Youtube comments of Mark Yeung (@MarkYeung1).

  1. China needs Pakistan for the raw materials and energy resources stability. Pakistan needs China to counteract India and the export market. This is truly a win-win scenario.
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  2. Goliath is not invincible. Just asked David.
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  3. Hi Cyrus, deep admiration of what you do to promote China/Western relationships. Love your interview with the young man. There's no question that the Chinese economy (and by extension the world's economy) will have tough times ahead. We Chinese are known for being hard-working and resourceful. We can go through these. Thanks again.
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  4. It is great to see China and Africa develop a mutually beneficial relationship.
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  5. There's no question that the 21st century belongs to Asia.
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  6. I served 0 years, Tim served 24 years. He is entitled to retire after 20 years. He has done nothing wrong. That's a real patriot.
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  7. He is a world class athlete. But I am most impressed by his answer towards the diplomatic boycott. Fantastic human and great role model. USA needs more of him. GO 🇺🇸 Go.
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  8. The Chinese EV industry is not just signs of Chinese innovation and development. It is a matter of national pride.
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  9. As a Chinese, it is great to see China's achievements. Automation is inevitable for the future.
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  10. China has such a large and complex system of manufacturing and production, that NO Country can replace it for the foreseeable future.
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  11. Give Beijing credit. Hosting an Olympic during an Omicron pandemic is extremely challenging.
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  12. Thank you for promoting Hong Kong and its economy. The show is amazing.
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  13. The economies of China and United States are too intertwined. Decoupling is simply impossible. Thanks for all the interviews.
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  14. As a Chinese living abroad, we value your videos about our homeland. China is no doubt a superpower. However, "with great power comes great responsibilities. "
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  15. It is clear that Hong Kong people love and respect the Queen.
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  16. Janet Yellen has stated very clearly during her visit to China. Decoupling with China will be disastrous for the United States.
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  17. Cyrus has an important point. The success of Baidu was mainly due to the quality of the workers. It is the people who make up the company.
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  18. Russia is sending soldier contractors (Wagner group) everywhere.
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  19. Finnish president is an extremely intelligent politician.
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  20. Shanghai is beautiful with lots of history.
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  21. That's a heck of a product. Extremely useful.
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  22. China's holding the Trump card on the trade war: the rare earth metals.
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  23. @tammystewart10  South China Sea is NOT China's sea. Just like Indian Ocean is NOT India's ocean. Just like Taiwan Strait is not Taiwan's strait. It is international water.
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  24. Thank you Cyrus for this wonderful analysis. All countries go through economies cycles, and none will sustain unlimited growth over a prolonged period. There's no question that the Chinese economy is heading to rough waters for a number of factors. The good news is that the infrastructures are still there, the commitment to the betterment of lives is still there, and the willingness for the Chinese to work hard and strive is still there. As Chinese, we are known for creativity and resourcefulness. I am optimistic that China will go through these.
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  25. If you think the inflation on 2022 and 2023 were bad, just wait until after the tariffs start. The inflation will be completely runaway.
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  26. Thank you Matthew M for speaking out on behalf of the victims and on behalf of Americans.
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  27. He trains very hard and seems to be a fun guy. 😀😀😀😀 Good luck.
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  28. Cyrus should have brought in some Russian commentators like Garry Kasporov for alternative viewpoints. After all, this is a multipolar world order.
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  29. Fantastic video. With a population of 1.4 billion people and strong economy, everyone is looking into the China market.
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  30. This is why people are leaving Hong Kong, and foreign capitals are leaving Hong Kong too.
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  31. Russia has seen lots of citizens killed for the meat grinder in Ukraine.
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  32. This may be a significant crisis for Evergrande, but also an important opportunity for the Chinese government to demonstrate how they will handle troubled megacompanies. Time will tell whether the government pass the test.
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  33. Since the lifting of COVID restrictions, many Hong Kong people have more opportunities to go across the border to spend time and spend money in China. This is good for the integration of HongKongers and mainlanders.
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  34. So much for one country two systems. So much for the freedoms of the Hong Kong people.
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  35. The Beijing Olympics is definitely a success. Give China credits. Managing the COVID under the circumstances was a huge undertaking.
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  36. That's because of Cyrus' objectivity. He is not afraid to point out the good and the bad for China. No country is perfect.
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  37. RUSSIA
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  38. Their exchanges give us hope that the virus can be defeated. Thank you.
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  39. Best of luck Benjamin. You made your country proud.
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  40. The simple truth is Ukraine simply doesn't have enough manpower to military defeat Russia, so the peace deal is the correct way. Ukraine's goal is to restore national integrity without Russian occupation, Russia's goal is Ukraine not joining NATO. Both can be achieved.
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  41. Just like Cyrus, I really missed Hong Kong (part of China) too. The travel restrictions are crippling. Hope the pandemic will be over soon.
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  42. Thank you Dr. Fauci for your insight.
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  43. I disagree the narrative that Mr. John Lee has no control over the geopolitical factors. He does. Mr. Lee spent the last 2 years supporting "one country", the next 3 years should be demonstrating "two systems". If the first 2 years are about defending national security, then the next 3 years will be defending freedoms and democracy under the Basic Law of Hong Kong.
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  44. The foreign minister has done a fantastic job answering the questions.
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  45. It's completely clear that the Hong Kong government had absolutely mishandled the citizens. More importantly, they don't have a clue on how to get out of this crisis.
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  46. If the goal of Putin is to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO, then the entire war was unnecessary. In fact, the war has the opposite effect of strengthening NATO.
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  47. Mao and his philosophies are still being worshipped in China. Worst tyrant ever.
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  48.  @bobbyward2440  Can you describe how the Chinese youths are not happy with the CCP? Thanks. (I live in Canada but with family ties to China.)
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  49. Hope Meng AND the Michaels will be released soon. Arbitrary detentions are unacceptable and will only worsen the situations
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  50. Ask the people in Ukraine which country is the threat? Russia or USA?
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  51. @神州 Shenzhou  Not just Pakistan. China's trade with India rose by 50% between 2020 and 2021 despite the dispute between the 2 countries. We all know about the history of conflicts between India and Pakistan.
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  52. Why move to a place without freedom of speech and freedom of press?
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  53. Thank you so much 💓 from Toronto, Canada.
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  54. Yes, the streets are very clean. Incredible. 😊
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  55. We all should visit China to see what is going there. It is a wonderful country.
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  56. Thank you Cyrus for standing up for the Palestinians. Good for US and Western countries to pressure Benjamin Netanyahu for peace.
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  57. He's correct. Europe accepts too many migrants and takes up too many responsibilities. These migrants should go to China, a peaceful and powerful country.
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  58. Cantonese is a much more emotional and spirited language. Mandarin is more formal and scholastic.
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  59. The statue is very impressive. Another example of Chinese achievement. Thanks for the video.
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  60. I am Chinese. I have to say she's quite right. The Queen is entitled to her opinion.
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  61. Thanks Cyrus for the discussion. Pascal Coppens is a truly China expert, anybody who wants to learn about China and Chinese should watch his videos. He brought up a great point: China should do a better job in communications in order to be trusted by the west.
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  62. Isn't Putin using North Korean troops an escalation?
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  63. It will be good for you to move to China. There are opportunities there.
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  64. As a fellow Chinese, I sincerely hope one day China can deal with the problems successfully.
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  65. Cyrus is doing a great job 👏 👍 helping us to understand China more.
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  66. Welcome to Canada Princes Anne. She's the best working Royal 👍
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  67. @Cyrus Janssen  One thing that we learned from the pandemic is that human factors can be unpredictable. This port can remain operational should the next pandemic hit, which is important to the global supply chain.
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  68. Chinese people are by culture optimistic about their futures.
