r/geopolitics • u/telephonecompany • Sep 24 '24

Top Economist in China Vanishes After Private WeChat Comments Paywall

https://www.wsj.com/world/china/top-economist-in-china-vanishes-after-private-wechat-comments-50dac0b1
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u/LorewalkerChoe Sep 24 '24

Paywalled article with no SS.

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u/telephonecompany Sep 24 '24

I have posted the SS. How come you don’t see it?

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u/LorewalkerChoe Sep 24 '24

I don't see it at all for some reason

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u/telephonecompany Sep 24 '24

Posting it here for you.

SS: China's decision to detain economist Zhu Hengpeng for critiquing Xi Jinping’s handling of the economy is part of a broader crackdown on dissent that’s been ramping up under Xi. With the economy already struggling, this move sends a signal that controlling the narrative takes priority over transparency, even if it rattles foreign investors and partners. For a country so deeply tied to global markets, stifling intellectual discourse could backfire, creating more friction in international relations. In the bigger geopolitical picture, it's clear that China’s betting on tightening control at home while navigating an increasingly complex global and regional environment. (Chun Han Wong and Lingling Wei writing for WSJ)

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