Belén A. Lisoni
@belenlisoni.bsky.social
East Asian Archaeology and Global Studies.
From the land of Violeta Parra. Currently in South Korea.
Art exhibitions, films, pilates and tea.
From the land of Violeta Parra. Currently in South Korea.
Art exhibitions, films, pilates and tea.
by the local authorities in Henan or the central government in Beijing.” In my opinion, a less biased and more diverse use of sources might have given us new and deeper insights into the current censorship situation in China.
#censorship #China #henanprovince #orientalism
#censorship #China #henanprovince #orientalism
June 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
by the local authorities in Henan or the central government in Beijing.” In my opinion, a less biased and more diverse use of sources might have given us new and deeper insights into the current censorship situation in China.
#censorship #China #henanprovince #orientalism
#censorship #China #henanprovince #orientalism
to target the government, which does not mean that Chinese citizens cannot find other ways to make their voices heard. The ending of the article also shows some voids in the same study cited, saying that “the researchers could not determine if the enhanced controls were imposed
June 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
to target the government, which does not mean that Chinese citizens cannot find other ways to make their voices heard. The ending of the article also shows some voids in the same study cited, saying that “the researchers could not determine if the enhanced controls were imposed
Furthermore, it portrays and generalizes, from an Orientalist point of view, the idea that in China, there is no right to expression when this is not true. Of course, this does not mean that there is no censorship in China, however, it is well known that people are not allowed
June 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Furthermore, it portrays and generalizes, from an Orientalist point of view, the idea that in China, there is no right to expression when this is not true. Of course, this does not mean that there is no censorship in China, however, it is well known that people are not allowed
while appealing to the alma mater of those students to support the veracity of these claims. Extract: “Our work documents an alarming sign of regional censorship emerging in China,” said the researchers, who include authors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Stanford University.”
June 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
while appealing to the alma mater of those students to support the veracity of these claims. Extract: “Our work documents an alarming sign of regional censorship emerging in China,” said the researchers, who include authors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Stanford University.”
enabling local authorities to exert a greater degree of control within their respective regions. The issue with The Guardian’s article is that it created a whole rhetoric on censorship in China by referring to a single study
June 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
enabling local authorities to exert a greater degree of control within their respective regions. The issue with The Guardian’s article is that it created a whole rhetoric on censorship in China by referring to a single study
The goal of the study was to characterize provincial-level censorship in Henan and compare it with the national-level GFW. It concluded that there has been an increase in regional censorship, suggesting a departure from China’s centralized censorship apparatus,
June 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The goal of the study was to characterize provincial-level censorship in Henan and compare it with the national-level GFW. It concluded that there has been an increase in regional censorship, suggesting a departure from China’s centralized censorship apparatus,
The study cited refers to a very recent article published and titled “How the Great Firewall of China Detects and Blocks Fully Encrypted Traffic,” written mostly by Ph.D. students from different universities in the U.S.
June 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The study cited refers to a very recent article published and titled “How the Great Firewall of China Detects and Blocks Fully Encrypted Traffic,” written mostly by Ph.D. students from different universities in the U.S.
The article continues to comment on the “internet censorship regime” implemented by China’s authorities in the central province of Henan. The word “regime” is linked to an article written six years ago by the same newspaper, talking about China’s Great Firewall.
June 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The article continues to comment on the “internet censorship regime” implemented by China’s authorities in the central province of Henan. The word “regime” is linked to an article written six years ago by the same newspaper, talking about China’s Great Firewall.
what fueled the momentum for the protests that led to her impeachment. It is only natural that people would feel increasingly infuriated by these issues in a country that still plays along with the false perception of meritocracy.
#spoontheory #socialmobility #Korea #Parkscandal #populism
#spoontheory #socialmobility #Korea #Parkscandal #populism
May 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
what fueled the momentum for the protests that led to her impeachment. It is only natural that people would feel increasingly infuriated by these issues in a country that still plays along with the false perception of meritocracy.
#spoontheory #socialmobility #Korea #Parkscandal #populism
#spoontheory #socialmobility #Korea #Parkscandal #populism
with her connections in official circles and the money she made from the foundations seized by her father. Although violation of public duty was what got her into trouble, it was the problems of social mobility at the end that related to the experiences of ordinary Koreans and
May 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
with her connections in official circles and the money she made from the foundations seized by her father. Although violation of public duty was what got her into trouble, it was the problems of social mobility at the end that related to the experiences of ordinary Koreans and
For example, job seekers are regularly asked to provide information on the background of their parents, a practice that has been criticized for allowing employers to favor those with a more privileged background. Park Chung-hee was the personification of privilege herself,
May 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
For example, job seekers are regularly asked to provide information on the background of their parents, a practice that has been criticized for allowing employers to favor those with a more privileged background. Park Chung-hee was the personification of privilege herself,
making frequent reference to "democratization of the economy", however, she had used her inherited wealth to gain political power, without having a previous career in politics. Thus, we can see that the "spoon theory" hits serious social issues in Korea.
