Media
Thursday 9 February 2023
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“Anyone who breaks the law has no political affiliations in the eyes of the court, which [j]ust takes action against them procedurally and according to law.”
The Hun Sen government has systematically used Cambodia’s judicial system to target political opposition. -
“Massive protests in Paris against the shipment of weapons to Ukraine.”
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“Comrade Zhao has assumed a post in exchange in accordance with needs.”
Zhao’s legacy is a record of spreading disinformation about COVID-19, treatment of Uyghurs, press freedom and more. -
“We are sorry that this magazine is published in a country which claim[s] to be respecting the values and supporting the rights of others, but it fails to stand by the most obvious principles and bases that govern the international law.”
Freedom of expression is a universal human right, not a violation of international law. -
“Seems a bit of geography and history lesson is in order for those who vow to defend Taiwan but really don't have a clue where it is.”
China Deceptively Uses CNN’s New Year’s Eve Mix-up of Taiwan and Thailand to Blast U.S. -
“There are links to some statements of the political leadership of Russia [about to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine]. But in reality, there were no such statements.”
Russian officials have signaled a willingness to use nuclear weapons to hold onto Ukrainian territory Moscow claims as its own. -
“This is important to know for all the 'mavericks' and traitors who are surprised today that human rights and freedoms are just decorations for the United States and Europe.”
Latvia pulled the Russian exiled channel’s broadcast license in what some called censorship. But whatever the merits, Russia ranks near the bottom in press freedom. -
“PMC Wagner is bravely defending the interests of the Russian world in the special military operation [in Ukraine], but the Western press calls them nothing other than ‘mercenaries’ and ‘soldiers of fortune.’ ”
In fact, the Wagner private military company forces stand accused of war crimes in Ukraine, Syria and parts of Africa. -
“Chinese journalist was repeatedly hampered and even physically assaulted and eventually convicted by a British court, only because she had exercised her legitimate right as a journalist…”
In accusing the U.K. of mistreating journalists, China’s Foreign Ministry could hardly have chosen worse examples. -
“What countries bypass their own sanctions & continue trading with Russia?”
In fact, European Union imports of Russian oil have sharply declined, and a ban is set to take effect soon. -
It's a well-worn Kremlin tactic to blame the West for public discontent in authoritarian countries friendly to Russia.
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“Mr. President [Biden]. Can you tell us anything about the recent missile strike in Poland? ... No!”
In fact, Biden was forthcoming about the missile strike on Poland, and he even contradicted Ukrainian statements.