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  69. I read her book and her many YouTube videos. Her level of understanding of China is outstanding. CHINA is far from perfect. We don't have to agree with China on everything, but we still need to work with them. If we want to influence China, then cutting off with them is not a good idea.
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  70. Scott Ritter is a regular to Russian State run media agencies such as RT and Sputnik. He published books in Russia. That's how he made his money. Should we invite him to this channel? He has also been caught twice for child sex offenses.
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  71. Finland and Sweden had different ideas. It is a multipolar world. Just like Anwar the prime Minister said, each country can express itself.
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  72. As a Chinese, I am eagerly looking forward to the Winter Olympics in February. During the Beijing games in 2008, there were widespread internet and broadcast censorship. The country's image was severely tarnished. If the west need to engage with China, then basic communication freedoms should be respected. Once again, sincerely hoping the games will be a successful one.
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  73. Many countries have laws restricting foreign land ownerships, but you can't discriminate against one foreign ownership and allow another.
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  74. Cyrus Janssen is very analytical and accurate on his assessments towards China US relationship.
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  75. Good for you. I know a few Laos people from my school days. They are nice people.
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  76. That's exactly what Sri Lanka is doing. It has become an economic colony to you know which country.
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  77. Both are ruthless dictators
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  78. Colonial power of Russia
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  79. She's going to United States for university. Way to go.
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  80. The Basic Law in Hong Kong gives the people voting rights.
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  81. That's an excellent presentation Cyrus. Both China and United States need each other to prosper during these difficult economic and political times.
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  82. You don't have to agree with China's politics in order to engage in trade and commerce with China.
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  83.  @Wbliss There's no problem at all for her choosing an American university. In fact, more than 300000 students from mainland China choose to study in American universities this year.
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  84. Mainland China should take a lesson from Russia. Don't do something crazy.
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  85. ​@Cyrus Janssen As an example. The US Consulate General in Hong Kong, Mr. Gregory May, not only speaks Mandarin, but also very familiar with the Chinese culture (he has previously stationed in China). This greatly helps the US image in Hong Kong. If US truly wants to improve its relationship with China and the Chinese people, IT CAN BE DONE.
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  86. The Chinese communist party is the root of all evil, not the Chinese people.
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  87. Great point 👍
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  88. Thanks Cyrus for the fantastic video. China's zero covid policy has proven to be correct. Credits should really be given to the Chinese people (in China and aborad) for willing to sacrifice for the common good. In short, we have the "ask not what the country will do for you, ask what what you will do for the country. " mentality.
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  89. Chinese economy has many issues, just like virtually every country. But to say China is collapsing is ridiculous.
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  90. Turkey is being smart. They don't want to be dominated by one country. Whether it is USA or Russia.
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  91. Some companies are indeed moving out of China for many reasons.
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  92. How do you know that the Michaels are criminals? Any evidence?
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  93. Why did so many Chinese, including people from Hong Kong, move to USA?
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  94. There are a lot of things the rest of the world can learn from China, and there are a lot of things China can learn from other countries. Watched the episode, Cyrus. You did a great job. Piers Morgan is a wonderful host, always like him.
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  95. Instead of blaming Trudeau, why don't you blamed the Chinese government. THEY are the one who arrested the 2 Michaels.
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  96. He predicted that Russia would crush Ukraine 2 years ago. Very smart.
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  97. Cyrus, you're absolutely right. Since 2016, the reputation of America has gone downhill.
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  98. With 1.4 billion Chinese people, the world's second biggest economy and minimal energy resources, there's no question Middle East countries are trading heavily with China. In fact, China is the biggest importer of energy in the world.
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  99. Arbitrary detention have no place in the world. Glad to see that Meng and the Michaels are all released.
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  100. You're absolutely right on..
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  101. China is already a global superpower and arguably the strongest economy in the world. There are many ways for China to improve its image abroad (in Western and non Western countries). If it can mediate the current Ukrainian war, if it can peacefully reunify with Taiwan, if it can tolerate the freedoms and democracy in Hong Kong (and elsewhere in China). These will greatly improve the image of China and Chinese.
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  102. Agnes is doing the right thing to stay in Canada. Hong Kong has treated her very poorly.
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  103. China is, in a sense, decoupling from United States economically.
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  104. The worst father and the worst husband humanly possible.
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  105. Congratulations Taiwan 🎉
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  106. Thank you Pascal and Cyrus for these wonderful 2 sessions. I wish there are more dialogs between the western people and Chinese so that everyone can understand the other more.
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  107. It is inevitable that China will develop its ability to domestically manufacture high-end chips.
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  108. Europe was expecting Russia to stop the invasion.
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  109. China has already sanction Australian imports for 2 years. So trade sanctions is not just for USA.
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  110. How did you miss Archduke Ferdinand? In term of the results of the assassination, it easy trump all others mentioned in this video.
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  111. That's a good video Cyrus. Good to see the success of Tik Tok. Hopefully, one day China can relax the internet censorship and Tik Tok and Douyin can merge together.
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  112. That's why China has such a poor reputation.
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  113. Which country agreesively invaded Ukraine? Which country agreesively threatened Japan and South Korea?
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  114. @michellecheng7101  I agree with you. Most Hong Kong people identify themselves as Chinese and care for China and fellow Chinese. They just want to enjoy the freedoms and democracy offered by the Basic Law. Polls after polls found that the number of separatists is very small.
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  115. Ukraine has the right to defend itself against Russian imperialism.
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  116. Give kudos to the Canadians athletes the journalists. They did a great job.
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  117. I am a Canadian. We love hunting, but gun violence is unacceptable. If our society is not safe, if our kids are slaughtered, there's no point go hunting.
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  118. Russia does not have the right to make rules to other countries, including Ukraine.
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  119. How did Russia's "reunion " with Ukraine go?
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  120. @神州 Shenzhou  I respect your opinion but disagree strongly regarding the colonial mentality of the Indian people. India is an example of why democracy works for a country with a large population (India is the most populated country in the world).
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  121. India and China need to fix their border conflict as soon as possible. Compare with the complicated China/Taiwan conflict, it is much more manageable. The reward of peace will be more substantial as you're talking about the 2 most populated countries of the world with nuclear arsenals.
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  122. Peaceful reunification will be impossible if Beijing doesn't accept Taiwan's freedoms and democracy.
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  123. That's a heck of a project.
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  124. Great video. There are lots of opportunities (and risks) about investing in China.
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  125. They do love the rise of Taiwan and Japan. Do you know why?
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  126. China's policy towards Hong Kong changed a lot in the last 26 years. The freedoms in Hong Kong are much more restricted.
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  127. Every country in the world has negatives amd positives. The United States is no exception (so is China). What Americans need to do is learn from other countries and adapt accordingly. Realizing that the American way is not the only way. Realizing that American democracy and freedoms are not the only democracy and freedoms. That takes effective leadership and political skills from the government to do it. Yes, many Americans are not happy with their government, but are they willing to buckle down and change?
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  128. She is a great leader and a great communicator.
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  129. This "THE END" comment was posted more than 1 year ago. But it was still lingering on.
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  130.  @CyrusJanssen  agree with you. This war is completely unnecessary. Hundreds of thousands of Russian and Ukrainian lives lost for nothing. Russia should have withdrawn a long time ago.
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  131. They're just pro Beijing without any regard to Hong Kong. And you know that.
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  132.  @Shenzhou.  NATO is producing more ammunition than Russia and North Korea combined. Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin explicitly said that Russia didn't have enough ammunition to supply him while fighting against Ukraine. The best thing Russia should have done now is to withdraw from Ukraine, just like the best thing Japan should have done in 1940 was to withdraw from China. Ukrainians defend their country like the Chinese did.
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  133.  @shaheer151  I said the Russian army is running out of ammunition. That's what the Wagner group said. I won't lose any sleep if you disagree with me.
