China's campaign targets online dissent by censoring language that criticizes President Xi Jinping.

China's Clear and Bright Campaign, launched by the Cyberspace Administration and Ministry of Education, seeks to eliminate "irregular and uncivilized language" online, including seemingly innocent phrases that express dissent against President Xi Jinping. Censors refer to the removal of these phrases as "harmonizing," leading to users describing the process as being "river-crabbed." This initiative highlights ongoing debates over freedom of speech in China.

November 02, 2024
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