Chinese Tycoon Criticizes Leader, and Wins Surprising Support

3/18/2016

This article from The New York Times discusses the case of Ren Zhiqiang, a well-known Chinese tycoon and critic of the Chinese Communist Party. Ren Zhiqiang had been an influential figure in China's real estate industry and had a large social media following on Weibo, a popular Chinese microblogging platform. However, he was recently silenced by the Chinese authorities after posting critical remarks about President Xi Jinping. The article explores the details of Ren Zhiqiang's case and the broader implications it has for freedom of speech and expression in China. It highlights the increasingly tighter control the Chinese government exerts over the internet and digital platforms, suppressing dissenting voices and maintaining its authority.

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