The two major China stories of the past few months both began at outposts for U.S. diplomatic missions in China. In February, Wang Lijun went to the U.S. Consulate in Chengdu, the first chapter of the ongoing drama surrounding Bo Xilai‘s fall. When blind activist Chen Guangcheng made his daring escape from house arrest last month, he headed straight for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. As these stories continue to dominate the headlines, this meme has been circulating on the Chinternet:
China’s State Office for Petitions and Appeals Through Different People’s Eyes
The State Office for Petitions and Appeals through the eyes of its employees
The State Office for Petitions and Appeals through the eyes of the masses
The State Office for Petitions and Appeals through the eyes of high-ranking officials
[Text in picture: “The Encyclopedia of Secret Tricks”]
The State Office for Petitions and Appeals as shown by state propaganda
The State Office for Petitions and Appeals in the real lives of the people
[On sign text: State scenic area – Blood Pool of Hell. From the Blood Pond Hot Spring in Beppu, Japan]
The State Office for Petitions and Appeals in the hearts of the people
