US-China RelationsOpinionChina Wants the NBA to KneelThe Chinese regime is testing the people and businesses of the United States where it hurts them the most: in the wallet00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintPeople walk by and sit outside the NBA flagship retail store in Beijing, China on Oct. 9, 2019. Kevin Frayer/Getty ImagesJames Gorrie10/21/2019|Updated: 10/21/2019CommentaryWhat is it with totalitarian regimes and sports?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesJapan Accelerates Defense Spending to Counter China ThreatOct 29, 2025Former Chinese Official Threatens US With ‘Devastating Consequences’Oct 27, 2025China’s Shift to Debt Collector in Developing Countries—From Lender to Loan SharkOct 27, 2025China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ to Compete With Panama CanalOct 20, 2025Related TopicsHong KongNBAhong kong tweet