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tortoise-on-utility-pole meme

Coverage of tortoise-on-utility-pole meme in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 22 · 20:49 UTCMost recent: May 22 · 20:49 UTC
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  • POLITICSMay 22 · 20:49 UTCCHINA DIGITAL TIMES
    Netizen Voices: Is Xi Jinping on Top of the World, or a Tortoise on a Utility Pole?

    A banned Douyin video compared Xi Jinping to a tortoise on a utility pole, implying his leadership position is precarious and unearned. The meme criticized Xi's perceived lack of qualifications and his disruption of traditional leadership succession, sparking widespread discussion with mixed reactions, including praise and speculative analysis.