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'Chinese netizens jeer riot in US Capitol as "Karma," say bubbles of "democracy and freedom" have burst'

‘Now, this "beautiful sight" is taking place in the US.’
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Global Times

January 9, 2021
'Chinese netizens jeer riot in US Capitol as "Karma," say bubbles of "democracy and freedom" have burst'

‘Now, this "beautiful sight" is taking place in the US.’

The Global Times is a daily newspaper under the auspices of the Chinese Communist Party's People's Daily newspaper.

‘Words like "Karma," "retribution" and "deserving" were frequently mentioned in Chinese netizens' comments when they saw the latest episode of the US' real version of House of Cards - which saw Trump supporters storming the Capitol, messing up House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office, clashing with police officers and looting items.’

  • ‘The pictures went viral in US, Chinese and international news outlets after the riots began Thursday morning.’

‘Chinese web users still remember the distress and anger they felt when they saw rioters in Hong Kong storming the Legislative Council Complex, scrawling graffiti, smashing and robbing items.’

  • ‘And, instead of condemning the violence, US politicians hailed the "courage" of these mobs, Western media praised the "restraint" of the rioters, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi even called it a "beautiful sight."

‘Now, this "beautiful sight" is taking place in the US.’

  • ‘A Chinese netizen commented, "Pelosi can enjoy the beautiful sight - even at her office desk! For such a long time, US politicians called rioters 'freedom fighters' in other countries. Now, they finally have retribution!" ’

'A Few Tweets from Hu Xijin 胡锡进, Editor of 'The Global Times'