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China Cracks Down On Memes After Proposal To End Presidential Term Limits

China Cracks Down On Memes After Proposal To End Presidential Term Limits

Following the Chinese Communist Party's announcement that it plans to do away with term limits, paving the way for President Xi Jinping to continue his rule, China's internet censors have cracked down on criticism posted and shared on Chinese social media, including a meme featuring Winnie the Pooh.

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