Chinese leader Xi Jinping proposed the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) at the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-Level Meeting on March 15, 2023. The event, with the theme 'Path towards Modernization: The Responsibility of Political Parties,'&nbsp;was aimed at bringing together more than 500 leaders of political parties and political organisations from over 150 countries.&nbsp;

Delivering the keynote address, Xi proposed the GCI under which he called for respect for diversity of civilisations. "Countries need to uphold the principles of equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness among civilisations, and let cultural exchanges transcend estrangement, mutual learning transcend clashes, and coexistence transcend feelings of superiority," said Xi.

He said the current challenges and crises are "intertwined."

"The global economic recovery remains sluggish, the development gap is widening, (the) ecological environment is deteriorating, and the Cold War mentality is lingering," he said, adding that the modernization process "has once again reached a crossroads of history."

<h2>GCI China's third global initiative</h2>

The&nbsp;Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) marks China's third global initiative, following the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and&nbsp;the Global Security Initiative (GSI) apart from the mammoth One Belt and One Road (OBOR) Initiative. It immediately succeeds Beijing’s efforts that clinched a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-saudi-arabia-restore-ties-as-china-brokered-deal-outfoxes-west-570766">peace deal</a> between arch-rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia on March 10 2023.

It is worth mentioning two developments: &nbsp;

(1) The political parties' conference was held by the CPC ahead of US President Joe Biden's Second Summit for Democracy, which was co-hosted with the governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Republic of Korea, and Republic of Zambia between March 29-30, 2023; and

(2) It preceded the proposed visit of Xi Jinping to Moscow for a meeting with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, on March 20, 2023. China, which was not invited to the US-led first summit of democracy in 2021, accused Washington, of using democracy as a 'weapon of mass destruction' to 'stoke divisions and confrontation'.

In countering this, President Xi, in his keynote address, called for leveraging the strength of a new type of party-to-party relations to build a new type of international relations and expand global partnerships by fostering stronger ties with political parties around the world. Xi also stated that the CPC is committed to strengthening exchanges and cooperation with other political parties to pursue just causes together. It is worth noting that the CPC maintains fraternal ties with political parties all over the world, including those in India.

As a precursor to evolving this civilizational link architecture, China and Iran signed a statement in May 2021 to jointly carry out the conservation of cultural heritage. This cultural agreement was seen as part of promoting the OBOR. Subsequently, in February 2023, Beijing and Tehran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote exchanges and cooperation in the field of cultural heritage, which was seen as one of the important achievements of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to China. Both China and Iran are civilisational states.

For President Xi, his trip to Russia was a show of defiance. His success in brokering a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran aimed to demonstrate an alternate model of governance architecture that is independent of the US. With the recent proposal of the GCI, Xi projects China's confidence in leading global affairs through the tercet of GDI, GSI, and GCI.

It is evident that Xi Jinping aims to position himself stronger to pursue his goal of creating an international order that is more friendly to China.

Despite China's skill in mediation and Xi's visit to Moscow to cement a 'no limits partnership,' the 12-point peace proposal in the Russia-Ukraine conflict exposed China's limitations.

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Nonetheless, the global headlines that portrayed China as the 'peace maker' sent jitters to the US and the US-dominated international system. While the GDI speaks of the concept of 'indivisible security,' and the GSI envisions 'advancing global human goods,' it remains to be seen how prudent the GCI will be. However, with limited details available about the GCI, it can be viewed as being 'less about results' and more about shoring up support for a China-led global order that is independent of the US and Western influence.

