http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1377508/beijing-bans-sensitive-topics-during-mandela-funeral-coverage
wow guess he doesn't want his people to hear of the sunshine and freedom and democracy beyond their borders.
China’s propaganda authorities have issued a series of orders, warning national and local media to toe the line ahead of the funeral of former South African president Nelson Mandela."All media and websites must be prudent in selecting the materials and [must] report appropriately,” read the orders from the ministry, which were confirmed by two local media sources.The propaganda department issues orders to newspapers, magazines and websites on a routine basis. It requires the news media to step back on politically sensitive topics and highlight the contents which authorities favour.More than 70 national leaders, from US President Barack Obama to Iran’s Hassan Rowhani were flying to South Africa to pay tribute to one of the world’s great peacemakers at the Soccer City Stadium in Soweto.Chinese vice-president Li Yuanchao, as a special representative of President Xi Jinping, is attending the funeral. (Watch the livestream of Mandela's memorial service here.)The ministry ordered local media not to highlight Mandela’s remarks on human rights and democracy issues.
that is hypocritical to go to the services but deny his people any access to democratic rhetoric, got news for him part of my blog audience includes China, so they know whats up and i'm sure will pass the word, freedom and democracy will find it's way.
