“I think they just basically they want him back in his box. One wonders if there’s some degree of jealousy or irritation for President Xi or the government in general, that this, you know, rather uncontrollable figure is popping up in different places around the world,” Clark explained.
It is unknown at this time as to when Ma will reappear in the public eye, if at all. China’s methods of disappearing dissidents is well documented.
That said, Ma is a high profile individual with a large global audience, making his disappearance more impactful.
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