But that's one of the central themes of Star Trek. The Federation is explicitly about unity, not necessarily freedom. The Federation has been accessed of being

But that's one of the central themes of Star Trek. The Federation is explicitly about unity, not necessarily freedom. The Federation has been accessed of being an essentially communist government over the years. The film was written by long time fan of the series, so one of the central themes of the series being highlighted in the film is unsurprising. I sincerely doubt it has anything to do with China.