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> And I'm trying to say that "In the PRC people are jailed for complaining too much, or complaining about the wrong thing" is a mischaracterization at best, a
by bardan 5y ago
> And I'm trying to say that "In the PRC people are jailed for complaining too much, or complaining about the wrong thing" is a mischaracterization at best, a complete falsehood at worst. I've found this to be the case after research.
I had an apologist describe it to be once like "if you want to suggest improvements in local government, or you want to make a request, as long as you do it respectfully, then there is no problem at all", as if that is what free people mean when they talk of complaint.
We've all had a nice refresher about what happens in China if you complain, about a sexual assault for example. For the sake of "social stability", of course.
- FooBarWidget 5y agoYou're just going in circles. Chinese people don't believe she has ever been in danger, and they believe Zhang will be dealt with. Let's see who's right in a few years from now. Maybe she'll be vacationing in Europe like Jack Ma is today while Zhang received a punishment.
- bardan 5y agoYeah, with her family safe and sound under the watchful eye of the CCP. But hey, what's a little "disappearance" between friends, or family.