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China Cracks Down on Journalism

The Truth of the Matter

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Journalism Under Surveillance

This chapter explores the numerous challenges U.S. journalists face while working in China, particularly due to the country's extensive surveillance systems. It shares personal anecdotes about the innovative tactics reporters employ to gather information amidst restrictive conditions and highlights the changing dynamics of U.S.-China relations in the context of the automotive industry, particularly electric vehicles. The narrative also raises important questions about the evolving social contract between the Chinese government and its citizens during times of economic hardship.

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