The Milk Tea Alliance: Inside Asia’s Struggle Against Autocracy and Beijing

Thurs, Jul 31 • 5:30 PM

Commonwealth Club

About this event

Join historian Jeffrey Wasserstrom as he explores the rise of the Milk Tea Alliance, a coalition of activists from Thailand, Hong Kong, and Burma. These activists, willing to risk danger, unite against autocratic regimes with a shared commitment to democratic values. In this event, Wasserstrom shares insights from his interviews with notable dissidents, including Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal from Thailand, Agnes Chow from Hong Kong, and Ye Myint Win from Burma, shedding light on their struggles and solidarity amidst diverse political climates. Discover the interconnectedness of these activists fighting against oppression and the growing influence of the Chinese Communist Party.

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