May 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
making frequent reference to "democratization of the economy", however, she had used her inherited wealth to gain political power, without having a previous career in politics. Thus, we can see that the "spoon theory" hits serious social issues in Korea.
Koreans seem to have a particular way to channel their anger when it comes to inherited wealth and the failure of the political system to rectify it. Park Chung-hee used a populist strategy to tackle the issue of class discrimination to attract voters,
May 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Koreans seem to have a particular way to channel their anger when it comes to inherited wealth and the failure of the political system to rectify it. Park Chung-hee used a populist strategy to tackle the issue of class discrimination to attract voters,
background due to her being the daughter of Park Chung-hee, and to the connections and networking she established through her kinship. Regardless of how many scandals she was involved in before her impeachment,
May 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
background due to her being the daughter of Park Chung-hee, and to the connections and networking she established through her kinship. Regardless of how many scandals she was involved in before her impeachment,
however, in reality, only to contribute to China’s political stage. Of course, there is no need to say that no ethnic minority cadres have ever served on the Politburo Standing Committee, the party’s highest decision-making body.
#China #ethnicminorities #uyghur #tibetans #humanrights
#China #ethnicminorities #uyghur #tibetans #humanrights
May 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
however, in reality, only to contribute to China’s political stage. Of course, there is no need to say that no ethnic minority cadres have ever served on the Politburo Standing Committee, the party’s highest decision-making body.
#China #ethnicminorities #uyghur #tibetans #humanrights
#China #ethnicminorities #uyghur #tibetans #humanrights
again under the “national security” slogan. As we can notice from the media, the only occasions when China has openly shown proudly its cultural diversity it is at special events like the National Day parade or the opening ceremonies of the National People's Congress, to “promote national unity,"
May 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
again under the “national security” slogan. As we can notice from the media, the only occasions when China has openly shown proudly its cultural diversity it is at special events like the National Day parade or the opening ceremonies of the National People's Congress, to “promote national unity,"
Other foreign tourists who want to visit these regions are also controlled in their itineraries if anything seems suspicious. In 2024, China even introduced a law that the Public Security Bureau officers and border agents can look through laptops and cellular phones without a warrant,
May 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Other foreign tourists who want to visit these regions are also controlled in their itineraries if anything seems suspicious. In 2024, China even introduced a law that the Public Security Bureau officers and border agents can look through laptops and cellular phones without a warrant,
In China, the cultures of the 55 ethnic minorities have been turned into a simulated commodity for domestic tourists, mainly the Han, under the guise of economic development and cultural preservation. Meanwhile, actual expressions of ethnic identity keep being suppressed.
May 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
In China, the cultures of the 55 ethnic minorities have been turned into a simulated commodity for domestic tourists, mainly the Han, under the guise of economic development and cultural preservation. Meanwhile, actual expressions of ethnic identity keep being suppressed.
considered an essential campaign for “national security purposes.” Tibetans, on the other hand, although it cannot be equated with the situation in Xinjiang, are also routinely deprived of their freedom of expression, movement, religion, and assembly.
May 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
considered an essential campaign for “national security purposes.” Tibetans, on the other hand, although it cannot be equated with the situation in Xinjiang, are also routinely deprived of their freedom of expression, movement, religion, and assembly.
they have been perceived as “terrorists”, religious extremists”, and a target for persecution. For example, in 2014, the Chinese government launched the “Strike Hard Campaign against Violent Terrorism” in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims,
May 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
they have been perceived as “terrorists”, religious extremists”, and a target for persecution. For example, in 2014, the Chinese government launched the “Strike Hard Campaign against Violent Terrorism” in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims,
The problem is, once again, the business mentality behind all these decisions. This should not be a market challenge where the government observes customer behavior to come up with a solution. We know the answer; it just depends on the will of those in power.
May 22, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The problem is, once again, the business mentality behind all these decisions. This should not be a market challenge where the government observes customer behavior to come up with a solution. We know the answer; it just depends on the will of those in power.