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Barefoot Lawyer Reports
by Chen Guangcheng
Join Chinese human rights lawyer and activist Guangcheng Chen, as he tells his story about his escape from China, reports about the tyrannical activities of the Chinese Communist Party, and comments on the blessings of American freedom.
Episodes
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Fighting the CCP's Assault on Democracy and Human Rights with Mark Yang and Cynthia Sun
In part two of this episode of the Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, William Saunders speaks with Mark Yang and Cynthia Sun about the challenges of holding foreign agents accountable, protecting Americans from transnational repression, and defending religious freedom. They also give specific…
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China Using AI to Harass Americans with Mark Yang and Cynthia Sun
In part one of this episode of the Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, William Saunders is joined by Mark Yang and Cynthia Sun of the Falun Dafa Information Center to discuss documented cases of transnational repression, including threats, surveillance, and the use of AI to gather and analyze...
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Protests Against Animal Cruelty Suppressed
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses the protests that erupted in Chongqing after allegations of horrific animal abuse by a popular Chinese influencer. As public outrage grew, authorities reportedly responded by arresting protesters instead of...
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Chairman Xi is Coming - Be Ready!
How should the United States respond when Xi Jinping visits Washington, D.C. this week? In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses the Chairman's upcoming visit and why he believes it is an important opportunity to bring attention to Chinese human rights...
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Why Xi Jinping's Visit Matters to Americans with Cynthia Sun and Mark Yang
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, William Saunders speaks with Cynthia Sun and Mark Yang of the Falun Dafa Information Center about Xi's upcoming visit and the broader implications of China's human rights record. They discuss religious persecution in China, transnational...
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CCP Tries to Suppress Protest in the United States
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses growing CCP efforts to suppress free speech in the United States, and how the CCP is trying to shape the narrative about Taiwan in the United States.
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Why the Chinese People Supported a Fugitive
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses the case of Xia Fugang, a Henan farmer accused of attacking a local Communist Party official. After Xia fled into the countryside, authorities launched a massive search while local residents reportedly helped him...
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Where Is Gao Zhisheng? 9 Years Later
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses the disappearance of human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng, who has been missing since August 2017. Chen shares Gao’s story and the persecution he faced for defending human rights in China. Nine years later, his...
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Repeatedly Attacked Activist Shares Message
In this episode, we feature an overdubbed message from Jie Lijian, a Chinese human rights activist now living in the United States who has continued to speak out against the Chinese Communist Party. Jie shares his experiences as an activist and the repeated attacks and intimidation he has faced...
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Activist Threatened in the USA
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng shares the disturbing story of fellow Chinese activist Jie Lijian, who has reportedly been targeted multiple times while protesting the CCP in the United States.
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The CCP’s War Against VPNs
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Guangcheng explains why the CCP is increasingly concerned about the growing use of VPNs to bypass government censorship, especially among young people. The Communist Party has repeatedly blamed “foreign forces” for China’s economic and…
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The CCP Bullies World Leaders - with Cynthia Sun and Mark Yang (Part 2)
In part two of this interview conducted by Dr. William Saunders, Cynthia Sun and Mark Yang discuss the CCP’s growing campaign of transnational repression. They report on the alarming number of world leaders who have received threats over Shen Yun performances, as well as personal threats made...
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No Accountability for Abuse of Falun Gong and Others - with Cynthia Sun and Mark Yang (Part 1)
In part one of this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports, Dr. William Saunders sits down with Cynthia Sun and Mark Yang of the Falun Dafa Information Center to discuss religious persecution in China, particularly the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners.
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The People Still Remember (Part 3)
In this part 3, Chen Guangcheng discusses how the CCP continues to suppress discussion of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, and why younger generations in China are still finding ways to learn the truth despite censorship and surveillance.
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The Massacre the CCP Denies (Part 2)
In Part 2, Chen Guangcheng continues his examination of the events leading to the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the CCP's efforts to control the narrative, and the lasting impact June 4th had on the Chinese people and their confidence in reform.
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The Death That Sparked a Massacre (Part 1)
In this three-part series, Guangcheng explains the history of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. He breaks down the perfect storm of events that began with the death of Party Leader Hu Yaobang and ended in one of the bloodiest massacres in modern history.
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The CCP Is STILL Terrified of June 4th
In this episode of the Barefoot Lawyer Reports, Chen Guangcheng reveals how, despite the Tiananmen Square Massacre occurring 37 years ago, the CCP is still terrified of people remembering and talking about it. Even though many of the code words that once evaded the censorship machine have been...
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The CCP's Secret Infiltration of the U.S.
