China on Monday launched an intensive propaganda campaign in support of a proposal to removal the two-term limit for President Xi Jinping, publishing lengthy editorials after the move was criticised on social media. And despite his popularity, the move was roundly criticised in China, with many comparing the Chinese president to neighbour North Korea. By Sunday night, all comments criticising the move were removed from social media and users were unable to search the phrase “two-term”. Unusually, the ministry of foreign affairs also stepped in, saying amending the Constitution was what the people of China wanted. “Let’s be clear about what #China #Xi staying in power means: more #torture.

Source: Hindustan Times February 26, 2018 02:03 UTC