Emily Feng

Emily Feng

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Emily Feng is an accomplished journalist and author known for her insightful reporting on China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Starting her career in China as a researcher for the New York Times in 2015, she later wrote for the Financial Times and became an international correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR). In 2023, Feng was expelled from China amid a crackdown on foreign journalists, which prompted her relocation to Taipei. Her recently published book, 'Let Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China,' compiles a decade of her reporting, highlighting the erosion of civil liberties and diverse identities under Xi Jinping's regime. Feng's work is characterized by its powerful storytelling, focusing on the personal experiences of individuals affected by authoritarianism, and she continues to contribute to discussions on Chinese identity and human rights.

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The offending books may have included Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China, written by NPR journalist Emily Feng.

‘A statement of freedom’: T-shirt slogan goes viral and book sales rocket in Taiwan after Hong Kong raids
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-24
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The offending books may have included Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China, written by NPR journalist Emily Feng.

‘A statement of freedom’: T-shirt slogan goes viral and book sales rocket in Taiwan after Hong Kong raids | Taiwan
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-23
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Emily Feng is the author of the book 'Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China'.

EDITORIAL: Let thousands of flowers bloom
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-21
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Emily Feng was one of a slew of reporters expelled from China for coverage deemed unflattering.

Book review: Chinese identity with Xi Jinping characteristics
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-03
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