VOICED : Vacaciones forzosas para disidentes chinos

Xu Jiangyu, a Chinese activist, describes how the state forces activists to take luxurious vacations in Hainan to suppress dissent. These vacations coincide with important political events in Beijing. Activists are accompanied by officials who can claim expenses as government costs. The frequency of these trips has increased, especially around the Tiananmen Square protest anniversary.

What is the primary reason Xu Jiangyu is taken on vacations by the state?

• To reward her for her activism

• To suppress her dissent during important events

• To provide her with a break from her work

• To gather information from her

What is a notable feature of the vacations provided to activists like Xu Jiangyu?

• They are sent to remote, undeveloped areas

• They stay in luxurious hotels with high-quality amenities

• They are allowed to travel without any supervision

• They have to pay for their own expenses

Who accompanies the activists during these state-mandated vacations?

• No one, they travel alone

• Other activists

• Their family members only

• Government officials

What can government officials claim as expenses during these trips?

• Only travel tickets

• Personal items like cigars and alcohol

• Hotel room service

• Nothing, they pay out of pocket

Why has there been an increase in these state-mandated vacations?

• Due to an increase in tourism

• To promote international relations

• In response to significant anniversaries like Tiananmen Square

• To celebrate national holidays