Domestic Politics

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Supporting Evidence

In response to Lithuania's 2021 review of its relationship with China, Beijing embarked on a multi-dimensional pressure campaign against the country. This included informational attacks against Lithuania, its current government, and its representatives. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "More than a few" and "Significant" rating.

1. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2022/01/20/2003771716
2. https://thehill.com/opinion/international/591219-democracies-must-stand-with-lithuania-against-chinas-aggression/

Answered by Konstantinas Andrijauskas, and has been reviewed by Vida Mačikėnaitė-Ambutavičienė and Linas Didvalis

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Supporting Evidence

Taiwanese politicans and elected officials are constantly under the threat and harassment of the Taiwan Affairs Offices or other Taiwan-related ministries. In the timeframe of the research, TAO sanctioned multiple politician including the then U.S. Representative Hsiao Bi-khim. Prime Minister Su Tseng-Chang, Speaker Yu Si-kun, Foreign Minister Joeph Wu, Secretay-General of National Security Council Wellington Koo, and legislators Tsai Chi-Chang, Ker Chien-Ming, Chen Jiau-Hua, Wang Ting-Yu, and the then Deputy Secretary of DPP Lin Fei-Fan.

1. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/04/08/2003797543
2. https://udn.com/news/story/7331/7082383

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Criticisms and harassment based on falsehoods were deployed by the Chinese side regarding the discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "More than a few" rating. This led to harassment and intimidation of public authorities and an injunction against trade in marine products. Therefore, this Indicator deserves an "Significant" rating.

1. https://www.nhk.or.jp/kaisetsu-blog/100/487402.html

Answered by Ryohei Suzuki, and has been reviewed by Maiko Ichihara and Yuki Moritarni

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Supporting Evidence

PRC officials or state media have attacked various Canadian politicians including Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart, former Conservative MP Kenny Chiu, Consertive MP Michael Chong and NDP MP Jenny Kwan. In addition, Chinese president Xi Jinping has scoded Canandian PM Justin Trudeau in public at G20.

1. https://biv.com/article/2022/08/china-continues-war-words-against-vancouver-mayor
2. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/15/world/americas/canada-china-election-interference.html
3. https://web.archive.org/web/20240911063153/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-chinese-diplomats-say-its-michael-chong-not-beijing-meddling-in/
4. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/16/xi-trudeau-canada-china-g20

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Terry Glavin

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Supporting Evidence

There is regular criticism by PRC officials or media on German politicians that make statements on or engage with Chinese dissidents, activists or Taiwan. There are few of many examples listed in the links.

1. https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/baerbock-china-botschafterin-einbestellung-100.html
2. https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/china-strategie-reaktion-100.html

Answered by Angela Stanzel, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

A parliamentary researcher close to the Foreign Affairs Committee chairlady, Alicia Kearns, who is known to be critical of the CCP, was arrested in 2023 on allegations that he was spying for China. Later that year, the Chinese Foreign Ministry criticised a report from the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Kearns, which referred to Taiwan as an 'independent country' for the first time in an official document. MFA spokesperson Wang Wenbin criticised it for 'reversing right and wrong' and urged the British parliament to adhere to the 'one China' principle. In 2021, five Conservative MPs were sanctioned by China for their criticism of Beijing's treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang. To this day, the sanctions are still active and restricts the MPs' ability to travel to China. Thus, there are 'More than a few' cases. Since all of the reported cases are significant, the 'Significant' rating is justified.

