Beijing’s open intimidation of those pointing out its duplicity has unmasked its true character The People’s Republic of China has never faced as dire an image problem as it currently does.
Covid-19 has suddenly woken up much of the world to the threat that the Chinese regime poses to humanity. And it’s high time, since it has been taking the world for a ride for far too long.
Three factors have led to the unmasking of China. One, supreme leader Xi Jinping began disregarding Deng Xiaoping’s wily advice to “hide your capacities and bide your time; maintain a low profile; and never claim leadership", because he perhaps believed that the shi was upon him—that mystical alignment of the forces of history that Chinese leaders since ancient times