China has lashed out at Germany after its foreign minister called Xi Jinping a “dictator” and summoned Berlin’s ambassador for a dressing down, in the latest flaring of tensions with a western democratic power over how the Chinese leader is described overseas.
When you change the rules so you can hold office longer than permitted in an authoritarian country that is an appropriate label for the dictator.
Yep and other rules
Very noticeable that they didn’t specify how he wasn’t a dictator, nor what other label would be more appropriate.
“I am not a dictator! Anyone who says I am will get jailed!” - Grand Poohbear of China, 2023
Maybe she should’ve used the chinese word for dictator.
Whatcha gonna do, China? That’s right, nothing. Stay mad forever 😂
He’s gonna cope…and seethe.
When the shoe fits, start wearing it. PRC is an authoritarian state led by a dictator and his cronies.
Well that just goes to prove her point. Well done, Xi.
Overacting insecure jerk what Xi is
I don’t think any country would like their head of state be called a dictator.
And yet normal, functioning countries don’t lash out like this.
Except maybe Rome
Easy fix: don’t be a dictator.
Most dictators haven’t gone by that term, preferring instead some other executive role like chairman, supreme leader, or president. If Xi doesn’t want to be called a dictator, maybe China should start holding open elections, see how popular the CCP really is.
Open elections when there is only one party in practice are moot
Tbh, with only two it’s not too much better either.
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Most forced elections haven’t gone by that term, preferring instead some other description like people’s elections, free elections, or secured elections. Made up words but you get the idea.
Most dictators haven’t gone by that term, preferring instead some other executive role like chairman, supreme leader, or president.
Don’t forget Führer
Obviously he’s not a “dictator”, and that foreign minister should be sacked. Because Xi is a “supreme almighty emperor whose words are worth to be enforced or else…” A bit of background knowledge is never a bad thing.
That’s actually worse
Germany is right
The same government that presented another deal so good you couldn’t refuse!
Dictators were never good at hearing the truth.
Quit being a dictator. 🤷
Have you tried not being an authoritarian PoS, Xi?
Another Germany W
Now they have (at least) two W’s on their account
He’s not just a dictator, he’s also a dick.
What’s he going to do? Fling his pooh?
oh bother