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  134. China is already leading, arguably.
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  135. AI should be a shared resource among all the countries.
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  136. "Identify isn't a matter of foreign policies, it is a matter of the heart. " Great quote Cyrus. 👍 You may not like the policies of the CCP, but you can still love China.
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  137. The creativities of Chinese entrepreneurs are simply amazing.
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  138. Chinese people are known for hard working and dedication.
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  139. ​@As J Yes. Did the USA invaded Crimea? Georgia? Ukraine?
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  140. India is playing both sizes
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  141. I am not a Gundam fan, but no question, Gundam has a HUGE CULT LIKE FOLLOWING.
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  142. Please expel this ambassador. He is making threats. His presence is no longer welcomed.
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  143. Mexico has surpassed China as the biggest exporter to the United States. Kudos to the Mexicans for taking advantage of the geopolitical situation and improve the bilateral trade. This is something that China can take advantage of.
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  144. Hi Shaun, I really enjoyed listening to your view and opinions. Thanks for pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of China. There's no question that China will be facing turbulent times economically for the next few years (China is not the only country doing so). What do you think of the hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong people leaving the city after the National Security laws? Largest drop of population since World War 2. I live in Toronto, and many HongKongers are settling in here.
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  145. China has done an absolutely awful job running Hong Kong. The inequality is shameful.
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  146. You don't talk about individual rights and freedoms when you are at war. You don't talk about them during world War 2. We are at war with a virus that's as deadly as a German dive bomber.
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  147. Chinese media that criticize the Beijing government are completely forbidden. How does it compare to the western media? Do you watch CGTN?
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  148. Thanks for sharing. You make us so proud ❤ as Chinese living in Canada. There are street food festivals as well in Toronto. The quality of the food is amazing, just like China/Taiwan/Hong Kong.
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  149. Is the plumber Russian?
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  150. The US approach for confrontation simply won't work. Many Western countries such as Canada, the UK, and France have much more realistic approaches towards the bilateral trades.
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  151.  @albback8176  US has nothing to do with the mediation.
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  152. ​@MingYang-d8s You meant the country that had fought India 3 times, fought the Korean War, fought the Soviet Union in 1969, invaded Vietnam in 1979.
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  153. The evidence for and against Meng are out in the open. We can make our conclusion. Cyrus should say something about the Chinese court system which is controlled by the CCP
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  154.  @megthornton1371  China is sending dozens of warplanes over Taiwan daily. Not to mention the artificial islands in South China sea. What kind of futures are you building?
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  155. Absolutely. Americans have a choice. Vote for Democrats.
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  156.  @Shenzhou.  China and Japan are the largest holder of Sri Lanka foreign debt. However, the interest rates on Chinese loans averaged 3.3%, versus 0.7% for Japan's. And the maturity period averaged 18 years for Chinese debt, shorter than India's 24 years and Japan's 34 years. The war in Ukraine and worldwide inflation affects many nations, but it is not the reason for the Sri Lanka debt crisis. Please do not believe everything on state run MSM, including authoritarian countries.
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  157. The nations foster economic relationships with China, and build military/political relationships with United States. Is there any problem with it?
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  158. Deep respect for her.
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  159. Appeasement to a totalitarian regime will not work.
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  160. @Cyrus Janssen  Tobias sounds like someone from the US republican party.
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  161. Great point
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  162. Patrick didn't explain why Putin invaded the entire Ukraine and disregarded Ukraine sovereignty.
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  163. That is an absolutely fantastic product. Thanks for sharing the information with us.👍
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  164.  @lediapronica2249  I would rather be leaded by a crown who is a genuine honest leader
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  165.  @CyrusJanssen  you're absolutely right. Let's be clear, US (and most countries in the world) doesn't support Taiwan independence.
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  166. Thanks for your comments and descriptions of Hong Kong and China. Outstanding video. Yes, lots of HongKongers are visiting mainland now.
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  167. Good for you.
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  168. @LightSaber12345  Should Russians say no to war too? More than half a million had died already. Maybe Cyrus should talk about it.
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  169. @tofolcano9639  Let's be honest. Corruption or not, Russia doesn't have enough forces or war materials.
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  170. The greatest danger to America is not China, it is America itself.
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  171. ​ @zl4384 中國的年輕人比較現實，也很難怪他們。
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  172. If America wants to change China, then FOCUS ON AMERICA FIRST. Democracy in US has sunk to a low point during Trump presidency. If America cannot manage her own democracy, how do they export it to China or anywhere else?
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  173. Of course he should stay. This is the first birthday without Prince Philip. She's 95, there won't be many birthday left. Meghan as a loving wife should encourage him to stay. She won't be due until June.
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  174. Shame on Putin
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  175.  @fl338  So much for unlimited cooperation between Russia and China.
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  176.  @redpanda416  Unfortunately, since the National Security laws, politics does limit the growth of Hong Kong. The numbers speak for themselves.
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  177. Absolutely fascinating video. Your point echoes what I wrote before the invasion. China is allied with Russia and Ukraine. This is an UNMISSABLE opportunity for China to mediate the conflict and stop the killing. China is a global power, with great abilities come great responsibilities. We sincerely pray that the war will end as soon as possible. Ukrainian people deserve peace and sovereignty which is the official position of Beijing. Thank you again for the video.
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  178. Banning Tik Tok in the United States is akin to banning Facebook in China.
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  179. China was indeed the first country to use paper currency. It was also the first country to cause hyperinflation due to over printing of the paper currency.
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  180. The idea of National Security laws is not just necessary, but it is part of the Basic Law which is the constitutions of Hong Kong. Most countries of the world have national security laws, including democracy such as United States and UK. The problem is that many national security laws have been abused by the authoritarian governments to stuff out the opposition parties, as well as curbing citizen freedoms that are protected by laws. For example, Hong Kong people are no longer allowed to protest on the street and express their view like they used to. Newspapers and media sites have been closed since the National Security laws. Foreign companies have pulled out of their money from Hong Kong and invested their money to the competitors such as Taiwan, Singapore and Japan. The performance of the Hong Kong stock market since the National Security laws spoke for itself. The treatment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is another example of abuse of the National Security laws.
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  181. China has been the main trading partner for North America (including USA) for a long time. So it comes as no surprise that Latin America will increase its trade with China. Just because you trade with a country doesn't mean you agree with their political system. For the record, Taiwan trades heavily with China as well.
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  182. Whether you like their products or not, you have to be impressed by their business model. They also profit from avoiding paying import and export taxes.
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  183.  @petehagen8638  she's going to University in US in the fall.
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  184. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Your positive altitude and enthusiasm is the best way for everyone to overcome the pandemic. By the way, vaccine DEFINITELY reduced the symptoms of you and your wife, and help your family recover faster. God bless.
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  185. Mr. Moustach use the same strategy to start ww2 in 1939 and attack Poland.
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  186. If the border reopens and there is another outbreak in Canada, can we sue this guy for misinformation and liability?
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  187. AI is the key to the future.
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  188. @神州 Shenzhou  Yes, glad to see the boycott of Australian coal was lifted after more than 2 years.
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  189. The arrest of Meng was wrong. The arrest of the 2 Michaels were wrong. For the Chinese Canada relationship to move forward, these need to be dealt with. Great video by Cyrus.
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  190. This is another reason why China and Taiwan should peaceful reunify. Taiwan (not United States) is the world leader in advanced microchip research and manufacturing. We have seen Taiwan's microchip sanction towards Russia resulting in weakening of Russian military and saving numerous Ukrainian lives. If China and Taiwan peaceful reunify, it will easily be the most powerful country in the world.
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  191.  @luodeligesi7238  very good point. Whether you like it or not, China is already a global superpower. With greater power comes greater responsibilities.
