China’s censors warn against ‘effusive comments’ while mourning Li Keqiang
1 year, 2 months ago

China’s censors warn against ‘effusive comments’ while mourning Li Keqiang

Al Jazeera  

Censors are on the the lookout for criticism of President Xi Jinping disguised as praise for the former premier. China’s government censors have ordered media and government WeChat accounts to be on the lookout for “overly effusive” comments about former Premier Li Keqiang as the country prepares for his cremation on Thursday. Describing the former premier as an “outstanding” leader, the Xinhua news agency said Li’s remains had been transferred from Shanghai to Beijing on a special flight on Friday. Known for his pro-reform agenda, Li’s political legacy stands in contrast to Xi, who has consolidated personal power since taking office more than a decade ago and reversed many aspects of China’s economic opening. Other comments appeared to imply that the internet user wished Xi and not Li had passed away, often sharing the song “Too Bad It Wasn’t You” by Malaysian singer Fish Leong, according to China Digital Times.

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China censors outrage and shuts down memorial after car ramming attack in Zhuhai
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China censors outrage and shuts down memorial after car ramming attack in Zhuhai

The Independent  

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China vows crackdown on ‘hostile forces’ following protests over COVID policy
2 years, 1 month ago

China vows crackdown on ‘hostile forces’ following protests over COVID policy

LA Times  

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How Chinese citizens are fooling censors to criticise strict Covid curbs
2 years, 1 month ago

How Chinese citizens are fooling censors to criticise strict Covid curbs

India Today  

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WHO chief censored on China’s internet after calling zero-Covid unsustainable
2 years, 7 months ago

WHO chief censored on China’s internet after calling zero-Covid unsustainable

CNN  

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Death of whistleblower ignites calls for political reform in China
4 years, 11 months ago

Death of whistleblower ignites calls for political reform in China

The Hindu  

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Grief, anger in China as doctor who warned about coronavirus dies
4 years, 11 months ago

Grief, anger in China as doctor who warned about coronavirus dies

Al Jazeera  

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The forbidden images of the Chinese internet
5 years, 5 months ago

The forbidden images of the Chinese internet

CNN  

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