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It's interesting that prior to Xi's leadership, you could have a conversation about almost anything in China, so long as you didn't attack the Party itself. Now
by iliketosleep 8y ago
It's interesting that prior to Xi's leadership, you could have a conversation about almost anything in China, so long as you didn't attack the Party itself. Now, as the author points out, mere discussion of economy, business, and financial markets can put you at risk. What's especially ominous is the banning of Winnie the Pooh from media; when even harmless cartoon characters are see to be a threat to the party, you know you're walking on eggshells.
- duxup 8y agoIt seems like they went from pragmatism back to authoritarianism.
- iliketosleep 8y agoThey went from being pragmatic back to being overly ideological. History forever repeats itself, even more so in China where they are not allowed to discuss it openly & objectively.
- vfulco2 8y agoAnd the overreach goes in cycles until the latest one loses the mandate from heaven and revolution of one kind or another ensues.
- phyzome 8y agoWell, Winnie the Pooh is an "attack" on the Party, insofar as people were comparing Xi Jinping's appearance to him. :-)