China's feminists walk a tightrope - Index on Censorship
Within China's censored environment, some conversations on feminism are seemingly untouched while others are shut down straight away
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Within China's censored environment, some conversations on feminism are seemingly untouched while others are shut down straight away
After China abandoned its zero COVID policy in December 2022, a significant surge in excess deaths occurred, totaling an estimated 1.87 million within two months. The figures starkly surpassed China's official estimate of 60,000 COVID-19 deaths, pointing to the potential impact of limited immunity in the population.
Qin Gang has not been spotted in public since late June this year and has missed recent summits and meetings. China has a history of well-known personalities disappearing from public view for days, seemingly because the Chinese Communist Party disapproved of their actions, and this is fueling speculations about Qin.
The lengthy absence from public view of China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has sparked furious online speculation, again highlighting China's secrecy. The 57-year-old has not been seen in public for 23 days - his last reported engagements were on 25 June.
Appointed to his post last December, Mr Qin is seen as a trusted aide of President Xi.