1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66765759
2. https://www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2023/9/12/the-spectator-parliament-needs-protecting-from-foreign-infiltration-benedict-rogers

Answered by Leo Shaw, and has been reviewed by Sam Dunning and Andrew Yeh

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Supporting Evidence

The Chinese ambassador in Australia criticised a bipartisan group of Australian politicians who visited Taiwan in September 2023. The ambassador argued that visiting Taiwan may provide support to Taiwan's movement for independence and potentially depart from Australia's One China policy. The same ambassador had, in 2022, proclaimed that China would use 'all necessary means' to prevent Taiwan from being independent in a fiery speech. China's Global Times have described the Australian MPs participating in the tour as 'political gods of plague and pestilence' (政治瘟神). Such strong language from a state media outlet and the seniority of the ambassador's position justify a 'Significant' rating. In 2019, two Liberal MPs, James Paterson and Andrew Hastie, had their visa applications for a study tour to China rejected by the PRC. They were told they could only enter China if they 'genuinely repent' for their comments.

1. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-28/china-ambassador-australia-taiwan-delegation-visits/102913968
2. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/10/chinese-ambassador-to-australia-says-beijing-will-use-all-necessary-means-for-taiwan-unification
3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-50452829
4. https://www.dw.com/zh/%E6%BE%B3%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E5%9C%98%E8%AD%89%E5%AF%A6%E6%8A%B5%E5%8F%B0-%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B%E5%AE%98%E5%AA%92%E6%89%B9%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB%E7%98%9F%E7%A5%9E/a-64009126

Answered by Leo Shaw, and has been reviewed by Kevin Mooney and Andrew Yeh

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Supporting Evidence

"China responded to comments by Costa Rican telecoms officials that China has a ""totalitarian"" government and that there are cybersecurity risks. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a “Few” rating. China expressed its ""vehement opposition to their irresponsible and groundless accusations"". Therefore, this Indicator deserves an “Significant” rating."

1. https://shorturl.at/lELTV
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPNBLm8Rsyk
3. https://semanariouniversidad.com/pais/viceministro-apunta-que-china-tiene-estado-totalitario-al-justificar-reglamento-sobre-5g/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

A significant case was the confrontation between Chinese ambassador Xu Bu and two Chilean parliamentary members who were attacked publicly because they supported some notable dissidents and because they travelled to Taiwan. Current ambassador Niu Qingbao, provided a "warning" by proxy to president Gabriel Boric when he conducted a private meeting with local likeminded parliamentary members before the executive figure travelled to China.Therefore, this indicator deserves a "significant" rating, with "few" cases.

1. https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/la-advertencia-del-embajador-chino-a-parlamentarios-sobre-ddhh-e-inversiones-ad-portas-de-viaje-de-boric-a-beijing/XHDXBGDLUBCY3E6T2BIVNKQOW4/

Supplementary Notes

2019: discussion between Xu Bu and local parliamentary members: Link

1. https://www.cnnchile.com/pais/embajador-china-jaime-bellolio-difamado_20190904

Answered by Sascha Hannig Núñez, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

Europarliament MP Raphael Glucksmann is a regular target because of his outspoken work for Uyghurs

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapha%C3%ABl_Glucksmann
2. https://www.nouvelobs.com/monde/20210322.OBS41740/ouigours-la-chine-sanctionne-raphael-glucksmann.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel

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Supporting Evidence

Danish NGO "Alliance of Democracies", headed by former Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, has been sanctioned by the PRC since 2021. Moreover, two Danish MPs (as well as two youth politicians), who helped political activist Ted Hui flee Hong Kong in late 2020 have been warned (by the Danish authorities) not to travel to countries that might be willing to extradite them to the Chinese authorities (based on confidential information that the PRC has been preparing a lawsuit against these politicians). The two MPs have also had their computers hacked by the PRC back in 2021.

1. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-03/22/c_139827908.htm
2. https://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/ECE12800475/kritikere-af-kina-pet-har-advaret-os-om-rejser/
3. https://politiken.dk/internationalt/int_kina/art9831417/%C2%BBDe-nye-oplysninger-g%C3%B8r-mig-endnu-mere-sikker%C2%AB-Uffe-Elb%C3%A6k-anklager-Kina-for-at-hacke-hans-telefon-og-computer
4. https://politiken.dk/internationalt/int_kina/art9882674/FBI-bekr%C3%A6fter-at-danske-politikere-var-m%C3%A5l-i-globalt-hackerangreb-mod-Kina-kritikere

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska

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Supporting Evidence

There have been some cases, the most recent in 2022 of the PRC consul in Barcelona questioning a journalist.

