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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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[–] TheSaneWriter@lemmy.thesanewriter.com 44 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Most dictators haven't gone by that term, preferring instead some other executive role like chairman, supreme leader, or president. If Xi doesn't want to be called a dictator, maybe China should start holding open elections, see how popular the CCP really is.

[–] clutch@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Open elections when there is only one party in practice are moot

[–] float@feddit.de 9 points 1 year ago

Tbh, with only two it's not too much better either.

[–] Spzi@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

Most forced elections haven't gone by that term, preferring instead some other description like people's elections, free elections, or secured elections. Made up words but you get the idea.

[–] MaggiWuerze@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

Most dictators haven't gone by that term, preferring instead some other executive role like chairman, supreme leader, or president.

Don't forget Führer

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