<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1891}">Hu Xijin, a leading Chinese nationalist journalist, who, as per reports, had close ties to President Xi Jinping, has emerged after a six-week absence.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1940}">Xijin, whose disappearance had been a cause of puzzlement both in China and outside, revealed that he had been instructed to refrain from political commentary for three months.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:114,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1990}">After weeks of speculation, Hu's friend Liu Jipeng, a noted economist, shared a video on Weibo revealing that Hu had been directed to stay away from political commentary until October 27.&nbsp;</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:213,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2089}">Liu stated that Hu was currently on a "road trip" and that he understood the need for "more study" and a deeper understanding of Communist Party documents.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:580,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2456}">Hu, the former editor of the Global Times, a state-run English-language publication, had been notably silent on social media, where he is known for his staunchly nationalistic views praising the rise of China and the critique of Western 'hegemony'.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:647,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2523}">His disappearance followed the deletion of a post on Weibo, China's equivalent of X, where Hu had praised Xi and the Third Party Plenary Session held in July.&nbsp;</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:813,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2689}">The suggestion of a departure from traditional Marxist doctrine, which prioritises state control over the economy, drew criticism from hardline leftists and was indirectly addressed in a People's Daily article that appeared to be an explanation of the conceptual errors in his views without explicitly naming him.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:880,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2756}">As per the report, the incident underscores the fine line "even loyalists have to be careful about attention to the detail of Party orthodoxy".</p>


Hu Xijin, a leading Chinese nationalist journalist, who, as per reports, had close ties to President Xi Jinping, has emerged after a six-week absence. Xijin, whose disappearance had been a cause of puzzlement both in China and outside, revealed that he had been instructed to refrain from political commentary for three months.

Hu Xijin, a leading Chinese nationalist journalist, who, as per reports, had close ties to President Xi Jinping, has emerged after a six-week absence. Xijin, whose disappearance had been a cause of puzzlement both in China and outside, revealed that he had been instructed to refrain from political commentary for three months. After weeks of speculation, Hu's friend Liu Jipeng, a noted economist, shared a video on Weibo revealing that Hu had been directed to stay away from political commentary until October 27. Also read | North Korea boosts nuclear arsenal: Kim Jong-un blames 'various threats' from US and allies for increase Liu stated that Hu was currently on a "road trip" and that he understood the need for "more study" and a deeper understanding of Communist Party documents. Watch what he said here: #GreatFirewall On September 4, economist Liu Jipeng released a video revealing that Hu Xijin was traveling abroad. Speaking of the ban, Hu Xijin said he would lift the ban on October 27, and said that after October 27, "people will see a more mat... https://t.co/9wKb4usRM8 https://t.co/kxNKEaFiVN pic.twitter.com/Tqi1pSLrXR — Voice Of Chinese People (@VOCPEnglish) September 4, 2024 × A notable silence Hu, the former editor of the Global Times, a state-run English-language publication, had been notably silent on social media, where he is known for his staunchly nationalistic views praising the rise of China and the critique of Western 'hegemony'. His disappearance followed the deletion of a post on Weibo, China's equivalent of X, where Hu had praised Xi and the Third Party Plenary Session held in July. In his deleted post, Hu on the surface, as per The Times, praised the Communist party summit for top leaders — held in July. However, he also outlined a significant policy shift: the elevation of private enterprises to equal status with state-owned sectors, a move he termed a "historic shift." Also read | Desperate families dig through deep craters as Israeli strike on humanitarian zone in Gaza kills 40 The suggestion of a departure from traditional Marxist doctrine, which prioritises state control over the economy, drew criticism from hardline leftists and was indirectly addressed in a People's Daily article that appeared to be an explanation of the conceptual errors in his views without explicitly naming him. As per the report, the incident underscores the fine line "even loyalists have to be careful about attention to the detail of Party orthodoxy".

