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What do we (we being the west) want to actually happen in China? Presumably we want a dramatic liberalization across political, economic, and civil liberties. S
by millstone 8y ago
What do we (we being the west) want to actually happen in China? Presumably we want a dramatic liberalization across political, economic, and civil liberties. So how might western multinationals help effect this?
One theory is that western multi-nats such as Google or Apple withdraw from China, isolating it and forcing the CCP to liberalize (or a revolution). But Apple and Google are small players in China so this would require a much larger coordinated effort.
A second theory is that western multi-nats can partially participate in the PRC economy, attempting to balance state demands against ethical responsibilities. Their products, while still censored, nevertheless increase the availability of the Internet, strong privacy tools, etc relative to Chinese domestic offerings. The result is a more informed Chinese citizenry which can in turn pressure the CCP to liberalize.
I suppose the risk of #2 is that it provides cover and legitimacy to the CCP, so it might increase their power. Nevertheless it seems to me that #2 has a better chance of working.
- throwaway2048 8y ago#2 has been in action for decades, and they haven't moved an inch. The only result has been a much stronger CCP and china.