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping proposed the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) at the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-Level Meeting on March 15, 2023. The event, with the theme 'Path towards Modernization: The Responsibility of Political Parties,' was aimed at bringing together more than 500 leaders of political parties and political organisations from over 150 countries. Delivering the keynote address, Xi proposed the GCI under which he called for respect for diversity of civilisations. "Countries need to uphold the principles of equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness among civilisations, and let cultural exchanges transcend estrangement, mutual learning transcend clashes, and coexistence transcend feelings of superiority," said Xi. He said the current challenges and crises are "intertwined." "The global economic recovery remains sluggish, the development gap is widening, (the) ecological environment is deteriorating, and the Cold War mentality is lingering," he said, adding that the modernization process "has once again reached a crossroads of history." GCI China's third global initiative The Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) marks China's third global initiative, following the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and the Global Security Initiative (GSI) apart from the mammoth One Belt and One Road (OBOR) Initiative. It immediately succeeds Beijing’s efforts that clinched a peace deal between arch-rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia on March 10 2023. It is worth mentioning two developments: (1) The political parties' conference was held by the CPC ahead of US President Joe Biden's Second Summit for Democracy, which was co-hosted with the governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Republic of Korea, and Republic of Zambia between March 29-30, 2023; and (2) It preceded the proposed visit of Xi Jinping to Moscow for a meeting with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, on March 20, 2023. China, which was not invited to the US-led first summit of democracy in 2021, accused Washington, of using democracy as a 'weapon of mass destruction' to 'stoke divisions and confrontation'. In countering this, President Xi, in his keynote address, called for leveraging the strength of a new type of party-to-party relations to build a new type of international relations and expand global partnerships by fostering stronger ties with political parties around the world. Xi also stated that the CPC is committed to strengthening exchanges and cooperation with other political parties to pursue just causes together. It is worth noting that the CPC maintains fraternal ties with political parties all over the world, including those in India. As a precursor to evolving this civilizational link architecture, China and Iran signed a statement in May 2021 to jointly carry out the conservation of cultural heritage. This cultural agreement was seen as part of promoting the OBOR. Subsequently, in February 2023, Beijing and Tehran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote exchanges and cooperation in the field of cultural heritage, which was seen as one of the important achievements of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to China. Both China and Iran are civilisational states. For President Xi, his trip to Russia was a show of defiance. His success in brokering a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran aimed to demonstrate an alternate model of governance architecture that is independent of the US. With the recent proposal of the GCI, Xi projects China's confidence in leading global affairs through the tercet of GDI, GSI, and GCI. It is evident that Xi Jinping aims to position himself stronger to pursue his goal of creating an international order that is more friendly to China. Despite China's skill in mediation and Xi's visit to Moscow to cement a 'no limits partnership,' the 12-point peace proposal in the Russia-Ukraine conflict exposed China's limitations. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Zelensky 'open' to China's 12 peace proposals × Nonetheless, the global headlines that portrayed China as the 'peace maker' sent jitters to the US and the US-dominated international system. While the GDI speaks of the concept of 'indivisible security,' and the GSI envisions 'advancing global human goods,' it remains to be seen how prudent the GCI will be. However, with limited details available about the GCI, it can be viewed as being 'less about results' and more about shoring up support for a China-led global order that is independent of the US and Western influence. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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China's People's Daily had to recall 3 million copies after failing to mention Xi Jinping's name after the word 'Comrade'. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, declared on Monday that he would invite his Chinese colleague Xi Jinping to visit Brazil. In an interview with state-run broadcaster EBC, he stated, "I am going to invite Xi Jinping to come to Brazil, for a bilateral meeting, to get to know Brazil, and to show him the projects that we have of interest for Chinese investment," adding he is planning to "consolidate" the relationship with China.

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Brazil's President Lula da Silva will pay a four-day state visit to China this week. He is expected to arrive in Shanghai late Tuesday and later travel to Beijing where he will meet his counterpart Xi Jinping on Friday.

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Brazilian President Lula da Silva to pay four-day visit to China

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe should follow a strategy independent of both Washington and Beijing since it had no interest in seeing the Taiwan situation escalate. Macron warped up a three-day state visit to China in the southern city of Guangzhou Friday. Watch the video to know more.

French President Emmanuel Macron says, 'Europe's view on Taiwan should be independent'

Xi Jinping is cracking down on China's financial industry. Executives from top banks & insurance companies are being subjected to corruption probes. Molly Gambhir reports.

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The Vatican says that Xi Jinping's China has unilaterally appointed a Bishop to Shanghai. China, The Vatican have an agreement on appointment of Bishops, and this is not the first time that Beijing is violating the agreement. Molly Gambhir tells you.

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Shortly after the high-level meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French Counterpart Emmanuel Macron, the two leaders made a joint declaration. The leaders called for Russia-Ukraine peace talks "as soon as possible."

Chinese President Xi Jinping and France's Emmanuel Macron make joint declaration from Beijing

French President Emmanuel Macron told his Chinese counterpart to persuade Russia to end the ongoing war in Ukraine as he held a crucial meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday (April 6). In response, Xi said that he also hoped that the two warring nations could hold peace negotiations as soon as possible.&nbsp;

Xi greeted Macron at the grand Great Hall of the People with an elaborate military parade and after that, the leaders went on to hold their talks and discussed trade ties and issues of mutual interest.&nbsp;

Both Macron and Xi advocated the urgency to pursue peace talks and also reaffirmed that they are opposed to using nuclear weapons in Ukraine.&nbsp;

Pointing towards China’s support for the United Nations Charter, which calls for respect of a country’s territorial integrity, and for nuclear agreements, Macron said, “I know I can count on you, under the two principles I just mentioned, to bring Russia to its senses and bring everyone back to the negotiating table.”

