October 7, 2019
NBA Chief Defends Freedom of Expression in Face-Off with China
by Iain Marlow and Jon Herskovitz
via Bloomberg on October 8, 2019
Sports agents warn NBA players to avoid China talk as athletes, executives walk ‘fine line’
by Jabari Young
via Bloomberg on October 10, 2019
Letter to the NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, expressing concern over the NBA’s response to China’s Coercion
by Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE), Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN), and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)
via gallagher.house.gov on October 9, 2019
AOC, Ted Cruz Co-Sign Letter Blasting NBA for Its Support of China Instead of ‘American Values’
by Scott McDonald
via Newsweek on October 10, 2019
Letter to the President on Enforcing Anti-Boycott Laws against China for their Boycott of the NBA
by Senator Marco Rubio
via rubio.senate.gov on October 9, 2019
Rubio to Trump: Punch Back on China’s NBA Boycott
by Susan Crabtree
via Real Clear Politics on October 9, 2019
Internal Memo: ESPN Forbids Discussion of Chinese Politics When Discussing Daryl Morey’s Tweet About Chinese Politics
by Laura Wagner
via Deadspin on October 8, 2019
The NBA and Adam Silver Are Part of a Rich American Tradition of Appeasing China's Totalitarian Regime
by Charles Pierce
via Esquire on October 8, 2019
China has an Apology Playbook. The NBA has Another Idea (subscription required)
by Eva Dou, James Areddy and Ben Cohen
via The Wall Street Journal on October 9, 2019
China’s heavy-handed reaction to the NBA is just the wake-up call the world needed
by Jake Novak
via CNBC on October 9, 2019
DJ Zedd Banned from China After Liking ‘South Park’ Tweet
by Nate Nickolai
via Variety on October 12, 2019
‘South Park,’ NBA Controversies Point Out Challenges of Doing Business with China
by Rebecca Davis
via Variety on October 9, 2019
Why China went to War with the N.B.A. (subscription required)
by Michael Barbaro
via The New York Times on October 11, 2019
Daryl Morey is right. We have an obligation to stand with Hong Kong and hold the CCP accountable for its gross violations of human rights. His willingness to speak the truth is a great embodiment of the @NBA’s global social responsibility campaign.
by Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI)
via Twitter on October 6, 2019
China’s trying to silence speech at UK universities, media, and now in US sports. @HoustonRockets are being sanctioned for speaking out about #HongKongProstests. Societies whose freedoms are defined by totalitarian states do not stay free.
by Tom Tugendhat, UK MP
via Twitter on October 6, 2019
As a lifelong @HoustonRockets fan, I was proud to see @dmorey call out the Chinese Communist Party’s repressive treatment of protestors in Hong Kong. Now, in pursuit of big $$, the @nba is shamefully retreating.
by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)
via Twitter on October 6, 2019
China is using its economic power to silence critics—even those in the U.S. The United States must lead with our values and speak out for pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong, and not allow American citizens to be bullied by an authoritarian government.
by Secretary Julian Castro (D-Presidential Candidate)
via Twitter on October 6, 2019
Julián, glad to agree with you on this one.
by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)
via Twitter on October 6, 2019
Chinese govt has a million people locked in concentration camps & is trying to brutally repress Hong Kong demonstrators - and NBA wants to “bridge cultural divides”? Cultural divides?
by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO)
via Twitter on October 6, 2019
The only thing the NBA should be apologizing for is their blatant prioritization of profits over human rights. What an embarrassment.
by Beto O’Rourke (D-Presidential Candidate)
via Twitter on October 6, 2019
The NBA is standing with the authoritarian Chinese government as they suppress democracy and shoot people in the street. I stand with the people of Hong Kong.
by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR)
via Twitter on October 7, 2019
No one should implement a gag rule on Americans speaking out for freedom. I stand with the people of Hong Kong in their pursuit of democratic rights. I stand with Americans who want to voice their support for the people of Hong Kong. Unacceptable
by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
via Twitter on October 7, 2019
We must put human rights above profit. And that means standing with #HongKong. The NBA’s refusal to denounce Communist China is shameful. I'm requesting a meeting with @NBA Commissioner Silver to discuss the importance of supporting the brave individuals
by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL)
via Twitter on October 7, 2019
China is trying to use its market power to silence free speech and criticism of its conduct. In response, the NBA chose its pocketbook over its principles—and our values. We should all be speaking out in support of those protesting for their rights.
by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
via Twitter on October 7, 2019
This is bigger than just the @NBA. It’s about #China’s growing ability to restrict freedom of expression here in the U.S. TV networks, airlines, hotel chains, retailers & Hollywood already self censor. Now private citizens risk losing their jobs if they offend China.
by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL)
via Twitter on October 7, 2019
We must stand with the people of #HongKong and hold China accountable. Daryl Morey should be applauded for speaking truth to power, and holding the NBA to high standards for social justice.
by Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
via Twitter on October 7, 2019
The @NBA’s obsequiousness on this, from @joetsai1999 to the smarmy league Statement on @dmorey to this Harden remark, is embarrassing beyond words. To stand up for the democratic freedoms we have here is to risk alienating those who would suppress them. The NBA has failed:
by Keith Olbermann
via Twitter on October 7, 2019
Beijing must face economic consequences for its crimes against millions of Chinese ethnic and religious minorities. The United States must continue to stand up for all those suffering under the yoke of the Party’s rule—from Xinjiang to Tibet to Hong Kong.
by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR)
via Twitter on October 8, 2019
Every American has the right to voice their support for democracy and human rights for Hong Kong. Full stop.
by Hillary Clinton
via Twitter on October 8, 2019
Imagine living in a world in which not just entertainers & athletes but non-public figures can be fired by employer or kicked out of sporting event by a team, here in America, for condemning the actions of the govt of #China. No need to imagine it. It’s already happening
by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL)
via Twitter on October 10, 2019
Business consultant argues Daryl Morey should resign to preserve @NBA’s revenue, investments & goodwill. Of course he got it published in America which protects free speech. Counter argument would never be published in #China & would land you in jail.
by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL)
via Twitter on October 11, 2019
How to suss out the pro-China candidate: New online voters guide probes Beijing’s ‘infiltration’
by Tom Blackwell
via National Post on October 10, 2019
Beijing Takes Aim at Prague After ‘One China’ Dispute Deepens
by Lenka Ponikelska
via Bloomberg on October 9, 2019
Liberal MP ‘inspired by Hong Kongers’ fight for democracy’
by Ben Packham
via The Australian on October 6, 2019
China Explores Economic Outreach to U.S. States Via United Front Entities
by John Dotson
via Jamestown Foundation on June 26, 2019
Confucius Institute set to close in early 2020
by Sunyu Kang and Mike Ottone
via The Review on October 8, 2019
China’s Neo-Maoist Moment
by Elizabeth Economy
via Foreign Affairs on October 1, 2019
Apple bows to China by censoring Taiwan flag emoji
by Matthew De Silva
via Quartz on October 8, 2019