1. https://cronicaglobal.elespanol.com/en-voz-baja/20220110/el-consul-chino-en-barcelona-insulta-periodistas/641435998_0.html

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

The late President of the Senate Jaroslav Kubera was harassed over his plans to visit Taiwan. The pressure was channeled through Czech politicians including president Zeman, and business (mainly PPF), but also the PRC embassy in Prague. The pressure was incredibly strong and President Kubera died before traveling to Taiwan, reportedly due to the tremendous stress, just after seeing a PRC ambassador. The event had a substantial impact on the further development of Czech politics, as it led Kubera’s successor Miloš Vystrčil to double-down on his intention to visit Taiwan. The PRC officials harassed Hsiao Bi-khim, the then Taiwanese vice president elect, who was visiting Prague in March 2024. While she was escorted from the airport to the hotel, the PRC military attaché was chasing her in a car and nearly caused the car crash. Although she is a Taiwanese politician, she was about to meet Czech politicians and was receiving the protection from Czech police, so this can be interpreted as a form of harassment.

1. https://sinopsis.cz/pripadova-studie-o-pozadi-jedne-cinske-dezinformacni-operace/
2. https://www.seznamzpravy.cz/clanek/domaci-kauzy-urady-podeziraji-diplomata-ciny-ze-v-praze-sledoval-viceprezidentku-tchaj-wanu-249158
3. https://www.irozhlas.cz/zpravy-domov/jaroslav-kubera-tchaj-wan-cina-dopis_2002191127_zit

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

The PRC embassy in Estonia called out the Estonian Defence Ministry's Vice Deputy for being irresponsible for making comments on the PRC's position on Ukraine on 25th March 2023, and criticized the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's 2023 Annual Report as 'worthless rubbish'.

1. http://ee.china-embassy.gov.cn/dssghd/202303/t20230325_11049004.htm
2. http://ee.china-embassy.gov.cn/dssghd/202302/t20230210_11022826.htm

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

The government has criticized and threatened journalists from the private media from IDT as Western sponsored for their expose of unfair labour practices in Chinese owned entities

1. https://medium.com/dfrlab/china-spearheads-social-media-campaign-to-attack-civil-society-in-zimbabwe-aaa0eecb475c

Answered by Ernest Mudzengi and 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Andronicus Sikula and Dr. Obert Hodzi

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Supporting Evidence

In December 2023, Senator JV Ejercito claimed that China might be funding destabilization efforts in the Philippines through "trolls" with “pro-Beijing” stance amid the territorial dispute in the South China Sea. Among the victim of coordinated social media attacks were him, Senate President Migz Zubiri, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., and Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela. With the few number of government officials involved, therefore, this Indicator deserves a “Few” rating. These are high-level government officials who are vocal in condemning China in their actions amid the tension in the Indo-Pacific region. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a “Significant” rating.

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20240130191524/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/12/19/Ejercito-pro-China-trolls-Beijing-funded-.html

Supplementary Notes

Among these Philippine government officials, it was Commodore Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), who was the most harassed online. In December, he was tagged by various personalities, including reported China-funded propagandists, to be a covert agent of the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States for allegedly parroting the stand of the US in condemning China in its hostility in the South China Sea. Back in October, he had an “academic word war” with Zhou Bo, a retired military official of China’s People’s Liberation Army, during a session in the 15th South China Sea International Conference in Ho Chi Minh City. 1) Link 2) Link

1. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/12/04/2316405/anonymous-accounts-flood-wps-discourse-cia-agent-accusations-vs-pcg-spox
2. https://globalnation.inquirer.net/221662/pcg-spox-chinese-expert-clash-whos-barbaric-at-sea

