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Another country has called Xi a 'dictator' and China is not happy with that description (edition.cnn.com)
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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.

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[–] quindraco@lemm.ee 155 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Very noticeable that they didn't specify how he wasn't a dictator, nor what other label would be more appropriate.

[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 79 points 2 years ago

"I am not a dictator! Anyone who says I am will get jailed!" - Grand Poohbear of China, 2023

[–] Chariotwheel@kbin.social 26 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Maybe she should've used the chinese word for dictator.

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 40 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Ah yes, Xi Jinping

[–] Imhotep@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's exactly like his name!

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee -1 points 2 years ago

Ah yes, Xi Jinping

[–] casmael@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago

*Winnie the Pooh

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