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I agree with you that people of Chinese descent are innocent.
It's the communist system, a government of absolute control has them in bondage. Westerners are remiss in their lack of appreciation of our freedoms - myself included.
We're even free to bi*ch about our elected politicians (try that in the BRICS nations see how long you stay out of jail, or alive) and we can elect a new set of clowns regularly.
But don't lecture me about the Chinese government being innocent. Canadian's of Chinese heritage of which their are MANY (and I'm PROUD that Canada is one of the most diverse nations in the world - welcoming people from every nation - our immigration policies are second to none) are routinely harassed by the CCP minions.
Human rights as we enjoy them don't exist in China, period. And the CCP actively deters any criticism of its regime, both internally and internationally - by all means possible. To say it is otherwise is propaganda on behalf of China.
Read some of Canada's recent interactions with China's communist system and see if you understand whereupon I base my opinions.
https://globalnews.ca/news/9601649/china-foreign-interference-spying/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/china-us-stations-canada-1.6818889
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/13/canada-faces-questions-over-alleged-chinese-interference
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-amid-hostage-diplomacy-spike-british-look-to-canadas-two-michaels-case/
Lastly, no country or person is perfect. I didn't intend to disparage Chinese heritage. It is ancient and beautiful - but until such time as the CCP recognizes it operates the farthest thing from a free society, China will remain a place few young persons will want to live. Thus, emigration for the those Chinese who can afford it will thrive.
You should experience life in China & talk to more Chinese people (ones who live there), you will find that the perception of a evil, totalitarian regime running China put forward by western governments & media is so far from the truth that it is ridiculous.
Western politicians, etc feed you these lies so they can tell you that you are free & privileged whilst constantly engaging in far more egregious behaviour than that of the Chinese government.
Have a look at the improvements achieved in the prosperity & well-being of the Chinese people over the last 50 years, pretty impressive especially considering the west’s constant efforts to keep them under the thumb & subservient.
I openly admit I am biased but that bias has come from living in China & marrying into a Chinese family - this experience has exposed me a a attitude of accepting personal responsibility, valuing the family unit and a general aversion to committing crimes against others which is so lacking in modern western society.
We could learn a lot from the Chinese if we stopped trying to create conflict and bothered to share ideas & culture, I certainly have & will be forever greatful for it :)
Spoonigton: perhaps you should look at other sectors of Chinese life, not just the ones serving your own self-interests?
Such as:
Repression in Xinjiang, re-education camps/prisons.
Fear of Arbitrary Arrest.
Religious Freedom Abuses.
Stifling Freedom of Expression.
Forced Labour.
Assault on Hong Kong's Autonomy.
Severe Restrictions in Tibet
China, like Russia is a brutal totalitarian regime
Spoon
The issue is Xi and his repression. Prior to his arrival everything you mention spoon was to the credit of the Chinese Government. However, Xi is operating a far more repressive state. The intimidation on families for reporting crimes against Chinese women by Xi staff is appalling. The standards held before Xi came to power have diminished. All the problem of one person party state are manifesting. Of course the West has huge problems at the current time. It does not make the actions of Xi somehow appropriate. Xi is following Putin pathway of one person having supreme power. When power is held by just one person or a small elite the result is usually disastrous as collective intelligence and expression for the greater good is lost.
What baseless & utterly unfair accusations - the propaganda machine is working well, Goebbels would be envious of what the west has accomplished in turning its citizens into mindless sheep.
Who the Chinese people choose to head their government is up to them, the western world should butt out but despite the furore over other nations supposedly meddling in western elections it is considered acceptable for the west to not just meddle but actively engage in regime change - the blatant hypocrisy is obvious.
You will no doubt say that the Chinese people have no say in their president, it is a system controlled by a small cadre of evil elites. Such an opinion would only serve to demonstrate a complete lack of knowledge of the Chinese political system.
My advice, look at cleaning up the inefficiency, inequity & utter stupidity in your own political system and leave the Chinese to take care of theirs, this one simple change would immediately lead to a much safer world.
The sources I have read were written by Chinese citizens. You may want to read the Centennial Issue of Foreign Affairs September/October 2022 entitled the age of uncertainty. Articles were written by Jessica Chen Weiss, Cai XIA cover what is going on within China. After you have read it perhaps you may want to reconsider your own opinions.
For the record I have many Chinese friends. I am not anti-Chinese people in any way. It is about Xi and what he is now doing to his own people.
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Spoonington.
Who the Chinese people choose to head their government is up to them.
Are you having a fnking giraffe?!?
For clarity giraffe rhymes with laff which is vernacular for laugh.