Seventy years after China emerged from the Second World War, the greatest threat facing the nation's leadership is not imperialism but skepticism.
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Disclosure and transparency are the currency of the Internet, and they are at odds with authoritarianism.
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What this quote means
Disclosure and transparency promote openness online, which clashes with authoritarian control.
Evan Osnos emphasizes the importance of openness and accountability in the digital age, suggesting that transparency serves as a fundamental value of the Internet that empowers individuals and communities. In contrast, authoritarian regimes thrive on secrecy and control, suggesting an inherent conflict between the ideals of freedom and the restrictions imposed by authoritarianism when it comes to information access and sharing.
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TransparencyInternetAuthoritarianismOpennessInformation
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In a speech on digital rights, this quote illustrates the importance of transparency in technology.
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