So, more evidence of dissent in China by the Communist government of Xi JinPing, the dictator -in-Chief. Since 2012, Xi has been raising the stakes against those dissident voices within the country. No matter the character and reputation of those few voices that speak against central government policies, all will be made to fear speaking out. The Communist methods include all the known methods and a few unknown, too.
This time, close on the heels of the sentencing of Hong Kong activist/dissenter Jimmie Lai, the named dissenter is Dong YuYu, 62. He got 7 years. Hmmmmm. That's a long time for someone of any age. And at 62, his chances of surviving are slim, given the circumstances found in Chinese prisons wherever they may be. YuYu was arrested while he was speaking with the Japanese ambassador to China. The ambassador was detained along with Dong and later released after formal protests by the Japanese government. The action underscores China's policies regarding the rules of international law and policies regarding diplomatic protocol(s). China and its Communist government could careless about both. Only the government of China is the rule maker.
Mr. Dong has been a journalist for many years, writing many, many articles about democracy and the rule of law in China and abroad. Years ago, the Central government encouraged writers to speak out, to uncover corruption, and to offer readers alternative viewpoints. Now, that is no longer the case under Xi's Beijing lackies who adhere to strict control of all Chinese writers, especially those who dissent.
Mr. Dong says he will appeal the sentencing. Hmmmm. Is that in itself an illegal dissent form? Will Xi change as Trump gets ready to add monstrous tariffs on all Chinese exports to the USA? Will Trump call out a boycott of ALL Chinese made articles? Will Trump ban the arrivals of all ships that sail from Chinese or Chinese owned ports? The next 4 years will be telling for Chinese dissenters and China.
Stay tuned.
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