
Intelligence Squared
American Nightmare: Chinatown's People Smuggling Empire
Feb 17, 2023
Patrick Radden Keefe, an acclaimed investigative journalist and staff writer for The New Yorker, discusses the enigmatic Sister Ping, a middle-aged woman from Fujian province who ran a thriving human smuggling operation in New York's Chinatown. Keefe delves into the complexities of her dual identity as a community hero and criminal, the harsh realities immigrants face, and the implications of American immigration policies. He also shares insights from his work in a documentary on artistic activism, blending personal stories with broader societal issues.
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