China’s Year in Human Rights World Report 2022 Twitter Space

With President Xi Jinping at the helm, the Chinese government doubled down on repression inside and outside the country in 2021. Its “zero-tolerance” policy towards Covid-19 strengthened the authorities’ hand, as they imposed harsh policies in the name of public health. Some also called on their governments to limit participation in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

HRW's Minky Worden, Sophie Richardson, and Maya Wang discuss the country's year in human rights.