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> Chinese corporations [are an] extension of the Chinese state The Chinese state defines Chinese laws so this is basically restating the GP's point that "Tence
by helen___keller 5y ago
> Chinese corporations [are an] extension of the Chinese state
The Chinese state defines Chinese laws so this is basically restating the GP's point that "Tencent is doing this to comply to Chinese laws"
It's technically true for American corporations (which follow American laws created by the American government), but as you mention, it's not quite the same because the American system of government has significantly higher inertia and building consensus is significantly higher effort, so you generally only see the effect in certain industries that span decades-long bi-partisan projects (e.g. military industrial complex)
- hbt 5y agonational security letters and secret courts have no inertia and need no bipartisan consensus. the political theatre is only when they don't want to do something and delay. the state is swift with pursuing its interests.
- helen___keller 5y ago> national security letters and secret courts have no inertia and need no bipartisan consensus. I would argue these have already met overwhelming bipartisan consensus over the past few decades (particularly since 9/11). Your average privacy nut (myself included) are not too happy about it, your average person knows nothing about it, but your average senator or governor is strongly in favor. Americans quite like out-of-sight out-of-mind solutions to problems involving Bad People, even unsavory solutions like mass spying or drone killings. The moment that the national security powers for example start blocking porn or video games, consensus and acceptance would instantly disappear.