After a country's new leader proclaims the overriding authority of the constitution — a document that guarantees freedom of speech and press — it's worth noting afterward when the same government heavily censors all discussion about that constitution.
That's what's happening in an ongoing debate in China over "constitutionalism," a term the government's propaganda officials have spent recent weeks trying to rein in.
Given the near constant international criticism of China on human rights, rule of law and authoritarian governance, it might surprise some even to learn China has a constitution.