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by EastToWest 1968 days ago
That someone is perhaps a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. I think a close equivalence is an MP in the UK or a congressman / congresswoman / senate in the US.

They make proposals on various aspects of life in China. Those proposals aren't official policies.

BBC should really have done a better job here.

It is also funny to see the top thread a few minutes ago quickly developed into something like military might and "China must be stopped".
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blaser-waffle 1968 days ago
> They make proposals on various aspects of life in China. Those proposals aren't official policies. > BBC should really have done a better job here.

The BBC has been flogging SJW agendas for a while now. Even though they're a state organ they need clicks just like anyone else -- and this gets traffic.

Mix in some good ole China xenophobia and voila, one of the most active posts on HN.

The formula works.

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mytailorisrich 1968 days ago
The BBC is very quick on jumping to anything that can portray China in a negative light at the moment.

Now, there are many things that do, but a more prudent and balanced approach with more research would serve the BBC well.

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