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I think looking at the "new IP" proposal and concluding that "the Chinese have really different values then the west" is myopic. The chinese government is autho
by billytetrud 6y ago
I think looking at the "new IP" proposal and concluding that "the Chinese have really different values then the west" is myopic. The chinese government is authoritarian and has a clear agenda. Assuming it reflects the values of the people is stupid. The chinese people may be goaded into nationalism and tricked (via propaganda) or pressured into supporting the government, but I think it's not correct to conclude from the government's actions anything about the people's values
- hans789 6y agoI think the propaganda is on the other side. The government gained support over its recent initiatives in building strong economy, city infrastructure projects, vastly improved public services which affects most people’s daily routines.
- billytetrud 6y agoYes, people like it when their lives improve. Sure this has convinced some people the chinese government is doing a good job and will continue to do a good job. But they doesn't change the values of those people. The chinese government is a draconian dystopia. Saying "the propaganda is on the other side" implies that the Chinese government doesn't do propaganda, which is a pretty stupid thing to imply in my opinion. Dictatorships like China do not generally do well for their people for very long.