China: Mistakes On Freedom of Speech

Zhao Mu re-posted an anonymous blog post on a few mistakes frequently committed by mainland Chinese on the principle of Freedom of speech: 1. The over emphasis on there is no “absolute” freedom of speech; 2. Rumor and Defamation shouldn't be included in freedom of speech; 3. Issue concerning with national security and safely shouldn't be included in freedom of speech; 4. Failure in distinguishing public space and private space.

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