Li Datong
Li Datong
Li Datongwas the Managing Editor of Freezing Point, a section of China Youth Daily. He now writes for openDemocracy, which is based in London...
bing decides empty march paper ridiculous shell soul staff
This is a ridiculous decision! The soul of Bing Dian has been extinguished. Only a shell is left. If the staff decides to protest, no one will do the job. It will be an empty paper on March 1.
general hope improvement inner letter morning opinion party people personnel practices propaganda public represents result saw true tuesday voice work
I saw the letter Tuesday morning and I was really touched. I feel that the voice of these people really represents the true opinion of the general public and inner party personnel ... I hope their letter will result in the improvement of work practices at the Propaganda Department.
exposed official party stories wrote
Apparently, we wrote too many investigative stories that exposed official corruption. The Party didn't like it.
appeal arrived decision letter
My appeal has just arrived at the disciplinary commission, but they made their decision before my letter could be processed.
article chance freezing gave prepared punish
This is just an excuse. They had long prepared to punish Freezing Point, and this article just gave them a chance to attack.