During the 1960s and 70s, thousands of people attempted dangerous escapes from Communist China by swimming across open waters to Hong Kong. Many never made it. Those who did faced exhaustion, strong currents, and the constant fear of being caught.
In this powerful episode of Activate & Illuminate, we sit down with Tony Chin, author of *Freedom Swimmers*, to hear the incredible true story of his mother's journey to freedom. Through courage, determination, and an unwavering hope for a better life, she survived an escape that would shape generations of her family.
Tony shares the history behind the Freedom Swimmers movement, his family's remarkable legacy, and why preserving these stories matters now more than ever.
This is more than a story about survival. It's a story about sacrifice, resilience, and the lengths people will go to in pursuit of freedom.
🎧 Listen now and discover a chapter of history that deserves to be remembered.
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