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 4 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

PRC official and quasi-official media (e.g., Global Times) have in the past criticized Singapore leaders. However, this has become less common following the South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal decision and Singapore's relative quiet after the detention of its armored vehicles in Hong Kong. The most recent criticism was not directed at a politician but at the Singapore government for extending congratulations to Lai Ching-te on his election as the next president of Taiwan. The criticism was made by PRC Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning and carried by media outlets. Additionally, magazines in the PRC have published generated images of container ships armed with missiles attacking what appears to be the Singapore port.

1. https://news.sina.cn/2017-07-19/detail-ifyiamif3495815.d.html
2. https://interface.sina.cn/pc_to_wap.d.html?ref=http%3A%2F%2Ffinance.sina.com.cn%2Fzl%2Fmanagement%2F2016-08-23%2Fzl-ifxvcsrn8976287.shtml
3. https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/simp/world/2013/08/130823_singapore_gn
4. https://www.voachinese.com/a/singapore-china-20161007/3541569.html
5. http://sg.china-embassy.gov.cn/fyrth/202401/t20240115_11224225.htm
6. https://world.huanqiu.com/article/4GBPfrGUZfg
7. http://sg.china-embassy.gov.cn/zxwl/202401/t20240115_11224353.htm
8. https://www.hk01.com/即時中國/981300/新加坡恭賀賴清德和民進黨勝選-中方第一時間提出嚴正交涉
9. https://twitter.com/lylegoldstein/status/1668791930308763650?s=61&t=R2USFf4jVHZhZCpmO3bzdg

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

PRC officials and media often criticize statements and actions by US politicians and officials. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a “More than a few” rating. However, such criticism rarely deters US politicians from speaking out against the PRC. Therefore, this Indicator deserves an “Insignificant” rating.

1. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-biden-us-xi-jinping-dictator-open-political-provocation/
2. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-04/china-rips-us-for-seeing-it-as-enemy-after-raimondo-remarks

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There are very limited reports of the Chinese government citizing Local politicians, local government officials, or political parties in Ireland due to their activities. There is some for government policy

1. https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2023/05/05/china-says-tanaiste-made-groundless-accusations-in-speech/

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

PRC Consul in Santa Cruz de la Sierra critized a former attorney and public figure for declarations he did regarding China's handling of COVD.

1. http://santacruz.china-consulate.gov.cn/esp/lgdt_2/202007/t20200702_4730689.htm

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

As Vietnam and China have been quarreling about the possession of Paracel and Spratly Islands for decades. Vietnam claims power over both archipelagos based on the 1982 UNCLOS declaration. China is building structures on islands that the UNCLOS declaration recognizes as Vietnamese. Vietnam deems this structures illegal and also destabilizing the balance in the region. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson: ""China was the first to discover, name, develop and manage these islands and archipelagos, and continue to exercise sovereign jurisdiction over them.China always opposes relevant countries' illegal claims on China's territory and will continue to firmly safeguard its sovereignty.""

1. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-rebuts-vietnams-claims-disputed-south-china-sea-islands-2024-01-24/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

In 2023, the Chinese envoy to Nepal criticised India-Nepal relationship. While it was not aimed at any particular Nepali official, it was surely aimed at the country/government on the whole.

1. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2023/09/06/chinese-envoy-s-statement-on-nepal-india-trade-sparks-controversy
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfnwL8Z3gg4

Answered by Sriparna Pathak, and has been reviewed by Amish Mulmi

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Supporting Evidence

In 2019, Chinese embassy condemns Thai politician's meeting with Hong Kong activist.

1. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1769959/chinese-embassy-condemns-thai-politicians-meeting-with-hong-kong-activist

Answered by Pravit Rojanaphruk, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, expressed strong dissatisfaction over the armed conflict resulting in Chinese casualties. Beijing has made solemn representations to the relevant parties. Wang demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities amid the northern Myanmar conflict and urged practical measures to prevent further incidents jeopardizing border peace. He emphasized China's commitment to taking necessary measures to protect its citizens' lives and property. Such expression is considered as insignificant as the experts believe that such expression is made as a part of diplomatic briefing and in practice, the PRC still maintain a warm and good relationship with the military regime and ethnic armed groups in the border area though there are reported news of putting pressures on these groups by the PRC.

1. https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-china-watch/beijing-condemns-myanmar-border-clashes-that-caused-chinese-casualties.html

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

In 2023, China criticized South Korea after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol likened the Taiwan issue to the North Korea question

1. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/taiwan-comments-trigger-verbal-duel-between-china-south-korea/2877552

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

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Not Found

Answered by Valeri Chechelashvili, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Not Found

Answered by Una Aleksandra Berzina-Cerenkova, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Not Found

Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Not Found

Supplementary Notes

No evidence was found.

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Supporting Evidence

No evidence was found.

Answered by Danil Bekturganov and Tatyana Sedova, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Not Found

Answered by Farkhod Tolipov, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Not Found

Answered by Umedjon Majidi, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Not Found

Supplementary Notes

No new evidence was found.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Not Found

Supplementary Notes

No new evidence was found.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Not Found

Supplementary Notes

No new evidence was found.

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Not Found

Answered by Dulamkhorloo Baatar, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Alonso Illueca, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Jack Lo Lau and Jorge Jesús Chávez Ortíz, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenom

1. https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1626427724022493338&wfr=spider&for=pc
2. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5j81vl

Supplementary Notes

It is very difficult to find some kind of critics, harras or threat made by PRC officials agaisnt any politician (including opposition leaders) in Venezuela. PRC officials used to be assertive implementing its foreign policy toward Venezuela. In this sense, PRC officials use the "no interference in internal affairs" principle to maintain some kind of neutrality in venezuelan politial environment.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Paúl Mena Mena, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

None provided

1. https://dhse.gov.sl/china-is-very-responsive-when-you-need-help-dr-austin-demby/
2. http://www.focac.org/eng/zfgx_4/jmhz/202102/t20210224_10127073.htm

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

“There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.”

1. https://www.devex.com/news/in-ghana-clashes-over-small-scale-mining-have-become-a-litmus-test-for-china-90681

Supplementary Notes

The answer would have been few and insignificant but the highlighted incident happened in 2017. So it does not fit the Case evidence category.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

No, there is no evidence in the provided search results to suggest that PRC officials or PRC state media have criticized, harassed, or threatened local politicians, local government officials, or political parties in Tanzania due to their activities, statements, or policy advocacy.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

no

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no public evidence on that.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel

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Supporting Evidence

None in the reporting period

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Rumena Filipova, and has been reviewed by Matej Šimalčík

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Supporting Evidence

There has been no public report of such a phenomenon in 2023. However, the Austrian government was criticized for banning the use of Tiktok on official cell phones of state employees; it does not apply to politicians.

1. https://www.sohu.com/a/678600598_121687421

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Alfred Gerstl

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

There are no evidences to support this indicator

Supplementary Notes

*There might be some, but there is no publicly available evidence

Answered by Stefan Vladisavljev and 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Matej Šimalčík, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

These tacticts were prominent 2018-2020, but there are no new instances.

