{"id":141357,"date":"2012-08-08T07:28:10","date_gmt":"2012-08-08T14:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chinadigitaltimes.net\/?p=141357"},"modified":"2012-08-08T07:28:45","modified_gmt":"2012-08-08T14:28:45","slug":"directives-from-the-ministry-of-truth-olympic-hurdler-liu-xiang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinadigitaltimes.net\/2012\/08\/directives-from-the-ministry-of-truth-olympic-hurdler-liu-xiang\/","title":{"rendered":"Directives from the Ministry of Truth: Liu Xiang"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following examples of censorship instructions, issued to the media and\/or Internet companies by various central (and sometimes local) government authorities, have been leaked and distributed online. Chinese journalists and bloggers often refer to those instructions as \u201cDirectives from the Ministry of Truth.\u201d CDT has collected the selections we translate here from a variety of sources and has checked them against official Chinese media reports to confirm their implementation.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Gold medalist Liu Xiang is out of the Games.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of China issued two successive directives concerning Liu Xiang, the hurdler who earned China\u2019s first gold in men\u2019s track and field in 2004. Liu bowed out of the 2008 Games with an inflamed Achilles tendon. That same tendon tore yesterday, ending his race before it really began. Liu kissed the last hurdle as he hobbled out of the stadium.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

August 6, 2012<\/p>\n

Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of China<\/strong><\/a>: The media must not make predictions on Liu Xiang\u2019s performance in the preliminary heat. Do not report negative news about him. The media must strongly affirm Liu\u2019s indomitable fighting spirit against all odds.<\/p>\n

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August 7, 2012<\/p>\n

Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of China<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0 In reporting on Liu Xiang failing to complete the race at the London Olympics, strictly adhere to the essence of the Department\u2019s previous notice. Focus on Liu\u2019s indomitable fighting spirit. Do not issue negative reporting or commentary.<\/p>\n

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