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The Pentagon is tightening control over media access and public engagement, citing vetting processes to align with administration values, which may hinder transparency and public understanding of national security issues, reflecting a more closed-off, appearance-focused approach reminiscent of Trump-era tactics.
The Pentagon has implemented new restrictions on public speaking and media engagements by military leaders, aiming to tighten control over information and manage narratives amid concerns about leaks and internal politics, reflecting a broader trend of increased censorship and influence over external communications.
A hospital fire in Beijing killed 29 people, but authorities kept a tight lid on details and censored social media posts about the incident. The fire was caused by sparks from interior renovation work that ignited flammable paint. Twelve people were detained on suspicion of gross negligence, including the hospital’s director and construction workers. The incident has raised concerns about the tightening controls on media in China under leader Xi Jinping.