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When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down (www.bbc.com)

submitted 1 month ago by MicroWave to c/world

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In China, sensitive stories often attract organized groups of loyalists who target foreign reporters to prevent coverage. Despite the government’s efforts to manage societal issues, the reasons behind such horrific acts remain elusive.

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[–] NOT_RICK 18 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Often, when sensitive stories like this unfold in China, local Communist Party officials organise groups of cadres to pretend to be outraged locals who have been given the role of targeting foreign reporters and preventing any coverage.

Invariably it doesn't stop the stories, it just makes China look bad.

It certainly reinforces my negative view of their government. As an American I feel very well equipped to empathize with the people of Zhuhai in regards to this kind of senseless violence, but I suppose the party saving face is more important than that.

[–] CosmoNova 5 points 1 month ago

The government has done nothing but spreading hatred against all sorts of foreigners since it's infancy. They make no real effort to manage these issues, it's the exact opposite. I mean the government clearly does not tolerate criticism against itself but they know people need to vent so racism became their channel of choice here. Even if you don't know what the Chinese media landscape looks like, this is not difficult to figure out with an ongoing genocide and all.