NBA-China outrage reveals how free speech is being crushed by Washington’s new Cold War

Contrary to its claim to universally protect free expression, the NBA has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to sanction its players’ speech, particularly where it crosses lines with Washington’s anti-China agenda.  By Ajit Singh Tensions between the United States and China have boiled over yet again in recent weeks, with the latest dispute being set off by one of the rare sources of unity between the two countries: basketball. Ignited by a now-deleted tweet, in which a high-ranking executive of the … Continue reading NBA-China outrage reveals how free speech is being crushed by Washington’s new Cold War