“We need to find a lasting peace. I believe that this is also an important issue for China, as much as it is for France and for Europe,” Macron told Xi. 
 
The Elysee Palace said that the talks were "frank and constructive", meanwhile Beijing said the discussions were "friendly" and "in-depth".&nbsp; 
 
Ahead of the meeting with Xi's, Macron met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and the French president stressed the importance of dialogue between China and France "in these troubled times".

<h2>Ukraine takes centre stage</h2>

Ukraine emerged to be a headline point during the talks between Xi and Macron, and both leaders agreed on the need to focus on "peace talks". The French president said that Beijing can play a "major role" in finding a path to peace in the conflict and welcomed China's "willingness to commit to a resolution".&nbsp;

Macron's visit comes against the backdrop of Beijing's peace plan&nbsp;to end the ongoing fighting in Ukraine. China had floated a peace plan as a 12-point foreign ministry paper for a gradual de-escalation of the war.&nbsp;

Macron said he is "counting" on Xi to persuade the Russian president, however, it appears to be unlikely, especially after the Chinese president's recent visit to Moscow and meeting with Vladimir Putin. Putin told his Chinese counterpart that their countries shared many "common goals" and also said that the visit was "symbolic".&nbsp;

Also, Beijing is officially neutral and Xi has never condemned the Russian invasion and has never spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky since the war started last year in February. &nbsp; 
 
China is the biggest buyer of Russian oil and gas, and this trade has propped up the Kremlin's revenue amid sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

<h2>No prospect of Chinese mediation</h2>

The Kremlin said it saw no "prospect" for China to mediate the Ukraine conflict and said it had "no other way" than to press on with its offensive.&nbsp;

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "Undoubtedly, China has a very effective and commanding potential for mediation. But the situation with Ukraine is complex, so far there are no prospects for a political settlement. At the moment, there are no other ways for us aside from the continuation of the special military operation."&nbsp;

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French President Emmanuel Macron told his Chinese counterpart to persuade Russia to end the ongoing war in Ukraine as he held a crucial meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday (April 6).

French President Emmanuel Macron told his Chinese counterpart to persuade Russia to end the ongoing war in Ukraine as he held a crucial meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday (April 6). In response, Xi said that he also hoped that the two warring nations could hold peace negotiations as soon as possible. Xi greeted Macron at the grand Great Hall of the People with an elaborate military parade and after that, the leaders went on to hold their talks and discussed trade ties and issues of mutual interest. Both Macron and Xi advocated the urgency to pursue peace talks and also reaffirmed that they are opposed to using nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Pointing towards China’s support for the United Nations Charter, which calls for respect of a country’s territorial integrity, and for nuclear agreements, Macron said, “I know I can count on you, under the two principles I just mentioned, to bring Russia to its senses and bring everyone back to the negotiating table.” “We need to find a lasting peace. I believe that this is also an important issue for China, as much as it is for France and for Europe,” Macron told Xi. The Elysee Palace said that the talks were "frank and constructive", meanwhile Beijing said the discussions were "friendly" and "in-depth". Ahead of the meeting with Xi's, Macron met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and the French president stressed the importance of dialogue between China and France "in these troubled times". Ukraine takes centre stage Ukraine emerged to be a headline point during the talks between Xi and Macron, and both leaders agreed on the need to focus on "peace talks". The French president said that Beijing can play a "major role" in finding a path to peace in the conflict and welcomed China's "willingness to commit to a resolution". Macron's visit comes against the backdrop of Beijing's peace plan to end the ongoing fighting in Ukraine. China had floated a peace plan as a 12-point foreign ministry paper for a gradual de-escalation of the war. Macron said he is "counting" on Xi to persuade the Russian president, however, it appears to be unlikely, especially after the Chinese president's recent visit to Moscow and meeting with Vladimir Putin. Putin told his Chinese counterpart that their countries shared many "common goals" and also said that the visit was "symbolic". Also, Beijing is officially neutral and Xi has never condemned the Russian invasion and has never spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky since the war started last year in February. China is the biggest buyer of Russian oil and gas, and this trade has propped up the Kremlin's revenue amid sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine. No prospect of Chinese mediation The Kremlin said it saw no "prospect" for China to mediate the Ukraine conflict and said it had "no other way" than to press on with its offensive. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "Undoubtedly, China has a very effective and commanding potential for mediation. But the situation with Ukraine is complex, so far there are no prospects for a political settlement. At the moment, there are no other ways for us aside from the continuation of the special military operation." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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France President Emmanuel Macron met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing. The French President is on a three-day visit to China. He met the Chinese Premier Li Qiang and with the National Assembly chairperson Li Zhanshu at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing.

