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Journalists, Twitterers, and the Media Demand Apology from Hubei Governor Li...
At this week’s NPC meeting, Hubei governor Li Hongzhong became a hot topic in the Chinese twittersphere (see here for all tweets on the topic) after he reprimanded a journalist and forcibly grabbed...
View ArticleJournalists Issue Open Letter Against Hubei Governor
Following Hubei Governor Li Hongzhong’s outburst at a reporter questioning him at the NPC meetings, hundreds of prominent Chinese journalists, scholars and activists have penned an open letter...
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Sensitive Words: “Pen-Grabbing Secretary”
As of November 21, the following search terms are blocked on Sina Weibo (not including the “search for user” function): Li Hongzhong asks, “Do you know about the discussion of livelihood at the 18th...
View ArticleTianjin Party Chief Under Investigation
On Monday, state media announced the investigation of Huang Xingguo, the mayor and acting Party chief of Tianjin, for “serious disciplinary violations.” On one hand, the news signals the continued...
View ArticleLeadership Maneuvers From Tianjin to Wukan
Next year’s 19th Party Congress is expected to bring a major restructuring of China’s top leadership, including the replacement of 11 of the 25 Politburo members and five of the seven men in its elite...
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