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> It makes sense, as a country you wouldn’t want US companies taking over your social media. Not having to build your own Facebook (and WhatsApp, etc.) means t
by samlevine 9y ago
> It makes sense, as a country you wouldn’t want US companies taking over your social media.
Not having to build your own Facebook (and WhatsApp, etc.) means that you can build something else that can (eventually) compete internationally.
China isn't being irrational here, but there is a tradeoff between growth and security.