Letters to the Editor, April 30th: On China's influence in Ireland, Spanish power cuts and Pope Francis

China and Ireland Sir, - We have noted with serious concern the article titled "China exerts control from a nondescript office on Dublin's Capel Street," published on Monday, April 28th, along with related reports by Colm Keena. Regrettably, the article presents a distorted account of the facts, reflects evident biases, and risks creating unnecessary fear and misunderstanding - developments that are both undesirable and unhelpful. The article appears to suggest, without basis, that members of the overseas Chinese community are subject to manipulation by the Chinese government. It misrepresents legitimate and lawful interactions between overseas Chinese communities and Chinese institutions…