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  192. I really like New Zealand's policy. Keeping individual freedoms but keeping the citizens safe.
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  193. So, in a sense, China is decoupling/derisking from the United States.
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  194. Taiwan will return to the motherland if the motherland accepts Taiwan's freedom and democracy.
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  195. ​@CyrusJanssen wishing you a speedy recovery. Please take a COVID test if you have one. Take care.
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  196. There's no question that China will eventually establish its own production of high-end chips. Hence, the long-term effects of the chip war will be limited.
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  197. @protato911  I beg to differ. Not only did the USA welcome Japan's rise in the 1980s/1990s, but the USA also welcomed the rise of the "4 tiny dragons (Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea). The bilateral trades greatly benefit the US economy (and vice versa). I grew up in Hong Kong in the 1980s, and saw the trade/economy lifted up huge populations out of poverty.
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  198. The overwhelming majority of Taiwanese people reject one country two systems, seeing the broken promises and crackdown by Beijing. Beijing fumbled the opportunity to peaceful reunification by being unable to accept democracy and freedoms.
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  199. Cyrus, the youths in Taiwan are not fools or manipulated. They have seen first hand how 1 country 2 systems turned into National Security Laws in Hong Kong. They have seen how Beijing was intolerant to democracy and freedoms (that Taiwanese now enjoy). The choice of DPP by Taiwanese was hardly a surprise.
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  200. Russia should focus on Russia, not Ukraine.
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  201. @joannelim5483  You hit the nail right on. By the way, 3) Should company XYZ spend billions of dollars building factory, installing production lines, hiring and training all the staff. 4+ years would have been passed and US policies would have changed, and tariffs would be canceled. As a result, all the investments would have been wasted.
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  202.  @CyrusJanssen  China is both a huge exporter and huge importer for food, for both human and livestock.
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  203. Hats off to all the Ukrainians who defend their country against the aggressor Russia army.
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  204. Both Meng AND the 2 Michaels need to be free as soon as possible. It is bad for both countries.
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  205. The Yuan is never designed to be a reserve currency.
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  206. What about kicking the warmonger off the CPC before starting the reunification talks? 40 warplanes a day in Taiwan, that's asking for war.
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  207. The failure of Russia's invasion of Ukraine shows that a small country can defend against a larger aggressor. Russia spent hundreds of billions of dollars, as well as losing tens of thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) of soldiers. All they got is a "stalemate" in Ukraine. Just like Taiwanese people should not choose a government that advocates independence, mainland Chinese should not choose a government that advocates military invasion on Taiwan. As we can see in 2023, war is definitely a terrible thing. The Russians and the Ukrainians are witnesses of it.
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  208.  @simben4435  Hong Kong people are NOT separatists. That is a fact backed up by multiple surveys. Hong Kong people just want freedom and democracy. Hong Kong IS a part of China.
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  209. @lipincheng  China invaded Vietnam on February 17th 1979 and occupied Vietnam territory until March 16th 1979. I love China, but China did invade foreign countries.
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  210. @lipincheng  China suffered between 7000 to 20000 causalities during the month long invasion in Vietnam in 1979. You may or may not agree with the actions of Beijing, but you can't deny that it happened. Vietnam continued to occupy Cambodia until 1989. History must not be denied or concealed.
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  211. ​ @TacticalMayo "China respects U.S. interests and does not seek to challenge or displace the United States." President Xi Junping. Official statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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  212. The world needs peace and prosperity. This is one thing BRICS member Russia should learn.
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  213. The image of the Chinese government among Australian people is currently rather poor. But there are many ways for Beijing to improve it.
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  214.  @ALevelBusinessStudies  Do you know what is happening to a couple of Canadians name Michael living and working in China?
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  215. If Chinese companies (including state own companies) are allowed to buy up Australian resources and businesses, why can't Australian companies go to China and buy up Chinese assets and businesses?
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  216. That's a very refreshing interview. Thanks for promoting the relationship between China and Canada.
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  217. Yes. Politics can be crazy (everywhere in the world). Love these relaxing videos.
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  218. Absolutely agree
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  219. Pray for you Rick and Kay. We share your pain.
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  220. China has impose trade sanction on Australian coal and wine and lobster. So free trade may not apply to China.
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  221. South China Sea is international waters, not China alone. Indian Ocean is international water, not India alone.
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  222. One thing that Cyrus said about the Chinese government is very true. The communist government is very good in terms of communicating with the Chinese people, but not so good communicating with the foreigners.
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  223. Digital currency is another step in the evolution of money.
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  224. China poses no threat to the United States. Just like Nazi Germany posed no threat to the United States in the 1930s. It's true.
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  225. That's an excellent point. China has stated in the UN that ALL territory integrities must be respected. That obviously includes Ukraine.
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  226. The pro government legislator said in order to deal with the problem, the government should step up. SO WHY DON'T THE GOVERNMENT JUST STEP UP?!
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  227. Democracy and freedom must be defended
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  228.  @CyrusJanssen  I agree with you. China really shouldn't blacklist the US companies in China. The situations in China facing COVID is already precarious enough.
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  229.  @leofc8888  with all due respect, aren't you driving the wedges between Hong Kong people and mainlander?
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  230. In the 1980s Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong were the 4 little dragons with rapid economic growth and eventual prosperity. We can already see the new dragons springing up. Economic cooperations are the new world order to lift people out of poverty.
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  231. Do you think US and Russia can cooperate? When Xi said cooperation, he meant competition.
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  232. Russia is damaging its own reputation. Nobody wants to associate with it.
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  233. The PLA must have watched too many TOP GUN movies.
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  234. The lack of father figures certainly play a role.
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  235.  @MrStevepga  Surveys after Surveys indicated that most of the Taiwanese people are not in favor of independence.
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  236. These important history lessons were not taught in mainland China and Hong Kong/Macau.
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  237. Just because a country committed a war doesn't mean another country has a free reign to commit another war.
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  238. Excellent insight from the former ambassador to China, especially on his read towards the Chinese. America needs smarter policies towards China.
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  239. Mao Zedong should be on this list
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  240. @Failure Gaming  No question USA handled COVID badly. That's why so many Hong Kong people moved to places like Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan. Places that handle COVID-19 well AND HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
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  241. I am a Canadian in Toronto. Our economy is better than United States and WAY better than Hong Kong. Yes, sometimes we do cross border trips for shopping and entertainment.
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  242. Thanks for your support. From Toronto, Canada.
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  243. The answer is simple. Taiwan: we don't declare independence. Mainland: we don't attack Taiwan. USA: let me focus on Ukraine.
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  244. Cyrus, please make a video about Peng Shuai the Chinese tennis star. Her disappearance and censorship shows how China operates and how much we love China.
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  245. @Shenzhou. You are the only Chinese person who suggests bringing back the imperial system.
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  246. @f.s.monster3765  The inequality has been MUCH WORSE since the British days. China has 26 years to fix this problem. They got absolutely nowhere. I lived in Hong Kong.
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  247.  @Shenzhou.  media credibility problem is not a western only problem. Does anyone notice the credibility problem of Chinese media?
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  248.  @ysw8291  If you switch the title from "Why the New York Times want you to fear China?" to "Why the CGTN want you to hate the USA?", then it will become apparent.
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  249. China has clearly unable to enforce the 2 systems and now they don't tolerate anyone opposing to it? Why not look into the mirror and see how you have mess up the territory.
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  250. The phase "Ask not the country will do for you. Ask what you will do for the country " completely blow me away since I was a kid.
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  251. The shortage of skilled workers is the critical factor facing the Arizona plant.
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  252. Why did China censor videos showing Russia openly attack civilian population and nuclear plants? Chinese are not second class citizens and we have a right to know what's going in Ukraine.
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  253. @edgar-yang-杨皇  not only did I know why China invaded Vietnam in 1979. I also know why USA invaded Iraq in 2003. Both were unjustified.
