Barbara Demick
Journalist and author, former bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times in Beijing and Seoul. Author of 'Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins'.
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May 10, 2025 • 52min
Barbara Demick: Abducted & Adopted, The Story of China’s One-Child Policy
Barbara Demick, a seasoned journalist and author, shares her compelling insights from her new book, 'Daughters of the Bamboo Grove.' She discusses the chilling realities of China's one-child policy, including the illegal abduction of children by officials and the devastating effects on families. Demick recounts her arduous journey to reunite twins separated by distance and circumstance. Through personal narratives, she explores the identity struggles of adoptees and the broader implications of social control in both China and America.
Oct 3, 2024 • 13min
The dark truth about China’s adoption program
Elizabeth Findell, a Wall Street Journal reporter, discusses the competitive dynamics between the Harris and Trump campaigns over working-class voters in Nevada. Barbara Demick, from the New Yorker, addresses the significant implications of China's decision to end its international adoption program, highlighting issues of abuse, trafficking, and the struggles of adoptees with their identities. The conversation intertwines political shifts with profound human rights concerns, offering a compelling view on current events shaping both local and global landscapes.
