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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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