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1985MustangCobra@lemmy.ca 3 weeks agoi know real Chinese people who left china because of how bad it is there, not because of socialism, but because of the government surveillance and how they treat people.
Socialism_Everyday@reddthat.com 3 weeks ago
I’ve directed the Master’s and Bachelor’s thesis of several Chinese students here in Europe, and literally all of them except one have returned to China because life there is better. The one who stayed, personally told me that he used to be Chinese opposition, but after some years in Europe seeing the shitshow we have and the impending rise of fascism, he’s not as critical of the Chinese government anymore.
Your sample is biased: you’ve only spoken to the Chinese émigrés, so you’re suffering from survivor bias.
1985MustangCobra@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
sounds like the ones who pledged allegiance to the party.
Socialism_Everyday@reddthat.com 3 weeks ago
Sure, buddy, everyone who reinforces your worldview from your limited sample is a true Chinese testimony, but the 99% of Chinese who choose to stay In China are the brainwashed hivemind.