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The state of speech in Hong Kong, 5 years after China's crackdown

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It's been five years since the Chinese government passed a law cracking down on dissent in Hong Kong.

Endless Thread hosts Amory Sivertson and Ben Brock Johnson talk with a Hong Kong activist, now living in exile, about what the crackdown has meant for speech and protest, especially on social media platforms.

This segment aired on July 3, 2025.

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Amory Sivertson Host and Senior Producer, Podcasts

Amory Sivertson is a senior producer for podcasts and the co-host of Endless Thread.

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Ben Brock Johnson Director, Digital Audio

Ben Brock Johnson is the director of digital audio at WBUR and co-host of the podcast, Endless Thread.

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Grace Tatter Producer, WBUR Podcasts

Grace Tatter is a producer for WBUR Podcasts.

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Emily Jankowski is a sound designer for WBUR’s podcast department.

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