A U.S. president extended an unusually warm reception to the leader of China’s ruling Communist Party, whose government is widely criticized for its aggressive crackdown on press freedom and suppression of dissent. The meeting at the White House marked a rare diplomatic moment between two figures whose approaches to governance and media oversight starkly contrast with democratic norms. Observers questioned whether the high-profile welcome reflected a strategic alignment or an exchange of perspectives on authoritarian media control. The encounter unfolded against the backdrop of China’s reputation as one of the world’s most restrictive environments for journalists.
Deference was deafening as US president rolled out red carpet for world’s biggest jailer of journalists – perhaps he was seeking tipsOne is an authoritarian who represses the media with a strong allergy to democratic elections. The other is head of the Chinese Communist party.Donald Trump welcomed the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, to the White House on Thursday, setting the stage for a scene quite unlike anything the august old building has seen over more than two centuries. Continue reading...
