Strict control of news reporting on the tragic sinking of the Oriental Star cruise ship earlier this month revealed just how tight controls have become under Xi Jinping. In a recent forum, experts said the level of “positive” response following the disaster was unprecedented.
Today’s edition of the official mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party carries a front page article on China’s human rights white paper, released yesterday, and the full text of the report fills two of the inside pages.
China’s leaders hope to reinvigorate the country’s economy by unleashing a wave of internet-empowered innovation.
The term “positive energy” eased into official Party media as Xi Jinping came to power. Watch as a newly popular political buzzword is echoed from on high, and down below.
After attacks from a prominent businessman, Caixin Media cited threats against “the fundamental principles of press freedom.” Our thoughts.
The Party’s old practice of demanding self-confessions to keep officials and citizens in line is enjoying a comeback.
A new book, the eighth, by China’s president is making waves in official Party media.
In an address to state media at the close of the recent annual session of China’s CPPCC, standing committee member Yu Zhengsheng praises their cooperative attitude and “positive energy.”
A leading Party journal makes a rare tribute to President Xi Jinping. Is it currying favor after running a piece by an official now facing corruption charges?
Xi Jinping is all about “spreading positive energy through society,” code for emphasizing positive news over criticisms of Chinese society.
