>Why the issue with those born in mainland China? Because China doesn't allow dual-citizenship. Those that become naturalized in the United States, for example,

>Why the issue with those born in mainland China? Because China doesn't allow dual-citizenship. Those that become naturalized in the United States, for example, lose their Chinese citizenship. This then becomes a carrot the CCP can dangle in front of those wishing to return: restoration of citizenship. That is, of course, if you happen to have a particular set of knowledge or skills deemed important to China. The main issue is not this. Born in mainland means your family lifes there and can be used as hostages or coercion bargaining chips. The bureaucracy and "rules&laws" are just decoration, for something that is more resembling of a mob-extortion racket by the CCP. Not mentioning this, is repackaging what is done by these hostages as a "choice" on their side. They have no choice, never had, they live at gunpoint since birth.