CCP trolls persuaded YouTube that the Chinese President is “bullied and harassed” by humorous songs about him, which were taken down.
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New Xi Jinping Book Emphasizes Its Internet Obsessions
Xi’s two aims are making China a dominating Internet power and preventing use of social media in China by dissidents. Can they be achieved?
“Calling a Rat a Duck”: The Chinese Story That Would Not Go Away
In June, rat was served as duck to students who were told they should call it a duck if the authorities say so. Now, toys alluding to the incident are seized by the police.
Bookstores Searched for Illegal Religious Literature in Henan
Non-authorized religious and “superstitious” books now receive the same treatment of pornography.
Nicaragua, Covering Catholic Procession Enough for Journalist to Go to Jail
Victor Ticay is in jail since April 6. On June 22, the regime confirmed he was declared guilty on June 9, but to what penalty he was sentenced is a state secret.
The Case of Comedian Li Haoshi, Detained for a Joke, Is Far from Over
His whereabouts are unknown, but all companies associated with him are being fined or prohibited from working, and other comedians are prudently closing shop.
Secret Document Reveals China’s Paranoid Efforts to Keep Xinjiang News Secret
An old man died crushed by a wall. The CCP immediately mobilized 171 agents to investigate—not the incident but who had reported it to Radio Free Asia.
Legal Concept of “Extremist Material” Expanded in Russia
Courts will be allowed to consider “extremist” even documents or information not explicitly listed as such—and anything connected with “Fascism.”
The CCP Against Juliet: Why King Charles’ Coronation Concert Angered the Party
Actress Mei Mac performed Juliet in a “Romeo and Juliet” scene and was interviewed displaying the banned slogan “Come On Hong Kong” on her sleeves.
China, Beware of the New Anti-Espionage Law
With the new rules, all those who send abroad news the CCP does not like may be considered “spies”—including “Bitter Winter” reporters.