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  254. ​@paranoya733 yes. Check out what Russia has done to Syria and Ukraine.
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  255. I am afraid your family is the minority
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  256. @andre8860  when is Putin's victory parade?
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  257. Ukraine will prevail!!
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  258. @andrewenglish3810  American voters have no problem when Chinese establish factories in Mexico. For the record, Mexico is the largest trading partner with the United States.
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  259. War with Taiwan will be disastrous for both China and Taiwan. Reunification should be done peacefully.
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  260. @Himanshu Gurjar  I have deep respect for Indian people. They have gone through a lot. Many are smart. They are definitely NOT colonial mindset. I have no idea where Shenzhou was coming from.
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  261. Robert is botherline insane.
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  262.  @FourkidsFarms  Absolutely agree with you. We are Canadians and proud of it. Tell Trump to go to hell for the 51st State. We already got enough snow in Toronto this year.
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  263. US had done both. Unlike Russia/China, USA/Israel are not exactly friendship without limits.
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  264.  @CyrusJanssen  Great point.
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  265. Thank you president Biden
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  266.  @diezero2483 so do you suggest a one party state in Australia and you'll be happy?
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  267.  @johndoh5182  how about making Australian a one party state like China?
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  268. For all who have said the situations in Ukraine/Russia is complicated, can we also say the situations in Taiwan/Mainland China is complicated?
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  269. "China needs to learn from the world, and the world needs to learn from China." COVID zero policy works when the case number is relative small and before the emerging of highly infectious omicron variant. The elderly in Shanghai (and everywhere!!!) need to be vaccinated AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. (Canadian style of vaccine mandate will help). Long term, China needs to learn to live with the COVID virus, like it or not. It should not repeatedly go through lock down on successive waves.
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  270. Why don't these Americans move to China? Statistics told us that after the pandemic, many Americans have left China (including Hong Kong). The opportunities are definitely there.
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  271. Cyrus is a great example that Americans can be successful in China.
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  272. Victor Gow should have mentioned why the CCP is so unpopular in Taiwan, and in Hong Kong.
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  273. So the financial secretary admitted that the National Security laws are affecting Hong Kong's foreign investments and economy.
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  274. Zelenskyy deserves our support. What a powerful message he delivered yesterday.
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  275.  @Shenzhou.  arbitrary detention.
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  276. Chinese Communist government at that time forbid the British granting democracy to Hong Kong. This is fairly well known.
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  277. Taiwan was returned to the Republic of China with the help of USA at the end of 1945. What are you talking about?
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  278. Thank you for this excellent video presentation. We need to understand there are opportunities and challenges for China in the next 5 to 10 years.
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  279. Just because US caused war in the past doesn't justify Russia invading Ukraine.
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  280. Alvin is a great guest. Love his insights. Please bring him back.
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  281. Right on. Most Americans don't even know how tariffs work.
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  282.  @milexiangyangli5666  The fact that Putin called the Jewish president a neo Nazis showed how crazy Putin is.
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  283.  @Shenzhou.  If an overwhelming of Taiwanese vote to not unite with mainland China. How would Beijing feel?
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  284. Really admire you to share the straight facts about the country. There are many good things about United States, there are also many not so good things about United States.
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  285.  @CyrusJanssen  precisely. Just like the credit card in the 1980s . It is the way to go.
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  286. That is absolutely true. Fun fact, Trump and Vance have traveled to no country (except Vance to a US military base) since the inauguration.
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  287. @Elfan97-ec1uk  The same Hong Kong visitors also go to Taiwan and enjoy spending time there. Virtually none of them complain about the human rights and democracy there. Taiwan is part of China and always welcomes Hong Kong people.
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  288. Russian already have missles in the US border in the name of nuclear submarines. Everyone knows that.
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  289. @fannyalbi9040  that's a great point about the United States.
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  290. Looking forward to the Olympic. Please make a video about 3 times Olympian tennis player Peng Shuai. Her story and accusation are completely censored in all medias in China and 1.4 billion people are unaware of the WTA ban. Chinese are unable to discuss online.
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  291. Congratulations on returning to you. Hope you are having a great time.
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  292. ​@user-in7mx7ob6b great point. The Chinese anti doping system is very effective and well managed.
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  293. ​ @LivingLonger  Is the CPC above the law?
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  294. Taiwanese care about their freedoms and democracy.
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  295. China will still be the manufacturing hub in the world, with emphasis being shifted from cheaper labor to more sophisticated products. The greatest risk facing the Chinese economy is the real estate debt crisis. The real estate sector makes up for 30% of the Chinese GDP (versus 20% for the export sector). In addition, Chinese people have deposited trillions of dollars into apartments that may not be completed, as quite often, this is the only major way for the Chinese people to invest their family life savings (due to the volatilities of the Chinese stock markets).
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  296. Fantastic video. COVID is dangerous, but China also need to prioritize the physical and mental well-being of the citizens. Lock down is a short term solution, not long term.
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  297.  @Equal2u  which country invaded Ukraine's Crimea in 2014? According to China, Crimea is part of Ukraine.
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  298.  @Shenzhou.  Both apples and oranges are fruits. We have a fruit problem. Media are too biased and people no longer trust them.
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  299. Great to hear. You Singaporeans should be proud 👏 of your government.
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  300. Well said Charles
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  301. Great video.
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  302. Many Chinese people living out of mainland are optimistic too. Taiwan is a great example. The Chinese cultural is much stronger than political barriers.
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  303. I am a dentist in Canada, I grew up in Hong Kong and still has many relatives there. This is absolutely a disgrace the way for the government to treat the vulnerable elderly. In Canada, low income seniors can go to the dentist for treatment for free.
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  304. Don't forget to free Michaels. Arbitrary detentions are unacceptable.
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  305. You watch way too much internet. Give me a call in 5 years.
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  306. Jade is awesome 👍
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  307.  @marat4519  That's why so many US citizens moved to China. How many Chinese citizens moved to USA?
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  308.  @Andy-P  Taiwanese people want freedoms and democracy. Only a small percentage want independence.
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  309. ​ @kennedy6618 You mean as Chinese I should invade Ukraine?
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  310. ​@ToiChutGongWu so we should bring Hong Kong in line with United States, Australia, Singapore, Canada in terms of democracy and freedoms?
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  311. He competed a lot in the United States. No wonder he speaks English. We should thank the US government to allow Chinese athletes to compete and gain experience.
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  312.  Zhang Zhuisui  It was Deng Xiao Ping who industrialized China. It was Xi Jin Ping who made China powerful. Mao killed more Chinese than the Japanese did.
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  313. Give China has 1.4 billion people, while USA has 380 million, that's not surprising.
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  314. @LivingLonger  Yes, we do have Nationalsecuritylaws. . But the National security laws are not used to silence the opposition parties, or restrict the fundamental freedoms under our constitution (aka Basic Laws in Hong Kong).
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  315.  @CyrusJanssen  I cannot agree with you more. Releasing both Meng and the Michaels are a MUST for both countries moving forward.
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  316.  @barkobummer  There are many countries in the world that are as free, if not freer, than United States, yet without the guns and violence. You know these countries. Why don't Americans move there?
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  317. How does Putin emerge as winner of geopolitics when he wasn't allowed to set foot in South Africa due to the arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court?
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  318. As the Chinese market grows, Renminbi is playing an increasingly important role for the world economy. Its next step is to be a freely convertible currency. Convertibility is an important factor in international trades.
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  319. You need to read her book. I did.
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  320. Free trade is important to China. Both Argentina beef and Australian coal should be allowed to ship to China.
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  321. AI is already changing the world.
