Freedom is translated differently in Chinese.. as it is in every different language. As an old saying goes.. when in Rome do as the Romans do.. When in China… do as Chinese do.. trying to be “American” in China.. (or any other nation) invariable leads to cultural clash.
So, is Tibet behind the Xi-topus’s back? I know the attempted cultural genocide there has been ongoing for more than half a century, but the recently intensified crackdowns on religion and nomadic traditions are far from “old news.”
Unlike the USSR, China doesn’t champion socialist revolutions around the globe. They’ve latched on to capitalism & trade as a means to Chinese ascendence.
They are far more cynical than the old Soviets. Instead of revolution, they seek to corrupt governments, form imbalanced relationships & generally do anything that gives them advantage & weakens their competitors, especially us. The CCP wants to dominate & extinguish all dissent, both at home & abroad.
It’s not a repeat of the Cold War, but it is a battle of worldviews.
Daeder about 1 year ago
Octuple chins is not a good look.
brwydave Premium Member about 1 year ago
A hug can be a caress or a real squeeze.
lobo1939 about 1 year ago
Good toon.
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 1 year ago
Freedom is translated differently in Chinese.. as it is in every different language. As an old saying goes.. when in Rome do as the Romans do.. When in China… do as Chinese do.. trying to be “American” in China.. (or any other nation) invariable leads to cultural clash.
christineracine77 about 1 year ago
So, is Tibet behind the Xi-topus’s back? I know the attempted cultural genocide there has been ongoing for more than half a century, but the recently intensified crackdowns on religion and nomadic traditions are far from “old news.”
Cerabooge about 1 year ago
Excellent portrayal of China today. I read that they’re also requiring Catholic churches to display a poster of Xi Jinping inside the church.
Zebrastripes about 1 year ago
China is a communist country and the ENEMY
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member about 1 year ago
An old-fashioned, and very effective cartoon.
white1154 about 1 year ago
One of your best…. Creative
Uncle Joe Premium Member about 1 year ago
Unlike the USSR, China doesn’t champion socialist revolutions around the globe. They’ve latched on to capitalism & trade as a means to Chinese ascendence.
They are far more cynical than the old Soviets. Instead of revolution, they seek to corrupt governments, form imbalanced relationships & generally do anything that gives them advantage & weakens their competitors, especially us. The CCP wants to dominate & extinguish all dissent, both at home & abroad.
It’s not a repeat of the Cold War, but it is a battle of worldviews.
Night-Gaunt49 about 1 year ago
China has always been this way and being “communist” is just an after image.
oldlegodad71 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Thank God the 7th tentacle has/ will not get Australia !