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June 05 , 2017
  • The New York Times：Turning Against Trump: How the Chinese Covered the Climate Pact Exit
    The New York Times reports: "President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate change accord drew criticism from leaders around the world. In China, the government seized the moment to cast doubt on American democracy and promote an image of China as a responsible superpower...The news media highlighted protests and criticism of Mr. Trump in the United States, suggesting that America was facing a crisis. In the video above, shown on the state channel CCTV, an announcer likens Mr. Trump's decision to an earthquake. He asks, 'Will the already divided America become even more torn apart?' Images of protesters loom in the background. Commentators pointed to the disarray of the 2016 presidential election as evidence of the perils of democracy. Now they are showcasing the political divisions among Americans under Mr. Trump as evidence of the decline of the United States. Mr. Trump has many fans in China, where he is known for his business acumen and ostentatious displays of wealth. The news media has also been kind to him, especially as he has sought closer ties with President Xi Jinping. But Mr. Trump's decision to withdraw from the climate agreement provoked widespread fury...The news media has used the occasion of Mr. Trump's withdrawal from the accord to trumpet the country's commitment to fighting climate change. Chinese leaders hope that they can move swiftly to deepen an alliance with Europe as part of a balancing strategy against the United States."
  • The Washington Post: Opinions：On Tiananmen Square anniversary, detentions in China and candlelight vigil in Hong Kong
    The Washington Post comments: "Police detained at least 11 Chinese activists after a pair of small events to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, according to human rights groups and activists. Meanwhile, thousands gathered in Hong Kong for the annual candlelight vigil to remember the events of June 4, 1989, which have gained added poignancy in recent years in view of a continuing struggle for democracy there...William Nee, China researcher for Amnesty International, called on the Beijing government to come to grips with the crackdown and end the retaliation against anyone who dares mention the subject. 'Nearly three decades on, the families who lost children in the bloodshed continue to face surveillance and harassment, as the authorities continue to suppress their campaign for justice,' he wrote.  'Four activists face up to 15 years in prison after they were indicted in March this year, for 'inciting subversion of state power.' Their crime in the eyes of the authorities was to sell wine online with a label referencing June 4, 1989, and a picture of the iconic Tank Man.' "
  • Reuters：Silk Road Hub or Tax Haven? China's New Border Trade Zone May Be Less Than It Seems
    Reuters reports: "Chinese state media are filled with stories about the stunning success of Horgos, the youngest city of China's new Silk Road. Last month at China's Belt and Road Summit - its biggest diplomatic event of the year - promotional videos about Horgos' booming economy ran on a loop at the press centre. But Chinese business owners and prospective investors who had recently visited the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center (ICBC), told Reuters they were disappointed by the disconnect between the hype and reality. Rather than the vibrant 21st Century trading post of Beijing's grand vision, Horgos is instead developing a reputation as China's very own tax haven. 'We were so unimpressed by what we saw that after looking around for three hours, we turned around and drove eight hours straight back to Urumqi,' said a businessman from the capital of China's far western region of Xianjiang, who only wanted to give his surname, Ma, due to the sensitivity of the topic. Several business owners echoed complaints about poor design and low visitor numbers made by Ma, who visited Horgos to investigate the viability of opening a high-end clubhouse."
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