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  322. Absolutely 👍
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  323. @神州 Shenzhou  Between 500000 and 2 million people died as a result of the partition Between India and Pakistan. India has a history of border conflicts with China and Pakistan. The independence and sovereign of the Indian government have never been questioned.
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  324. @Anonymous  you made a good point. India had to rely on China during the COVID-19 lockdown. That's why I have no idea why Shenzhou said Indians have colonial mindsets. It is simply untrue. India (and Pakistan) had been independent since 1947.
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  325. @jam-fam  Ukrainian people certainly don't want to be controlled by Russia (China has upheld Ukraine independence since 1992). As you have sad, it is a multipolar world. Russia needs to withdraw its troops ASAP to achieve peace. We Chinese have been invaded by a predatory powerful foreign country before (Japan, 1937 to 1945) to naturally we should support Ukraine independence. 🇺🇦
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  326.  @wrongchannel2780  The answer is 10%.
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  327.  中国历史  Since 2014, the Chinese government has pursued a policy which has led to more than one million Muslims (the majority of them Uyghurs) being held in secretive detention camps without any legal process in what has become the largest-scale detention of ethnic and religious minorities since the Holocaust.
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  328. The youth unemployment remains a concern. Lots of university grads are coming in the next few years.
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  329. @Shenzhou.  default on the debt is not crushed. Many countries have defaulted on the debt for many reasons. Russia defaulted on its debt on 27th June 2022. Is Russia crushed?
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  330. The invasion of Vietnam by China in 1979 was still remembered by many Vietnamese today.
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  331. That's an outstanding video. Can't believe so many Western brands in China.
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  332. @rsuriyop  Ask the neighbors of China (India, Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan) how "peaceful" China is.
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  333.  @BSnicks  Chinese sanction on Australia is another example.
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  334.  @jakeroper1096  I live in Toronto. EVs are getting more and more popular now.
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  335. @nanyanguo1  But in the 1930s, the southern countries were basically local and isolated powers. Most of the conflicts were occurring in the European theater. Mind you, Brazil declared war against Nazi Germany in 1942.
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  336.  @leonluo4061  free to protest in Hong Kong? Please be honest
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  337. Seems like Russian state own MSM.
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  338. Then don't use Tiktok. Nobody forces you to use it.
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  339. Susan is a legend. One of my idol back in those days.
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  340. The ineffective and poorly run Hong Kong government has been responsible for much of the unrest. It is not accountable to the Hong Kong people. You think CCP should do something about it?
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  341.  @AlexanderTheGreat-f5r  Taiwan (part of China) is the other alternative.
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  342. The crackdowns in technologies and social lives show that doing business in China does carry significant risks and unpredictabilities. The upcoming inevitable housing bubble crisis doesn't help either.
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  343.  @daomingjin  why not move to China if you're that unhappy with the government? If I were you, I would.
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  344. Cyrus, you said you hope China can REALLY step up and REALLY be that peacemaker and REALLY help Russia come to the conclusion that they need to find the ceasefire with Ukraine. I certainly hope the same. But based on China's actions, one month into the war, do you REALLY think China will do it?
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  345. Wholeheartedly agree with President Xi's statement. Make so much sense. Can you please give the source of the quote? Thank you.
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  346. Great to see the Chinese technology developments.
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  347. The Titanic should be somewhere in there. Maybe replacing the Psycho.
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  348. Very very impressed with your foreign languages, Cyrus.
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  349. ​ @jamilbrugsen1362 Chinese people also need to make a living.
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  350.  @SportZFan4L1fe  These areas were effectively controlled by Russia even prior to the 2022 invasion. How did the invasion to Kiyv go? How did Russia do in Bucha?
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  351. 👍
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  352. ​@James Lee As the biggest polluter in terms of absolute numbers in the world, I agree that China must lead by example to cut down pollution emissions. And yes, China's no limit friendship to the Russian invasion of Ukraine also severely damages its reputation. We Chinese have seen our homes invaded before (Japan 1937 to 1945) so we know how the Ukrainians feel.
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  353. ​ @dragonli7106 The American sanctions don't work anymore because several countries are actively helping Putin by buying Russian oil and gas. And you know which countries we are talking about.
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  354.  @relaxwhc  Cantonese are extremely difficult to learn. Especially for non Chinese.
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  355. Doesn't 🇷🇺 needs a government change?
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  356. Of course, we in China can get arrested for complaining as well.
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  357. The media problem is both ways. All Chinese media are communist and state controlled. By continuously criticizing United States and democracy (especially CGTN) they have severely damage US CHINESE relationship instead of promoting it.
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  358.  @jurgenangler5294  why would China break all the trade? It will severe hurt the Chinese people.
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  359.  @benglim226  Are you talking about the 3 years arbitrary detentions of the Michaels?
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  360. China is addicted to crackdown on freedoms.
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  361. Thanks for your sharing. What do you think about the state run media in China, as compared to the media in United States?
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  362. USA needs Chinese cotton. Just like China needs Australian coal.
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  363. United States is back. Finally.
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  364. So why did Hong Kong (part of China) ban non violent, peaceful protest?
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  365. According to CY Leung, former Chief executive of Hong Kong (a part of China), North Korea has democracy as well.
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  366. I pray every day that people in China and other countries in the world can have religious freedom and worship God without persecution.
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  367.  @asj685  China has its issues of demographics and huge debt.
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  368. There are lots of things the west can learn from China.
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  369. It was genocide. No question about it. Just like the cultural revolution.
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  370. @marie1938  Thanks for your sharing. As a HongKongers, I went to visit in the mainland many times and did encountered discrimination and unfriendly faces. It was probably a matter of misunderstanding and stereotypes. Hopefully, with more integration and people exchanges, both sides will understand each other better.
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  371. Don't I have the right to infect others?
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  372. Chinese people should go to Taiwan to see why freedom and democracy is important for Taiwanese people.
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  373. What about Eastern propaganda from China?
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  374. Taiwanese people have witnessed the implementation of "one country 2 systems" in Hong Kong, and see how "successful" it is. That's why Taiwanese voted for DPP repeatedly. I love China. Beijing can do a better job implementing 1C2S by protecting freedoms and democracy
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  375. China hasn't even land on the moon yet.
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  376. There's no question that the average Chinese know the America better than the average American know about China. Hopefully, China will allow more Americans (and other Westerners) to settle down and live/work in China.
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  377. ​@afryanmahendra2055 Beijing's definition of two systems is very different from the liberal definition of two systems. In Beijing's mind, freedoms was given by the authorities, not by the court systems and definitely not by the constitution (The Basic law). I don't blame the CPC for mishandling. They have no concept and definitely no experience on implementing freedoms and democracy.
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  378. @eyeonchina2023  China's aging demographics is a serious long-term concern. The workforce is shrinking. Immigration is one way to alleviate the problem
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  379. @Equal2u  Agressor what? What part of Russia did Ukraine invade?
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  380.  @amournassorsaid7694  What about removing Putin from the presidential office?
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  381. @Shenzhou.  China stopped importing coal from Australia (the largest coal importer to China) in 2020 and coal shortage resulted in blackouts in Chinese cities in 2021. Once again, it is the people who pay the price for decoupling. Have you been to China? Glad that Australia didn't decouple from China.
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  382.  @joecleary579  How do you hold a Russia election when all the major opponents were killed or banned from running?
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  383. @zeeone4492  Good point. Turkey has the protection shield of NATO and with the ownership of Bosphorus Strait limits the power of Russian Navy. In the meantime, Turkey maintains a cordial relationship with Russia and imports Russian oil. Turkey doesn't want to become the next Ukraine
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  384. My best Olympic moments are 2 of them. a) Watching Chinese Taipei ( ie Taiwan) beat China in badminton to win Gold. Seeing how happy the Taiwanese people are. b) Watching Hong Kong received 2 Gold medals. Best Olympic games ever. Proud of their achievements.
