China's top economist "disappeared" after criticizing Xi Jinping

Economist Zhu Henan mysteriously disappeared after publishing criticism of Chinese President Xi Jinping on social networks, The Wall Street Journal reports. The incident sparked a wave of discussions about freedom of speech in China.

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China's top economist "disappeared" after criticizing Xi Jinping
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Leading Chinese economist Zhu Hengpeng "mysteriously disappeared" after publicly criticizing the actions of Chinese President Xi Jinping on social networks, The Wall Street Journal reports. The incident once again drew attention to the issue of freedom of speech in the country.

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