China - Questions about freedom of information will be relayed to Chinese vice-president

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders has questions to put to Xi Jinping, the Chinese vice-president who began a two-day visit to Washington today, and urges Internet users all over the world, including China, to contribute by posting their own questions on US or Chinese web platforms. A list of questions will made public and sent to the Chinese delegation visiting the United States. “We have sent the Chinese authorities many letters in the past, some open and some confidential, but none has received a (...)

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