Multiple self-identified Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-linked individuals signed onto a statement extolling "Chinese socialism." "We, Friends of Socialist China, aim to support the People's Republic of China and to promote understanding of Chinese socialism," the statement declares, in part. The text asserts that "the continued survival of Chinese socialism is a crucial matter not only for the Chinese people but for all humanity" and declares that "we resolve to support, defend and build understanding of Chinese socialism." In order to promote and uphold socialism, it is important to provide a counter-narrative and corrective to this propaganda." Original article source: Democratic Socialists of America activists signed pledge to support, defend 'Chinese socialism'