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  385. Great interview. I was recently in the United States, and everything was expensive. But wait until the tariffs, everything will be out of reach. Thinking about moving to Canada?
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  386. Wishing more people can visit China and open the eyes.
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  387. Ask the Syrians and the Ukrainians how do they feel of Putin and Russia.
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  388. The past is NOT useless. We must learn from the mistakes and make sure atrocities won't happen again.
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  389. Singapore is the reason why democracy and freedoms work for Chinese people. Its foreign policy is also outstanding. Singaporeans should be proud of their country.
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  390.  @albback8176  the war is between Ukraine and Russia. China is the best mediator since it's friends with both of them.
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  391. That young man speaking at 2:05 has a very good point. The Chinese MSM media coverage of USA during the COVID pandemic was very negative. Certainly this is not healthy towards US/China relationship.
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  392.  @saisirvous7363  not for the Chinese state run media. Do you know why?
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  393. @joewong438  it is rather difficult to set up a business in China, let alone a profitable one.
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  394. Shaun is right. The CPC's unwillingness to listen to criticism is a serious hindrance to its development.
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  395.  @romanceidiot  They have unlimited friendship with a country that invaded Afghanistan, Syria, Georgia, Crimea, Ukraine.
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  396. @Estiennè Taylor  China could easily have informed USA that the balloon (the size of 3 school bus) is heading towards USA, and specifically on the Montana missile launch site. How difficult was it?
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  397. Protests in Hong Kong are brutally suppressed whether NGO were involved or not. If you criticize Beijing, you got arrested.
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  398. When Russia is spending more than a third of national expenditures on the war, and they're not winning, it is time to pull out of Ukraine. Ukraine is becoming Afghanistan 2.0, except that Russia military has lost much more men than ever in Afghanistan. We Chinese people have seen our country being invaded by a stronger aggressor (Japan 1937 to 1945). Point #1 of the Chinese Peace Plan called for the respect of the borders. It is time for Putin to respect the borders.
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  399.  @Shenzhou.  I agree with you. A lot Hong Kong students do not know about opium war , colonialism, Great leap forward, cultural revolution, June 4th massacre etc. They should be taught accordingly.
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  400. ​@eric kanter Ask the people of Ukraine, ask the people of Georgia, ask the people of Syria, ask the people of Belarus. Even Central Asian countries are leaving the Russia's influence and draw closer to China. The world is turning into a multipolar world order.
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  401.  @sylvesterfong9275  How many times China allow Americans to compete in China?
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  402. @Shenzhou.  Had Japan negotiated a peace treaty with China instead of pressing to win an unwinnable war, it would have avoided the eventually unconditional surrender that followed, and millions of Japanese could avoid dying. Yes, peace between Russia and Ukraine is still possible.
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  403.  @constitutionloversue  Ukraine had never applied to NATO before the invasion
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  404. When China stop importing Australian coal, it's the Chinese who endure power outage.
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  405. @TheMarcuslindberg  i live in Canada. Chinese government always emphasizes that it is important for Chinese companies to invest in Canadian resources, yet at the same time, Chinese resources are off limits to foreigners (like Australian and Canadian). Huawei is a good example. If China wants us to open our markets, maybe China should open its market first. You can't go both ways.
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  406.  @CyrusJanssen  Compare with America, the average Chinese and average Russian have even less say on the direction of their respective militaries.
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  407. @Tabula_Rasa1  Thanks for asking. I have always considered myself Chinese and pro China. Britain did not implement democracy to Hong Kong due to strong opposition from Beijing, premier Zhou Enlai even threatened to imvade Hong Kong should it be granted democracy. Hong Kong and Taiwan both belong to China. Democracy and freedoms are integral parts of one country, two systems. Should democracy succeed in Hong Kong, should the freedoms be preserved in Hong Kong, then the peaceful reunification between mainland and Taiwan will be possible. Ultimately, it is up to Beijing to decide China's future. Not British, not the United States.
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  408. @Tabula_Rasa1  you misunderstood my point towards the British rule. We knew Britain would not rule Hong Kong forever and would return to China in some way. To smooth to transaction, Hong Kong should be given democracy and freedoms. The big goal is not just for the sake of Hong Kong but Taiwan. Surveys show that only about 3 to 4 percent of Taiwanese want reunification with the mainland. Why so darn low, because they see that mainland WILL NOT KEEP THEIR PROMISES AND THEIR WAY OF LIFE, unlike the British (who had done a lot of harm in their colonial rule). You said Beijing would like to decide China's future without outside influences. It was Beijing itself who CUT OFF the government exchanges with Taiwan since 2016. It was Beijing itself who decide to fly fighter jets everyday to provoke Taiwan. It was Beijing itself who influenced Taiwan election and fell flat on its face. In short, if Beijing can tolerate democracy and freedoms, prove it in Hong Kong and use it as a blueprint to peacefully reunify with Taiwan. Don't blame everything with outside forces if you can't get your acts together.
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  409. @Shenzhou.  If you read the Basic Law carefully, China allows Chief Executive to be voted by Universal Suffrage. The legislative council also allows direct elections. This is to ensure that mainland will not be governing Hong Kong directly. Giving the Hong Kong people the confidence of 1 country 2 systems. It is now the year 2024, how are things working out?
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  410. @Shepherd Mao  This is a Multipolar world. CHINA is one of the largest arms exporters in the world.
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  411.  @condorX2  great point.👍 She just taught the Chinese people how to use the VPN.
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  412. @Shenzhou.  It is up to the people of Taiwan to elect a leader that can bring peace, freedoms and democracy, which are the values of Taiwan.
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  413.  @haoduo5331  Chinese people deserves democracy. If Taiwan is Chinese, it deserves democracy. If mainland is Chinese, it deserves democracy too.
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  414. You'll find it very useful learning Chinese.
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  415. If Cyrus is the CHINESE president, the world would be heaven now.
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  416. @spafon7799  Great point. I trust Xi Junping will not be as crazy as Putin.
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  417. If China honored the one country two systems and protect the rights and freedoms of the Hong Kong people, why do they want to leave?
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  418.  @seowlingwee4693  The problem is, the voters who elect the politicians don't like China, and they are willing to express their feelings. China can and should improve its image abroad. The recent crackdown on democracy and freedoms in Hong Kong don't help.
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  419. Green energy is the future. Kudos for China for promoting it.
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  420.  @Shenzhou.  check your reliable news source, stay away from Eastern MSN like people's daily and CGTN. May other commentators like Mr. Noel Borbon will give you some insight.
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  421. @PhiloSurfer NOWHERE did USA promise to slow down selling weapons to Taiwan. In fact, USA should sell more weapons with heavier Chinese military threat, but they didn't.
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  422. The reputation of the BRI among Italians hadn't been great even before the signing in 2019. The withdrawal was not a surprise.
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  423. As a father, it hurts.
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  424. Hong Kong people are leaving the city in record numbers.
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  425. ​ @MikeJones69696  Ask the neighbors of China (Japan, South Korea, The Philippines, Vietnam, India etc.) the true colors of Chinese bullying.
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  426. @神州 Shenzhou  Huawei is banned in Australia the same reason why Facebook is banned in China. As a Facebook user, it is up to Chinese government whether they allow Facebook. As a Chinese, it is up to the Australia government whether they allow Huawei.
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  427.  @Shenzhou.  President Xi spoke to Putin in person 40 times throughout the years. President Xi spoke to Zelenskyy only once over the phone (never in person) after the invasion. Do you know why?
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  428. @Stunning and Brave  36%! That's very very high.
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  429. ​@神州 Shenzhou Putin said China's plan correlates to Russian interests. It is VERY FAR from agreeing to the plan. If Russia agrees to the plan, all troops would be out of Ukraine now. Isn't Ukraine a sovereign country?
