Inside China’s Repression Playbook—Explained in 12 Minutes

A senior researcher from the Falun Dafa Information Center breaks down the scale and scope of persecution in China—how it works, misconceptions, and what it means for human rights and U.S. policy. The talk is followed by a brief Q&A and discussion.

Event: Panel 3 — China’s Crackdown: Understanding the Scope
Purpose: Expert analysis of the methods, reach, and consequences of the CCP’s repression of religious minorities
Moderator: Johanna Kao, Senior Director (Asia–Pacific), International Republican Institute (IRI)
Recorded: September 30, 2025 — Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium, Washington, D.C.

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What you’ll learn
- The CCP’s repression toolkit: surveillance, detention, propaganda & transnational repression
- Documented trends affecting Falun Gong and other faith groups
- Policy implications and concrete steps for lawmakers, media, and civil society

Chapters
00:00 Intro & Context
01:02 Evidence
02:09 1: Popularity
04:03 2: Security Priority
06:32 3: Persecution
07:54 4: Deaths in Custody
10:23 5: Transnational Repression
12:27 6: Conclusion
13:25 Q: High-Tech

About the organizer
This session was part of a larger program hosted by IRI examining China’s human-rights abuses, featuring researchers, advocates, and policy experts.

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