What were the two different political phases in China in 20th century?

“Republican China” and “Republican Era” refer to the “Beiyang government” (from 1912 to 1928), and “Nationalist government” (from 1928 to 1949).

Are skulls illegal in China?

Depictions of Skeletons are not banned in China. Part of the reason that in some cases Skeletons (in the form of the Undead) are removed is that they, just like Ghosts are seen as unlucky so media companies just don’t include them very often as they may reduce popularity and thus sales.

Does China have a right to free speech?

Chinese authorities, recognizing in recent years that limited freedom of expression enables the government to better monitor potentially problematic social issues (referred to as “舆论监督”) have begun to tolerate criticism, but only from certain categories of people, a kind of “free-speech elite,” and only then in government-controlled forums.

Is the Chinese government tolerant of public debate?

However, the Chinese government tolerates such debates only as long as they occur in private discussions, closed academic conferences, government-authorized publishing outlets, or other forums where the government does not feel there is any threat of public participation that it cannot control.

What are the rules for bulletin boards in China?

Chinese law requires all electronic bulletin board systems to be licensed, all posts to be constantly monitored, and any inappropriate posts to be taken down. A list of Chinese regulations affecting freedom of expression, including excerpts from relevant sections, is available in Chinese and English here.

Does Li Rui want democracy in China?

One example of this group is Li Rui, a retired senior Communist Party official and former aide to Mao Zedong, who earlier this year published a letter in the Beijing magazine “China Chronicle” calling for greater democracy in China’s government: