China Appears to Censor Pence’s Debate Comments Critical of Communist Regime

Remarks made by Vice President Mike Pence during Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate that were critical of the CCP appeared to be censored in China.
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Chinese censors appeared to have interrupted remarks made by Vice President Mike Pence during the Oct. 7 vice presidential debate that were critical of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The debate between Pence and Democratic challenger Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) was broadcast in China on U.S. broadcaster CNN. The news channel can only be viewed in Chinese homes where foreigners live, in international hotels, or by certain authorities or academic institutions, according to Australian Associated Press (AAP).

Isabel van Brugen
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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