1. https://www.ui.se/globalassets/ui.se-eng/publications/ui-publications/2019/ui-brief-no.-4-2019.pdf
2. https://frivarld.se/rapporter/kinas-attacker-for-att-tysta-kritiker/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observationof the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

1. https://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/haber/cin-buyukelciliginden-mansur-yavas-ve-meral-aksenere-tehdit-gibi-tweet-1826082
2. https://tr.euronews.com/2019/03/01/cin-den-turkiye-ye-uygur-turkleri-tehdidi-ekonomik-iliskileri-tehlikeye-atarsiniz

Supplementary Notes

There were no open critisim or threats against Turkish officials and politicians after 2022 however in previous years Chineese Embassy and officials threathened Turkish government and politicians due to their remarks on China's handling of Uyghurs.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

The research found no evidence of this but it is worth highlighting the fact that the Chinese Embassy in Iceland did put a lawyer on a 'persona non grata' list following their criticism of the Chinese embassy's work.

1. https://www.mannlif.is/frettir/jonas-nagranni-sendirads-kina-a-svortum-lista-eg-var-ad-farast-yfir-thvi-hvernig-umgengnin-vaeri/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

No scu instances of open criticism of harrassment of politicians were observed

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

No such actions by PRC against Moldovan politicians

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

No evidence of this.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

We are not aware of such cases.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

Being Nicaragua a dictatorship there is very little room for criticism towards the PRC or any ally of the government.

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by Javier Melendez

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Not Found

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by Julieta Heduvan

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Supporting Evidence

China wields a behind the scenes influence in Pakistan's domestic politics. It's officials generally refrain from publically commenting on Pakistan's domestic politics.

1. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2425425/china-concerned-about-pti-experiment-iqbal

Answered by Shahzeb Jillani, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

The Taliban has taken a cautious approach toward the PRC, with no voices deviating from the official Taliban narratives.

1. NO LINK

Answered by Rahimullah Kakar, and has been reviewed by Niva Yau

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Supporting Evidence

There is no real opposition in Turkmenistan; the state position is strictly pro-PRC.

1. NO LINK

Answered by Temur Umarov, and has been reviewed by Niva Yau

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Supporting Evidence

No, there is no observation of the indicator phenomenon. However, there have been cases of PRC officials and PRC state-media criticizing India for its activities such as the India joining Quad or even the most recent diplomatic issues regarding Maldives, however this is focused and targeted at the national level and not local level.

1. https://www.southasiamonitor.org/china-watch/china-targets-quad-calls-it-small-clique-provoking-confrontation-says-us-ganging-asia
2. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004103847/https://www.southasiamonitor.org/china-watch/china-targets-quad-calls-it-small-clique-provoking-confrontation-says-us-ganging-asia
3. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lack-of-confidence-among-certain-indian-politicians-say-chinese-analysts-amid-india-maldives-tension-11704780890238.html
4. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110052352/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lack-of-confidence-among-certain-indian-politicians-say-chinese-analysts-amid-india-maldives-tension-11704780890238.html

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Supplementary Notes

Even during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, China did not criticize Russian officials for banning its citizens from entering Russia. Russia was one of the first countries to close its border with China in February 2020 (Link).

1. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4260060

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 3 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

No publicly available information to support this claim

1. none

Answered by Catherine Churchman, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Andronicus Sikula, Alfred Bulakali and Christian Rumu

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Supporting Evidence

Yes in the past but not under the reviewed year since the evidence is under case.

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

Not that I know of.

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Supplementary Notes

They only reveal discomfort through similar media in which employees are baselessly attacked for false complaints.

Answered by Ricardo Ferrer Picado, and has been reviewed by Hernan Alberro

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Ricardo Ferrer Picado, and has been reviewed by Hernan Alberro

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Eric Lemus, and has been reviewed by Julio Martinez and Alvaro Cruz

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Supporting Evidence

There is no evidence

Answered by Abdou Rahim Lema, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Tomé Bambo, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Not to politicians, but to journalists

Supplementary Notes

We are unable to find any source which indicates it

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

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Supporting Evidence

We are unable to find any source which indicates it

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

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Supporting Evidence

We are unable to find any source which indicates it. This is perhaps because officials and media in Qatar tend to be in favor of China

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

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Not Found

Answered by Bradley J. Murg, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Not Found

Answered by The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.