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treadmarks t1_j1vxwia wrote

Holy fuck they are so obnoxious. I am so glad their economy is going down the toilet. Can we clamp down on visas next please?

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ShareYourIdeaWithMe t1_j1ygefj wrote

Letting freedom and democracy loving Chinese leave China is actually a geostrategically advantageous move.

It's good ideologically - as it exposes Chinese to universal values, rule of law, democracy, freedom of speech, free media.

It's good economically - as these hard working and well educated Chinese move abroad they contribute their labour and innovation to the host countries economies. While sapping the Chinese economy - a phenomena called brain drain.

And its helpful demographically - young people leaving China further exacerbates their demographic problem (aging population).

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GPopovich t1_j1y9csu wrote

Don't confuse Chinese citizens with the brass in charge. The protests prove they aren't aligned with what xi does. I don't see an issue with allowing covid free citizens visa opportunities to the US... Unless you have some other unsavory reasons perhaps?

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DionysiusRedivivus t1_j1zi2iq wrote

Well, whether it is reflective of domestic indoctrination or the perpetrators are professional provocateurs, China and Chinese exchange students have created a minefield for academic and speech freedom in many American universities. As American education institutions and media have grown increasingly accustomed to Chinese funding or market share. Academics have been the subject of harassment campaigns for bringing up human rights and other issues regarding China. Media corporations edit material to meet Chinese government demands. The latter is markers and the almighty dollar. The former is more concerning. Basically backfiring any pretext that exposure to Western culture will automatically promote freedom in China.

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