Pence Says N.B.A. and Nike Left ‘Conscience at the Door’ Over China

Posted on AllSides October 24th, 2019
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WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday criticized American companies and institutions for silencing speech that expresses support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, saying the companies should adhere to American values while doing business with China.

In a wide-ranging speech on the Trump administration’s China policy, Mr. Pence accused the N.B.A. and Nike of checking their “conscience at the door” when it comes to China.

The N.B.A. this month came under widespread criticism, including from American lawmakers in both parties, when it initially sided with a Chinese government...

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