Blinken on China: ‘Massive Repressive Action’ Against Protests Anywhere is ‘a Sign of Weakness’

patrick.goodenough | November 30, 2022
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Repressive government action aimed at stopping peaceful protests in any country is “a sign of weakness,” not strength, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, in response to a question about China’s crackdown on citizens demonstrating against harsh COVID-19 pandemic measures.