Watching Taiwan's Free Elections, Chinese Internet Users Lament One-Party Rule.

Autor: Yaqiu Wang
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Zdroj: Diplomat; Feb2024, Issue 111, pC48-C51, 4p, 1 Color Photograph
Abstrakt: The article discusses the reactions of Chinese internet users to the results of Taiwan's presidential election. The Chinese government, through its Taiwan Affairs Office, claimed that the winning party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), does not represent mainstream public opinion. However, this statement was met with mockery and criticism from Chinese netizens, despite the risks associated with criticizing the government online. The article highlights the challenges of gauging public opinion in China due to censorship and self-censorship, but suggests that there may be a significant number of Chinese citizens who support democratic principles and Taiwanese autonomy. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of recognizing dissent against CCP rule and supporting pro-democracy movements in China. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index