Samuel Wade
Samuel Wade is Executive Editor for CDT English, and is based in Vancouver. You can also find him on Bluesky and LinkedIn.
Minitrue: No Tanks or Candles During Special “Network Control Period”
Posted by Samuel Wade | Jun 3, 2022
The following censorship instructions have been leaked and distributed online. The name of the issuing body has been omitted to protect the source. Urgent! Network control notice—network control arrangements for 20:00 on June 2...
Read MoreTranslation: “June is Not a Time For Forgetting.” The End of Shanghai’s Non-lockdown
Posted by Samuel Wade | Jun 3, 2022
Journalist Lian Qingchuan’s reflection on Tuesday’s relaxation of COVID control restrictions in Shanghai was originally posted on WeChat, but deleted for “violating relevant laws and regulations.” Lian subsequently reposted it...
Read MorePhoto: Xiaofuhe Wetland Park in Zibo, Shandong, China, by Ruikang Sun
Posted by Samuel Wade | May 31, 2022
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