Badiucao

Melissa Chan, an Emmy-nominated journalist focused on China's global influence, and Badiucao, an acclaimed political cartoonist and activist, delve into the grim realities of censorship in China. They share personal experiences of exile and the risks faced by dissenters. Their discussions include the classification of China's governance as authoritarian capitalism and the complicated perceptions of democracy within the country. Excitingly, they also introduce their graphic novel, 'You Must Take Part in Revolution', highlighting themes of resistance against totalitarianism.

Badiucao, a Chinese artist and activist, uses NFTs to combat censorship and promote political change through his art, satirizing the Chinese government. He discusses his journey from teaching preschool in Australia to becoming a prominent dissident artist after learning about Tiananmen Square. The conversation reveals how NFTs allow artists to preserve protest messages permanently on the blockchain. Niki Selkin, Director of Creative Development at Gray Area, joins Badiucao to explore the transformative potential of blockchain technologies for human rights activism.