> Targeted companies and institutions were restricted from doing business with China. Academics can simply shrug this off, but for many businesses, this could

> Targeted companies and institutions were restricted from doing business with China. Academics can simply shrug this off, but for many businesses, this could mean bankruptcy. And China doesn't even have to use this much, as just the possibility will ensure chilling effects restrict what businesses are willing to say.. or allow to be said on their platforms. Imagine a conglomerate, that owns TV stations, and has suppliers in China for their consumer products. Will they risk their consumer division, for the sake of airing an unfavorable news report?