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng examines the growing number of cases involving CCP agents conducting covert operations within the United States. From low-level operatives intimidating human rights protesters to a sitting California mayor, China's campaign…
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The CCP, Iran, and the Weaponization of Media
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Guangcheng discusses the CCP's growing censorship surrounding the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, especially the suppression of pro-Israel voices online. The CCP has long sided with authoritarian regimes over…
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Trump Goes to China
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Beijing and his meeting with Xi Jinping. Many people hope this visit will pressure the CCP to address its human rights abuses.
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No Escape (Part 2)
In part two of this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng continues the story of Xie Yang.After spending years in and out of “black jails” and formal imprisonment, Xie Yang received a five-year sentence following a secret trial. Although there is now a projected end to...
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Arrested For A Bet (Part 1)
In part one of this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng shares the story of Xie Yang, a human rights lawyer facing ongoing persecution under the Chinese Communist Party. In 2010, Xie Yang was skeptical of reports about Guangcheng’s treatment. But after taking a bet…
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Crushing Freedom in Hong Kong
In this episode of Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng examines the case of Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok Fung-yee and the Chinese Communist Party’s growing crackdown on all freedoms in Hong Kong. After taking part in pro-democracy protests, Kwok fled to the United States. Now,...
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Top CCP General Arrested
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng joins the discussion on reports surrounding Xi Jinping and the alleged arrest of military general Zhang Youxia. Is this about military strategy, or is it about consolidating power within the Chinese Communist Party? And what...
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Wolf Warrior Diplomacy
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng explains a shocking case of CCP “wolf warrior diplomacy.” After Japanese leaders voiced support for Taiwan, a Chinese consular official in Osaka made inflammatory remarks that sparked public outrage and calls for…
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China and the War in Iran
In this episode, Chen Guangcheng examines how recent U.S. military actions in Iran are being watched closely inside Communist China. Many Chinese citizens, frustrated with the Chinese Communist Party’s surveillance state and repression, see the conflict as a glimpse of what could challenge...
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Guangcheng on the Rooney Report
In this excerpt from the Rooney Report, Chen Guangcheng speaks with Russ Rooney and Dr. William Saunders about his dramatic escape from house arrest in Communist China. Guangcheng explains what drove him to risk everything to reveal the truth about forced abortions and abuses under China’s...
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Statues of Liberty | Full Length Documentary Trailer (Coming Spring 2026)
Coming Spring 2026! A brand-new, full-length documentary, releasing for free. The film follows human rights lawyer Chen Guangcheng as he travels to California to meet revolutionary artist Chen Weiming and experience his polarizing work in person at Liberty Sculpture Park. Chen Weiming was born in...
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Don’t Be Silent - Take Action! - Interview with Robert Royal (Part 3)
In Part Three of this series, Dr. William Saunders concludes his interview with Dr. Robert Royal on the escalating violence against Christians in Nigeria. The episode outlines practical responses, including conditioning foreign aid, imposing sanctions, and maintaining Nigeria’s designation as a...
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Don't Ignore Attacks against Christians in Nigeria - Interview with Robert Royal (Part 2)
In Part Two, Dr. William Saunders continues his conversation with Dr. Robert Royal on the escalating attacks on Christians in Nigeria. They argue the violence is driven not merely by economic or environmental factors, but primarily by religious extremism. They also examine corruption, weak...
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China's Sensitive Days
As the Chinese Communist Party prepares for its annual Two Conventions, a “sensitive time” begins across the country. In this episode, Chen Guangcheng reveals how activists are disappeared from Beijing, petitioners are hunted down, and families are locked inside their homes under constant...
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More than the Rest of the World Combined - Interview with Robert Royal (Part 1)
In Part One of this interview series, Dr. William Saunders speaks with Dr. Robert Royal, President of the Faith & Reason Institute and Editor-in-Chief of The Catholic Thing, about the escalating violence against Christians in Nigeria. They examine why the violence cannot be dismissed as mere...
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Lai Sentenced to Die in Prison
At 78 years old, Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison under trumped up charges brought by the Chinese Communist Party. In this episode, Chen Guangcheng reflects on Lai’s life story, Hong Kong’s shifting legal system and press freedoms, and the broader crackdown on...
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Shining a Light on the CCP - Interview with Zofia Joynt (Part 2)
In part two of our interview, 2025 Human Rights Essay Contest first-place winner Zofia Joynt continues her conversation with Dr. William Saunders, director of The Catholic University of America’s Center for Human Rights. Zofia explores why “totalitarianism… tries to control everything” and how…
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The Human Person Is Not a Tool - Interview with Zofia Joynt (Part 1)
Discover part one of our interview with Zofia Joynt, first-place winner of the 2025 Human Rights Essay Contest hosted by the Catholic University of America’s Center for Human Rights. Dr. William Saunders, Director of the Center, sits down with Zofia to discuss her award-winning essay, which...
