Why Should We Care What It’s Like to Be Imprisoned in China?
With
Ray Powell (Host),
Jim Carouso (Host) &
Cheng Lei (Guest)
About This Episode
Jim and Ray speak with Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei about her 1,154 days in Chinese detention, Beijing’s security state and hostage diplomacy, the diplomatic effort that secured her release and the personal costs she continues to face.
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