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Another country has called Xi a 'dictator' and China is not happy with that description (edition.cnn.com)

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China has lashed out at Germany after its foreign minister called Xi Jinping a “dictator” and summoned Berlin’s ambassador for a dressing down, in the latest flaring of tensions with a western democratic power over how the Chinese leader is described overseas.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'd say that it has confidence in that, but their elections and government are structured in a different way.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just like Ford sold their cars in any colour you want, so long as it is black.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

If 95% of ford owners were satisfied with their black cars, vs 40% for another manufacturer that provides cars in multiple colors, then ford would be the better manufacturer.