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French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese state media said, beginning a three-day visit during which he will meet his counterpart Xi Jinping.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in China for 3-day visit

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in China on shortly ahead of EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. The leaders will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping with the objective to repair ties with Beijing. They are also set to encourage Xi Jinping to press for peace in Ukraine.

Macron arrives in China to meet Xi Jinping; EU Chief to land soon

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping on April 14 in Beijing. As per Lula's office, he will leave for China on April 11. Reuters reports that the leader intends to stick to his original agenda, including the signing of around 20 agreements with China, which is Brazil's largest trading partner. The visit was postponed last week after the Brazilian president was diagnosed with mild pneumonia.

The visit comes months after Lula took over the office from his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro, and two months after he met US President Joe Biden. Despite growing tensions between the two, Brasilia is reportedly aiming for a pragmatic foreign policy balancing ties with its two top trading partners US and China.

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With this trip, Lula, as per Reuters, is attempting to upgrade Brazil's relations with China and is seeking new Chinese investment. &nbsp;

Brazil and China had&nbsp;$150.5 billion in bilateral trade last year, much higher than the $88.7 billion between Brazil and the United States, its second-most important trading partner.

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With this visit, Lula hopes to rescue Brazil's ties with Beijing, which, under his far-right predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022) had become strained. According to AFP, like his political hero, former US president Donald Trump, Bolsonaro was frequently seen&nbsp;demonising China, especially about the coronavirus pandemic.

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Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping on April 14 in Beijing. As per Lula's office, he will leave for China on April 11. Reuters reports that the leader intends to stick to his original agenda, including the signing of around 20 agreements with China, which is Brazil's largest trading partner. The visit was postponed last week after the Brazilian president was diagnosed with mild pneumonia. The visit comes months after Lula took over the office from his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro, and two months after he met US President Joe Biden. Despite growing tensions between the two, Brasilia is reportedly aiming for a pragmatic foreign policy balancing ties with its two top trading partners US and China. Also Read | Brazil ex-prez Bolsonaro hands over undeclared Saudi ‘gifts’ worth thousands of dollars to authorities With this trip, Lula, as per Reuters, is attempting to upgrade Brazil's relations with China and is seeking new Chinese investment. Brazil and China had $150.5 billion in bilateral trade last year, much higher than the $88.7 billion between Brazil and the United States, its second-most important trading partner. Also read | Former Brazil president Bolsonaro returns to the country after self-imposed exile With this visit, Lula hopes to rescue Brazil's ties with Beijing, which, under his far-right predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022) had become strained. According to AFP, like his political hero, former US president Donald Trump, Bolsonaro was frequently seen demonising China, especially about the coronavirus pandemic. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Xi Jinping has reportedly presented a plan to Vladimir Putin to block YouTube in Russia. Chinese experts are going to help Russia achieve this feat. Molly Gambhir reports.

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Did China successfully pressure Bhutan into ceding land to Beijing? In a recent interview, Bhutan's Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said there has been no Chinese intrusion into Bhutan- which is far from the truth. Molly Gambhir tells you how this affects India.

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The Kremlin said on Wednesday (March 29) that Russia has "no right" to advise Chinese President Xi Jinping on whether or not he should visit Ukraine.&nbsp;

The news agency Associated Press reported earlier on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended an invitation to the Chinese leader to visit the war-torn nation.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "We know China's balanced position, we value it highly and we believe the leader of China makes his own decisions on the expediency of certain contacts."

"We have no right to offer any advice here," Peskov said.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, Xi visited Russia and discussed various issues of mutual interest, including its peace plan to advocate for dialogue and an eventual ceasefire in the Ukraine war.&nbsp;

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China said that it hopes to play a constructive role in resolving the tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Beijing came up with the peace plan in the form of a 12-point foreign ministry paper for a gradual de-escalation between the warring nations.&nbsp;

The Chinese plan met with a dismissive response in Washington, but&nbsp;got a massive push with the Russia-China summit as Beijing seeks to portray itself as a neutral party in the Ukraine conflict and now got a platform to make the plan a reality.&nbsp;

America has called out Beijing's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion and the US has also accused Beijing of mulling arms exports to Moscow. China has vociferously denied the claims.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Ukraine has welcomed China's diplomatic involvement but Zelensky has said he will only consider peace settlements after Russian troops leave Ukrainian territory.&nbsp;

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The Kremlin said on Wednesday (March 29) that Russia has "no right" to advise Chinese President Xi Jinping on whether or not he should visit Ukraine. The news agency Associated Press reported earlier on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended an invitation to the Chinese leader to visit the war-torn nation.

