Freedom of Speech in China: Emilio San Vicente



Freedom of Speech in China


China has been a country that has some strict rules for its government and for the people that live in this country. Chinese authorities recognized in recent years that the limited freedom of speech enables the government to have a better monitor that could be potentially problematic for social issues. The government of China has begun to tolerate criticism but just only from certain categories of people, that could be known as a “free speech elite,” and only then in government-controlled forums because of the simple fact of still having control of the community but in a less visible way (I personally think). 


The only people in China who can publish, criticize, and opinions contrary to those of the community party. An example of this situation is when someone publishes an article or any document in a magazine or on a website, the government won’t care if you had the right to criticize or to give a certain opinion if you were a member of the community party because if you published a really offensive or an idea that is against the bases of the government of China, they will probably put you in jail. 


My opinion on this topic is that I think that China should take notes on how most of the countries in the world are managing their countries in a way that has equality for most people (democracy). China has been a country very restricted with its citizens and I personally think that the country is exaggerating its norms and laws, if this country starts to give more opportunities to people that are not near the government, I think that they will start to realize how important and necessary is to open the doors to the people that may don’t like the laws of the country. 


Source: https://www.loc.gov/law/help/freedom-expression/china.php

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