Chinese nationalist Hu Xijin's disappearance mystery solved: Ex-Global Times editor ordered to keep quiet

<p>Global Times, the Chinese-state-owned tabloid, is one of the most nationalist supporters of President Xi Jinping's regime, but one of its editors has now been 'banned' from social media, according to reports.</p>

<p>There is no official reason given on why Hu Xijin, the former editor-in-chief of Global Times and an online influencer who defends China, suddenly disappeared from social media since last posting on Saturday (Jul 27). But Hu's silence appears to be in the wake of the backlash he faced for an article he had written on the economic reforms of China.</p>

<p>A report by Bloomberg news agency citing a person familiar with the matter said that he has been "banned from posting on social media" after writing controversial comments about the Chinese economy. His account on Weibo has been suspended, as per the source who was not named in the report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hu has some 25 million followers on Weibo, the X-like microblogging platform on the Chinese internet. He is also active on WeChat and X, which is banned in China, where he has half a million followers.</p>

<p>After retiring from Global Times in 2021, He wrote a newspaper column, <em>Hu Says</em>, and appeared on television channels and online to offer a strident defence of Chinese policies.</p>

<h2><strong>What did Hu write that angered Chinese state media?</strong></h2>

<p>In an article on Chinese economic reforms, Hu suggested that the private sector in the country may become equal to the public sector. The article has since been deleted.</p>

<p>In the piece posted on his WeChat account on July 22, Hu also wrote about the recent plenum of China’s Communist Party (CCP).</p>

<p>The resolution document of that event, Hu wrote, left out a phrase that had been used to stress the role of the state sector in the country’s economy, according to a report in the South China Morning Post.</p>

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<p>The phrase in question is related to the Chinese public ownership playing a dominant role in its economy. Hu said it was a “historic change” that showed China hoped to “achieve true equality between the private and the state-owned economy”.</p>

<h2><strong>Backlash for Hu's article</strong></h2>

<p>The article garnered backlash from nationalist writers, bloggers and even state media. They accused him of “blatantly violating the political discipline of the party”, noting that the “dominant role” of public ownership was enshrined in the constitutions of both the ruling party and the country, the SCMP report said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: India boosting security along China border</strong></p>

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<p>The Chinese Communist Party's official paper, the People’s Daily, wrote a commentary that China’s basic stand on the state and private sectors “hasn’t changed and won’t change in the future”, the report said.</p>

<p>Hu's sudden silence on social media appears to have followed this.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Global Times, the Chinese-state-owned tabloid, is one of the most nationalist supporters of President Xi Jinping's regime, but one of its editors has now been 'banned' from social media, according to reports.

Global Times, the Chinese-state-owned tabloid, is one of the most nationalist supporters of President Xi Jinping's regime, but one of its editors has now been 'banned' from social media, according to reports. There is no official reason given on why Hu Xijin, the former editor-in-chief of Global Times and an online influencer who defends China, suddenly disappeared from social media since last posting on Saturday (Jul 27). But Hu's silence appears to be in the wake of the backlash he faced for an article he had written on the economic reforms of China. A report by Bloomberg news agency citing a person familiar with the matter said that he has been "banned from posting on social media" after writing controversial comments about the Chinese economy. His account on Weibo has been suspended, as per the source who was not named in the report. Hu has some 25 million followers on Weibo, the X-like microblogging platform on the Chinese internet. He is also active on WeChat and X, which is banned in China, where he has half a million followers. After retiring from Global Times in 2021, He wrote a newspaper column, Hu Says, and appeared on television channels and online to offer a strident defence of Chinese policies. What did Hu write that angered Chinese state media? In an article on Chinese economic reforms, Hu suggested that the private sector in the country may become equal to the public sector. The article has since been deleted. In the piece posted on his WeChat account on July 22, Hu also wrote about the recent plenum of China’s Communist Party (CCP). The resolution document of that event, Hu wrote, left out a phrase that had been used to stress the role of the state sector in the country’s economy, according to a report in the South China Morning Post. Also read: India, China agree to ‘uphold peace and tranquility’ along Line of Actual Control The phrase in question is related to the Chinese public ownership playing a dominant role in its economy. Hu said it was a “historic change” that showed China hoped to “achieve true equality between the private and the state-owned economy”. Backlash for Hu's article The article garnered backlash from nationalist writers, bloggers and even state media. They accused him of “blatantly violating the political discipline of the party”, noting that the “dominant role” of public ownership was enshrined in the constitutions of both the ruling party and the country, the SCMP report said. Watch: Gravitas: India boosting security along China border × The Chinese Communist Party's official paper, the People’s Daily, wrote a commentary that China’s basic stand on the state and private sectors “hasn’t changed and won’t change in the future”, the report said. Hu's sudden silence on social media appears to have followed this. (With inputs from agencies)

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Chinese nationalist Hu Xijin's disappearance mystery solved: Ex-Global Times editor ordered to keep quiet

Hu Xijin: China 'bans' ex-editor of nationalist tabloid Global Times from social media, but why?