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Mysterious Deaths of China’s Human Rights Lawyers
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng shares alarming updates about several longtime friends and fellow human rights lawyers targeted by the CCP. Guangcheng reflects on the suffering of Li Heping, Li Boguang, and Li Subin—men who faced black jails, mysterious...
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China's Reaction to Maduro's Capture
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng dives into the recent news of Maduro's capture and the vulnerability it exposes in the Chinese Communist Party. From the actions in Venezuela to growing unrest in Iran, he explains how these crises affect China and its...
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Signs of Change
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng highlights a surge of pro-democracy posters and public slogans appearing across several provinces, explaining what these growing acts of resistance reveal about public frustration with the CCP. He also highlights farmers in...
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Human Dignity Comes First - Interview with Raleigh Adams (Part 2)
In this part two, Raleigh Adams, first-place winner of the 2025 Human Rights Essay Contest, expands on the principle that “at the center of our response must be an affirmation of human dignity,” exploring how concrete measures—like transparency laws and civic education—must be anchored in that...
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"A Danger to the Common Good" - Interview with Raleigh Adams (Part 1)
In this two part episode, Dr. William Saunders’ interviews Raleigh Adams, a first-place winner of the 2025 Human Rights Essay Contest at the Catholic University of America. Raleigh discusses her award-winning essay on the grave moral, cultural, and political threats posed by the Chinese Communist...
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This Christmas, Remember Those Who Can't Celebrate
Thank you for your support this year! In this message to listeners during the Christmas season, Chen Guangcheng shares a reminder that political prisoners in China remain unjustly detained and separated from their families. He calls on the international community to continue advocating for human...
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Justice Denied: Jimmy Lai Sentenced
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng discusses breaking developments in the case of Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai. The episode examines Lai’s sentencing to life in prison, the political use of law by the Chinese Communist Party, and what the case…
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Universal Human Rights
Born from the devastation of WWII, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights calls the world to recognize one truth: every person carries inviolable dignity. Chen Guangcheng, William Saunders, and fellows of the Center consider the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its eternal relevance....
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The CCP Tried To Get Me Fired
In this episode, Chen Guangcheng exposes the Chinese Communist Party’s coordinated efforts to discredit human rights activists abroad. He shares how he and Pastor Bob Fu, founder of ChinaAid, have faced online harassment, false accusations, and even death threats aimed at silencing their advocacy...
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Giving Thanks for Freedom
In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports, Chen Guangcheng reflects on 13 years of living in the United States and shares why he remains deeply grateful for the freedoms and safety he’s found here. He discusses the importance of standing up to the CCP’s influence, the...
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One Bite at a Time - Interview with Cristina Cevallos (Part 2)
In part two of her conversation with Dr. William Saunders, 2025 Human Rights Essay Contest winner Cristina Cevallos outlines the final steps of her six-part strategy to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s human rights abuses. She discusses how diplomacy, advocacy, and economic pressure can be...
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How To Eat the Chinese Dragon - Interview with Cristina Cevallos (Part 1)
In this two part episode, Dr. William Saunders speaks with Cristina Cevallos, one of the first-place winners of the 2025 Human Rights Essay Contest. Cristina discusses her award-winning essay, “How Do You Eat the Chinese Dragon? One Bite at a Time,” which explores strategies to counter human…
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The Student and the Spy
In this episode of The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China, Chen Guangcheng exposes the Chinese Communist Party’s ongoing efforts to infiltrate American institutions—particularly universities—through manipulation, bribery, and blackmail. Guangcheng discusses the recent case of Elsa Johnson, a…
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Remembering My Friend Jerry Cohen - Discovering the Truth About Rule of Law Under the CCP (Part 2)
In the conclusion of this two-part tribute, Chen Guangcheng reflects on the later years of his friendship with Jerome Alan Cohen (1930–2024) — from Cohen’s bold advocacy during Chen’s house arrest to his steadfast support during Chen’s escape from China in 2012 and eventual resettlement in the...
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Remembering My Friend Jerry Cohen - Discovering the Truth About Rule of Law Under the CCP (Part 1)
In this special two-part episode, Chen Guangcheng honors the life and legacy of Jerome Alan Cohen (1930–2024) — a pioneering scholar, lawyer, and lifelong advocate for human rights and the rule of law in China. Guangcheng shares personal stories from their decades-long friendship: how they first...
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