Barefoot Lawyer Reports

Following protests surrounding Xi Jinping's visit to the United States, Chen Guangcheng discusses disturbing reports of suspected assaults and intimidation. One protester was hospitalized after being found nearly unconscious in his apartment, while other demonstrators and even a journalist reportedly faced harassment and physical attacks.If you or someone you know has experienced threats or harassment that you believe is from the CCP, we highly encourage you to report it to the FBI: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)

A Chinese pro-democracy activist was allegedly beaten in broad daylight on the streets of New York City. Could the Chinese Communist Party be connected?Chen Guangcheng shares disturbing new details about the reported attack on activist Jie Lijian, who previously survived a suspicious vehicle collision in Utah. He discusses growing concerns about the CCP's alleged intimidation of dissidents on American soil and questions whether authorities are doing enough to protect those who speak out against the regime.If you or someone you know has experienced threats or harassment that you believe is from the CCP, we highly encourage you to report it to the FBI: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)

In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses the attack on commentator Akio Yaita, a journalist who has been critical of the CCP. He was brutally attacked after giving a speech in Taiwan. The suspect was arrested while attempting to flee the country, raising concerns that this may be part of the CCP's growing campaign of transnational repression.

In part two of this episode of the Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, William Saunders speaks with Mark Yang and Cynthia Sun about the challenges of holding foreign agents accountable, protecting Americans from transnational repression, and defending religious freedom. They also give specific steps that Americans and the American government can take to fight forced organ harvesting.If you or someone you know has experienced transnational repression, we highly encourage you to report it to the FBI: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)Check out the survey conducted by the Falun Dafa Information Center:https://faluninfo.net/report-americans-targeted-by-beijing/Please support the Falun Dafa and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act:https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4009/textCheck out more of their work at the Falun Dafa Information Center:https://faluninfo.net/

In part one of this episode of the Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, William Saunders is joined by Mark Yang and Cynthia Sun of the Falun Dafa Information Center to discuss documented cases of transnational repression, including threats, surveillance, and the use of AI to gather and analyze information about Falun Gong practitioners.If you or someone you know has experienced transnational repression, we highly encourage you to report it to the FBI: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)Check out the survey conducted by the Falun Dafa Information Center:https://faluninfo.net/report-americans-targeted-by-beijing/Please support the Falun Dafa and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act:https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4009/textCheck out more of their work at the Falun Dafa Information Center:https://faluninfo.net/

In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses the protests that erupted in Chongqing after allegations of horrific animal abuse by a popular Chinese influencer.As public outrage grew, authorities reportedly responded by arresting protesters instead of addressing their demands. Chen explains why the CCP treats even non-political demonstrations as a threat and what this incident reveals about freedom of assembly in China.

How should the United States respond when Xi Jinping visits Washington, D.C. this week?In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses the Chairman's upcoming visit and why he believes it is an important opportunity to bring attention to Chinese human rights defenders and political prisoners, especially Human Rights Lawyer Gao Zhisheng, whose whereabouts remain unknown.

In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, William Saunders speaks with Cynthia Sun and Mark Yang of the Falun Dafa Information Center about Xi's upcoming visit and the broader implications of China's human rights record.They discuss religious persecution in China, transnational repression targeting people in the United States, forced labor and the goods that reach American consumers, and efforts to influence public discussion about China through social media and other channels.Check out more of their work at the Falun Dafa Information Center: https://faluninfo.net/

In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses growing CCP efforts to suppress free speech in the United States, and how the CCP is trying to shape the narrative about Taiwan in the United States.

In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses the case of Xia Fugang, a Henan farmer accused of attacking a local Communist Party official. After Xia fled into the countryside, authorities launched a massive search while local residents reportedly helped him evade capture.Chen examines the public reaction to Xia’s case, including widespread anger over corruption and the lack of legal recourse in China. He also provides a later update on Xia’s eventual capture and the backlash against the man who reported him.