The Kremlin said on Wednesday (March 29) that Russia has "no right" to advise Chinese President Xi Jinping on whether or not he should visit Ukraine. The news agency Associated Press reported earlier on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended an invitation to the Chinese leader to visit the war-torn nation. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "We know China's balanced position, we value it highly and we believe the leader of China makes his own decisions on the expediency of certain contacts." "We have no right to offer any advice here," Peskov said. Earlier this month, Xi visited Russia and discussed various issues of mutual interest, including its peace plan to advocate for dialogue and an eventual ceasefire in the Ukraine war. WATCH | Russia says oil sales to India surged amid war in Ukraine × China said that it hopes to play a constructive role in resolving the tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Beijing came up with the peace plan in the form of a 12-point foreign ministry paper for a gradual de-escalation between the warring nations. The Chinese plan met with a dismissive response in Washington, but got a massive push with the Russia-China summit as Beijing seeks to portray itself as a neutral party in the Ukraine conflict and now got a platform to make the plan a reality. America has called out Beijing's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion and the US has also accused Beijing of mulling arms exports to Moscow. China has vociferously denied the claims. Meanwhile, Ukraine has welcomed China's diplomatic involvement but Zelensky has said he will only consider peace settlements after Russian troops leave Ukrainian territory. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Twitter CEO Elon Musk has announced a blue tick shake-up. From April 15, only verified users will be able to vote in Twitter polls. U.S. has decided to go forward with a plan to ban TikTok on federal devices due to security concerns. Is the future of Twitter & TikTok in peril? Molly Gambhir reports.

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The CCP is cracking down on the Chinese Football Association's officials and players. Administrators are being probed for "serious violations of the law." Is the move politically motivated? Molly Gambhir reports.

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After brokering truce between Saudi Arabia and Iran, China's President Xi Jinping landed in Moscow with a peace plan. Clearly, Xi Jinping is trying to play a central role in geopolitics. Will it be at the cost of the U.S.? Should India be worried? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

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A digital artwork published on a billboard in Hong Kong has been taken down after it was revealed it had secret references to dissidents that are being tried by the city's court under the harsh National Security Law (NSL).

A digital artwork published on a billboard in Hong Kong has been taken down after it was revealed it had secret references to dissidents that are being tried by the city's court under the harsh National Security Law (NSL). US-based artist Patrick Amadon developed the art piece titled 'No Rioters' wherein he inserted names of the jailed activists in flashing text that naked human eyes cannot perceive. It is unclear if the Hong Kong authorities played a part in taking down the artwork or if the spooked department store owner took the action on own. After the piece was taken down, Amadon said he had achieved the objective he had set out when producing the art. "A few years ago, this art would have been a free and legal expression. For the government to take it down now objectively demonstrates how Hong Kong has changed and completes the art work," he was quoted as saying by BBC. The silent compliance of the art world in Hong Kong during "Art Week" is deafening. Money shouldn't be able to buy absolution. — Patrick Amadon (@patrickamadon) March 24, 2023 × WATCH | Gravitas: How democracy died in Hong Kong × The removal of the digital art comes days after the screening of "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey" was shelved for 'technical' reasons. In popular culture, Chinese President Xi Jinping has often been compared to the cartoon character with memes flooding the internet regarding the same. ALSO READ | Screening of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey cancelled in Hong Kong Notably, this is not the first instance when artists have used clever outlets to show their support to the dissidents in Hong Kong. Last year, eagle-eyed fans of the popular adult cartoon series 'Rick and Morty' spotted a message from the show's creators that pointed toward the city's democracy movement that took place in 2020 and showed solidarity with the protesters. ALSO READ | Rick and Morty fans spot Hong Kong pro-democracy protest codes in new episode Currently, 47 prominent pro-democracy figures are facing a trial in Hong Kong for alleged 'subversion' under the highly-controversial national security law. The group, which included activists, politicians and community workers have been accused of holding pre-election primaries. The primaries were held to give options to the public, other than the pro-Beijing establishment parties provided. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Digital artwork secretly honouring Hong Kong's pro-democracy activists removed

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