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The larger ones do. Smaller ones don't. And for sure, houses are not owned by the government. The land is, although that is not a uniquely communist thing: in A
by FooBarWidget 6y ago
The larger ones do. Smaller ones don't. And for sure, houses are not owned by the government. The land is, although that is not a uniquely communist thing: in Amsterdam, all land is owned by the city government.
But that really has got nothing to do with ownership. It has got to do with national security, and ensuring that the company does not conflict with public interests. Whether you agree with such reasons is another matter: the point is that it's not about ownership.
- aww_dang 6y agoA distinction without a difference. Party affiliation is a requirement before a business can even become large. Perhaps you can call them private in the nominal sense. It is reminiscent of the National Socialist's command economy. Private individuals may own a company on paper, but the party will dictate what is done with it. Look at the case of Jack Ma.