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Always have to look deeper either way

The Chinese constitution guarantees free speech universally, another part of the constitution is used to control all facets of life in line with the state narrative, and that’s a charitable interpretation when we just pretend that the process of law matters at all, and distinguish when it is just procedural theatre or a real constraint on the state

Conflicting parts of constitutions can change everything



The Chinese, North Korean, and old USSR constitutions all contain(ed) strong language "guaranteeing" universal freedom of speech.

It's a bit like that Game of Thrones scene where Sean Bean brings a slip of paper into the throne room.


Appreciate the analysis. Do you think this is the status quo continuing in Nepal, or is the human right situation degrading?




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