Sarah Cook
senior research analyst for East Asia at Freedom House
Sarah Cook is a senior research analyst for East Asia at Freedom House, director of its China Media Bulletin project, and author of The Battle for China’s Spirit.
Jun 29, 2017
As unusual as the recent detention of three labor activists in Jiangxi may seem, particularly given the case’s connection to the U.S. president’s daughter, it actually reflects broader trends related to labor rights in China. While new labor reform laws have yielded some positive results for Chinese workers, they’ve triggered new challenges. A strong response from the United States could not only help the men avoid prison, but also offer critical support to all Chinese workers.