Beijing appears to be battening down the hatches ahead of the Communist Party’s 19th National Congress next month, a time when party leaders hope to keep distractions to a minimum.
Beijing appears to be battening down the hatches ahead of the Communist Party’s 19th National Congress next month, a time when party leaders hope to keep distractions to a minimum.
At least, that’s how some China observers are explaining the rationale behind the postponing of two Ironman athletic competitions, new restrictions on foreigners traveling to Tibet, and disruptions to the WhatsApp messaging service.