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> It makes some feel attacked and reaffirms what they were taught in China: The West is biased and hostile. It's easier when you want to believe something, to
by seppin 7y ago
> It makes some feel attacked and reaffirms what they were taught in China: The West is biased and hostile.
It's easier when you want to believe something, to believe it. No matter what the source is.
- seanmcdirmid 7y agoThis. Much of the media consumed is shaped more by the biases of their viewers, less the other way around.
- seppin 7y agoSaying that mainland Chinese are "brainwashed" is excusing their very real, and very widespread hostility and bigotry. Extreme nationalism and a deep sense of grievance wasn't invented by the CCP, and they won't hesitate to use it to solidify their power (war, greater authoritarian crackdowns, etc.)