Even After 3 Years in a Chinese Prison, Cheng Lei Is Wrong About the CCP

Commentary Most Australians do not read the Global Times, the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).  Indeed, the overwhelming majority of Australians have never heard of the newspaper, published online by the regime.  They would be surprised to learn that the publication devotes regular space to criticism of Australia, often citing “experts” on a range of issues concerning relations between the two countries. The editorial reinforces the views of CCP officials.  The tone is often belligerent. Any criticism of the CCP is condemned as “anti-Chinese,” unhelpful, pro-American, or war-mongering: sometimes all of the above.  Legitimate questions of the regime are treated as an insult to the Chinese people.  ...