Unfortunately! They Bear Too Much Resemblance to Him

A driver named Luo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, was injured by a passenger, with netizens commenting that he "looks too much like Xi Jinping" (video screenshot).

[People News] Recently, mainland internet celebrity Rui Ge gained fame for his remarkably accurate imitation of Donald Trump, attracting millions of fans and even prompting CNN to conduct a special interview with him, making him a popular topic of conversation during leisure time. The crux of this incident is that Rui Ge is imitating the President of the United States, not the leader of the Chinese Communist Party; otherwise, he would be in serious trouble.

As the leader of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping represents the anger and dissatisfaction of countless Chinese citizens who have suffered under the CCP's rule. To protect the wealth he has accumulated since taking office, Xi must maintain his grip on supreme power for an extended period; otherwise, if power shifts to someone else, under the CCP's oppressive system, he risks losing not only his wealth but potentially his life as well. If Xi aims for re-election or even lifelong rule, he must not only continue to make grand promises to the populace and create dreams but also cultivate a strongman image to deceive both the Chinese people and the international community. Anyone who resembles him should not be allowed to become the centre of public attention. Thus, the CCP's internet surveillance, in addition to monitoring public opinion, also targets those individuals with "non-compliant appearances."

Opera singer Liu Keqing has faced repeated bans on his personal online accounts due to his resemblance to the CCP leader (internet image).

Chinese baritone Liu Keqing, who closely resembles Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, has often faced warnings or account closures on various Chinese social media platforms due to "appearance violations." This situation has caused him significant distress and prompted many netizens to express their fears about living in a dictatorial state. Liu is not alone in facing such challenges in China for looking like Xi Jinping.

Recently, after updating his profile picture to a "new avatar" on his Douyin account, Liu Keqing "finally passed the review," enabling him to use his own image as his profile picture.

In the photo, Liu Keqing is seen wearing a suit, with thick hair, a round face, light eyebrows, and single eyelids, which gives him a resemblance to Xi Jinping. Many netizens humorously commented, saying: "Looks like a violation; the new avatar is even more similar," "This post will likely get him banned again," "Appearance violation? This is the first time I've heard of such a thing," "What a strange country, where even looks can be illegal," "Dictatorial countries are truly frightening; one could be taken away to serve as a stand-in or scapegoat," and "Here's a cold joke: in ancient times, names couldn't contain any characters that matched the emperor's to avoid suspicion; it seems that's still the case today."

Liu Keqing had previously shared a post titled "The Trouble with My Face" in his friend circle, where he expressed that not only was his Douyin profile picture deleted, but he also received a warning from the authorities stating, "Your account's personal information is prohibited from being modified for 30 days," leaving Liu Keqing feeling quite helpless.

Each time Liu Keqing's Douyin profile picture is deleted, he is forced to change it to a new one. He selects the simplest and most ordinary selfies from his recent photos, yet he cannot escape the watchful eyes of particularly sensitive observers lurking behind the internet.

In September 2019, Liu Keqing registered a Douyin account and garnered 370,000 likes within just two days. At that time, he posted a message stating, "It's not mainly because I sing well, but because I resemble a national leader." However, many commenters mentioned the name "Xi Jinping".

Opera singer Liu Keqing has faced repeated bans on his personal online accounts due to his resemblance to the leader of the Chinese Communist Party. (Internet image)

In the People's Republic of China, the name of the Communist Party leader, "Xi Jinping", is considered a sensitive term. When netizens mention it, monitoring systems are activated, causing Liu Keqing's videos and posts to become sensitive topics, which led to the banning of his Douyin account. Subsequently, his account faced multiple bans, resulting in a significant reduction in job opportunities and income, plunging his family's finances into hardship. He mentioned that he has four children, and due to financial difficulties, the chances of earning money through live-streaming vocal lessons to support his family have diminished even further.

In fact, Liu Keqing is not alone in facing misfortune due to his "non-compliant appearance." A Chinese food blogger, who closely resembles Xi Jinping, frequently encounters violent comments and spam on his social media accounts. In his live streams, the blogger simply introduces street food or local restaurants, with a filming style reminiscent of the Japanese drama "Solitary Gourmet," allowing viewers to enjoy his food broadcasts while also discovering delicious dishes.

However, some netizens have expressed their resentment towards the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping by mocking him, referring to him as 'pig head', 'two hundred pounds', and 'Winnie', among other names. Last July, all of the blogger's videos were completely removed. Ultimately, the CCP has destroyed his livelihood.

There are those who are even worse off than him.

In the early hours of August 2, 2018, a driver named Luo in Hangzhou was injured after asking a passenger who refused to pay the fare for money. Driver Luo received six stitches on his head at the hospital and showed symptoms of a concussion.

After the news broke, netizens noticed that Driver Luo bore a striking resemblance to Xi Jinping, which led to widespread sharing of the story. The intense reaction from netizens alerted the authorities, and eventually, even the news footage covering the incident was taken down due to 'harmonisation'.

In the comments section, netizens remarked: 'It has nothing to do with money, it's just because of his appearance', 'His looks attract too much hatred', and some bold netizens bluntly stated: 'If you can't hit the real one, you can only hit the fake one'.

Driver Luo is indeed innocent. However, who can blame him for looking so much like the leader of the CCP? The common people have suffered greatly because of the Communist Party! It would be odd not to hold the 'General Accelerator', who loves to 'reverse', accountable!

(First published by People News) △