The Daily Why China Went to War With the N.B.A.
Oct 11, 2019
In this discussion, Jim Yardley, Europe editor of The New York Times and author of "Brave Dragons," unpacks the fallout from an NBA executive's tweet on Hong Kong protests. He highlights the intricate relationship between American basketball and Chinese culture, marked by figures like Yao Ming. The conversation explores how Western companies navigate political sensitivities in China, emphasizing the NBA's dilemma between profits and humanitarian issues. Yardley offers a fascinating look at the cultural and economic implications of this ongoing saga.
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