Ken Roth interviews Emily Feng, a journalist who provides insight into human rights under Xi Jinping's regime. Her book, "Let Only Red Flowers Bloom," captures personal stories of those resisting the mandated national identity shaped by the Chinese state. Feng shares her unique perspective, rooted in her decade-long experience in China and Taiwan, and reflects on the impact of Xi's authoritarianism on both individual identities and broader human rights issues, posing critical questions about freedom and belonging in contemporary China.
In her book, Feng illustrates the complexities of identity in Xi's China, revealing how state narratives suppress individuality and foster a monolithic national identity.
Feng discusses how Xi’s authoritarianism targets not just political dissidents but ordinary citizens, reshaping their identities to align with state ideologies.
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