The Point: Who funds Human Rights Watch?

In a video that went viral on Twitter on Sunday night, Kenneth Roth, executive director of the NGO Human Rights Watch, said the local authorities would not allow him to enter Hong Kong. Plenty of Western media pounced on the opportunity to promote Roth’s side of the story, depicting his case as one more sign of what they said the Chinese government is cracking down on Hong Kong’s “freedom.“ However, they conveniently neglected to highlight the role his organization has played in fueling anti-China forces that have created chaos in Hong Kong. Was the story reported fairly and accurately? Guests: Edward Lehman, managing director, Lehman, Lee & Xs LLP; Victor Gao, vice president, Center for China and Globalization Subscribe to us on YouTube: Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): Download our APP on Google Play (Android):