Veganism, Nazis, Ellen DeGeneres, And Other Things Discussed More Than Hong Kong At the Democratic Debate

Chevy car models, Robert Bork, Trump's Twitter account, Denmark...

Andrew Stiles
October 16, 2019 2:30 PM

The pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong received just a single mention at Tuesday evening's fourth Democratic primary debate, while moderators from CNN and the New York Times failed to ask a single question about China.

LeBron James: Houston Rockets GM Was Not ‘Educated’ On Hong Kong

LeBron's $1 billion shoe deal relies on Chinese manufacturing

Nic Rowan
October 15, 2019 9:15 AM

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James on Monday said Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's tweet supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong was "misinformed or not really educated on the situation."

Facing Controversy, Liberals Use Gun Control As a Shield

NBA's Kerr the latest to tout gun control advocacy in midst of scandal

Stephen Gutowski
October 14, 2019 10:00 AM

During a press conference last Thursday, reporters pressed Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr about the NBA's attempts to suppress support for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters. Asked if China's human rights abuses have come up during his visits to the country on behalf of the NBA, Kerr said they had not—and went on to decry America's "record of human rights abuses," pointing to gun rights as an example.

‘Free Hong Kong’ Protesters Descend On Wizards Game Amid NBA’s China Controversy

Security told protesters they would be removed if they continued to display pro-Hong Kong signs

Alex Griswold
October 10, 2019 9:30 AM

Protesters chanted slogans, held up signs, and wore shirts reading “Free Hong Kong” at a Wednesday game between the Washington Wizards and a Chinese professional basketball team.

ESPN Uses Chinese Propaganda in TV Graphic

Cameron Cawthorne
October 10, 2019 9:20 AM

ESPN on Wednesday evening showed a graphic recognizing China's erroneous claim to own the South China Sea, despite the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling against China in 2016.

Biden: Trump Is Too Weak on China

The former VP previously dismissed the China threat

Andrew Kugle
October 9, 2019 3:15 PM

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden blasted President Donald Trump in a speech Wednesday for being too soft on the Chinese.

Hillary Clinton Proves She’s Still Tha Kween of Milquetoast Platitudes

Presumed 2020 frontrunner weighs in (sort of) on NBA-China controversy

Andrew Stiles
October 8, 2019 3:10 PM

It's becoming increasingly likely that Hillary Clinton, the historic failure of a politician, will enter the 2020 Democratic primary. She recently picked up her first official endorsement, and has wisely bided her time as two of the early frontrunners have succumbed to health problems on the campaign trail.

Blizzard Entertainment Bans Professional Gamer For Pro-Hong Kong Protest

Alex Griswold
October 8, 2019 2:45 PM

American video game developer Blizzard Entertainment banned a professional gamer from its tournaments after he expressed support for the ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

NBA Kowtows to China After Rockets GM Supports Hong Kong Protesters

'We apologize. We love China.'

Alex Griswold
October 7, 2019 1:05 PM

The National Basketball Association (NBA) sided with China after a team executive expressed support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.

Democratic Thought Leader Praises ‘Moral Compunction’ of Red China

Andrew Stiles
October 4, 2019 2:30 PM

Center for American Progress president Neera Tanden had some kind words for the leaders of Red China on Friday, praising the communist regime for its "moral compunction" in standing up to President Donald Trump.