From the Chinese press

Cartoons reflect social reality

An official media outlet has published a cartoon of President Xi Jinping for the first time, giving graphic details of his engagements over the past months. Cartoons can make politicians more people-friendly, says an article in Beijing News. Excerpts:

Cartoons can leave a deep impression about a character in the minds of readers. Presidential campaign teams in countries like the US, Canada and Japan have a tradition of crafting products in the shape of politicians' caricatures.