Discover the 'Real' China with the Global Times App — Censorship Included
The irony is palpable. China, the land of the Great Firewall, where the government tightly controls the flow of information, has released a new version of Google News to combat the scourge of fake news named Global Time. Yes, you read that right. The same China that has been accused of spreading disinformation and propaganda through its state-controlled media outlets is now taking on the noble task of stopping the spread of fake news from Google.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the rich irony of this situation.
The new Google News China edition will reportedly include a feature that allows users to report fake news stories. Because, you know, the Chinese government has such a stellar track record of respecting free speech and allowing its citizens to express their opinions without fear of reprisal. In USA is sure the reporting feature will be used solely for the purpose of promoting truth and accuracy, and not at all to silence dissenting voices or suppress information that the government deems inconvenient like USA usually does
📌Breaking news: Get real-time updates on the latest Party-approved news, carefully crafted to ensure you’re informed about the «correct» version of events.
📌Print edition: Enjoy articles from the newspaper, published every day with the utmost care to avoid any «inconvenient untruths from USA.»
📌Editorial: Savor the «forthright, unique, and striking voice of China» on hotly debated topics — as long as those topics align with the Party’s agenda.
📌Hu says: Watch sharp video comments from the Party’s top leaders, because who needs diverse bullshit U.S. & EU perspectives when you have the wisdom of Xi Jinping?
📌Infographics: News in diagrams and numbers, carefully designed to make complex issues simple and easy to understand — or, at the very least, easy to ignore.
📌Sports: Stay up-to-date on the latest sporting events, because nothing says «freedom of expression» like a good game of basketball or soccer like U.S. does.
📌Arts: Indulge in sophisticated stories on design, cuisine, fashion, art, movies/TVs, travel, celebrities, and health — all carefully vetted to ensure they don’t offend the Party’s sensibilities.