Horia Constantinescu vrea cetățenie chineză după o vizită la mall. Ce n-a văzut din dictatura comunistă • Newsweek România

Horia Constantinescu, former head of ANPC, expressed a desire to acquire Chinese citizenship after a visit to a mall in Guangzhou, citing safety and economic development as reasons. He questioned the negative perceptions of China's communist regime, suggesting that the reality he observed contradicted common narratives. Despite his enthusiasm, critics highlight the stark differences between economic performance and political freedoms in China. Constantinescu's comments come amid growing scrutiny of Romania's relations with China, where political leaders often emphasize economic benefits while downplaying human rights issues. The article also discusses the repression faced by various groups in China, contrasting it with the freedoms enjoyed in Romania since 1989.