China is claiming the right to punish its critics anywhere on Earth
A new law declares that organizations and individuals outside the PRC who “undermine ethnic unity” or “create ethnic division” can be pursued for legal liability
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Comment and analysis on geopolitics, geoeconomics, global security, communication, and human values with a focus on China, the Indo-Pacific and great-power rivalry. Posts explore the strategic narratives that shape perceptions and drive decisions.
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