It was stated to be Chinese art students who painted the slogans that make up the “12 Core Socialist Values” propaganda staple that are a common sight on the streets in China. * * *The 12 Core Socialist Values are prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony, freedom, equality, justice, the rule of law, patriotism, dedication, integrity, and friendliness. Indeed, “democracy” is sometimes censored on WeChat, forcing would-be propagandists to share the 11 Core Socialist Values and a pinyin stand-in for “democracy” (mínzhǔ). Not long after the 12 Core Socialist Values appeared on the walls of Brick Lane, they were covered in counter-graffiti that were highly critical of the Party-state. A slogan promoting China’s socialist ideology in London’s Brick Lane has sparked a flurry of graffiti decrying the authoritarian rule of the Chinese Communist Party.

Source: The Guardian August 10, 2023 07:19 UTC