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  430. Curling is great for spectators
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  431. Yes, no question we need to travel more to learn about the world.
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  432.  Current Channel  good point. Maybe Cyrus should be writing about the Chinese Judiciary system.
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  433. American did the right thing by withdrawing missiles from Turkey. They have never been deployed since. Ukraine has never deployed anti Russian missiles.
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  434. Taiwan is the living proof that freedoms and democracy are possible for Chinese people (Taiwanese are Chinese just like HongKongers are Chinese). When Beijing is able to respect and maintain the democracy and freedoms enjoy by the Taiwanese, that will be the time for reunification.
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  435.  @misterbig9025  But Beijing can't handle Taiwanese freedoms and democracy. How can peacefully reunification occur?
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  436. Hi Cyrus, you should check out the fully robotic no human contact restaurant in the Beijing Olympic village. Marvelous.
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  437. Defend itself by invading Ukraine? That's exactly what Hitler said. Defending the motherland by invading Poland.
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  438.  @smbdcry  it already is
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  439. The problem about "the land of freedom "? It has too much freedom and not enough responsibilities. United States and her people can really learn something from China and the Chinese.
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  440. China's support of the military coup is another example of interference on another country.
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  441. Thanks for quoting Fareed Zakaria of CNN. His insights were very accurate. It is time now for both China and the United States to de escalate and reestablish the communication.
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  442. Cyrus, you emphasize that every democracy needs constant improvements. In Hong Kong, there were BACKWARDS PROGRESS IN THE LAST 20 YEARS.
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  443. ​ @hannnare1172 Vietnam did invite US. Was the Vietnam War justified?
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  444. There are many ways for the Beijing government to improve the image of China and Chinese people all over the world.
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  445.  @james_l4337  yes, there were ban. Australian lobster was banned as well.
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  446. We should display the scrupture internationally. So that people will not forget what happened in Beijing.
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  447. Yes. Just like the Australian coal. They succeeded in China.
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  448.  @Shenzhou.  We all know that Chinese Russian relationship is rock solid. Is Chinese Ukraine relationship rock solid?
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  449.  @argonanfangchen6865  without term limits, the leadership power will be subjected to abuse. Dictatorship such as Stalin, Hitler and Mao were created that way.
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  450. It was a horrible event. We shall never forget.
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  451. Great video Cyrus. 1:50 "when Huawei's back was against the war, it will inevitably pivoted and found an alternative solution.". Credits to Chinese creativity, not to mention research and development. Australian coal industry actually doing better last year by finding new markets, following the ban from China.
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  452. It is a logical move by the government
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  453. Chinese media are also known to be extremely biased. This is a global problem, not just a western problem.
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  454. Many US people are sick of their government, too. They can use their voting rights to change it. For those Chinese who are so sick of their government. Too bad, so sad.
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  455. ​ @nickiseb8910  I live 10 minutes from a Chinese secret police station in Canada.
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  456. That's a wonderful comment. Thanks. Just a note, you can love a country without loving the ruling political party. That's true for both China and US (and other countries too). It's true that the image of CCP has taken a big hit for the last few years.
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  457. Ask his friend Putin to bail.him out
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  458. Very impressed with the industrial parks between China and Malaysia.
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  459. You still need oxygen (ie air) for the hydrogen to burn.
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  460. If 1 million people, then 2 million people, marched on the streets and the government still ignored them, then NATURALLY they will resort to violence. What else can they do? Three protesters have committed suicide, the government still turned a blind eye.
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  461. Before you complain about the cost of living in the US and western countries. Don't forget that cost of living in major cities in China is very high as well. A typical apartment in Beijing cost 3 million to 4 million RMB (around $500k USD) when the typical white collar in Beijing makes like 200k RMB annually ($30k USD). Shanghai, Hong Kong are the same. In fact, if you factor in the people's income, the relative cost of living of these cities is one of the highest of the world.
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  462.  @Shenzhou.  It is a term well known in Canada.
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  463.  @Shenzhou.  Meng should never have been arrested.
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  464. Great point.
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  465. Should USA declare independence of Taiwan and send in US troops for Peacekeeping, how would CGTN feel?
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  466.  @CyrusJanssen  you are absolutely right. To be fair, most Americans don't know much outside their own country. I had been to Orlando many times, and that was my impression.
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  467. You can check out CGTN how much negativity it writes about the west.
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  468. I migrated to Canada almost 30 years ago because my father who had the foresight predicted that the government would be trash. Thank you Dad.
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  469. ​ @laser-tv2jq  great point. South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, even Vietnam did NOT choose China.
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  470.  @squidster3128  Let's be fair. Singapore people still have a lot to be proud of.
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  471. Have you thought about moving to China, since you love China as much?
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  472. Why not move to Taiwan? You have freedoms and democracy, without the mess of American politics.
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  473. The Security Law has completely undermined Hong Kong's basic rights.
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  474. @Adogsmate4267  Using a phase from the Chinese government. This is a win-win proposition.
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  475. I like android and my son likes apple. We live under the same roof. One country 2 systems. Why did China ask Hong Kong to get rid of Android? Why did China ask Taiwan to get rid of Android?
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  476. @joshtep6784  The destabilization was caused by a government that lacked accountability to the people. Why did it push for an extradition law that was clearly not in the People's interest? Why did no government officials take the blame for their mistakes? Today, Hong Kong is facing a $ 100 billion yearly deficit with no end in sight. Businesses are leaving Hong Kong for countries with better government and a better investment environment.
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  477.  @Andy-P  Don't forget how Beijing completely strip down Hong Kong's freedoms and democracy. One country two systems is a pipedream and the Taiwanese people can see it.
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  478. Are we seeing people moving from democracies to 1 party state?
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  479.  @yct6500  yes. Taiwan has democracy.
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  480.  @MegaCavatina  You made some interesting points, especially about Mao Zedong. Thanks for your opinion.
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  481. Are the Taiwanese people (who are Chinese too) embracing their social political system? Aren't they proving that democracy works in Chinese people? Why don't Beijing acknowledge this reality?
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  482.  @Andy-P  The activities of the Chinese Communist party has severely affected the reputation of China and Chinese abroad.
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  483. I consider myself Chinese and lived in Canada. Sadly, the behaviors of lots of Chinese tourists are simply unacceptable. Very rude.
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  484. Hope you get up in air soon. And hope the political problems of Cathay Pacific will be resolved.
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  485. Wow Cyrus, very impressed about your Mandarin. And good luck with your Cantonese (I am sure you can do it). You have a great job promoting business relationships between Canada and China. Keep it up 😀👍
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  486. @Mihai9985  China has invaded Vietnam in 1979, had numerous border conflicts with India throughout the years, had military conflict with the Soviet Union in.1979, participated in the Korean War, ongoing daily military flights over Taiwan, not to mention 2 weeks ago there was a clash of military ships with the Philippines on the South China Sea that injured multiple soldiers. Don't understand China's warmongering might.
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  487. Many Hong Kong people have moved out of the city in the last 18 months.
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  488. The young man on the video was right. Even if Hong Kong people vote, the outcome doesn't change anything.
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  489. ​ @mamacryright5740  There's always a limit on national security on any country. China, United States, Russia, Canada all included. National security should not be abused or misinterpreted. Russia used national security as a pretense to invade Ukraine. Hong Kong government asks the citizens to go to public libraries to rat out and report books that are unfavourable to China. This doesn't help Hong Kong's reputation.
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  490. Absolutely agree with Cyrus that Chinese and American leaders should meet regularly and build dialogs.
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  491. Long overdue
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  492. You can ask the families of the 2 Michaels, have do they feel? Do they live in a mansion and have all the lawyers like Meng does?
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  493.  @eric4802  Thars violence, that is not peaceful. But going to Victoria Park mourning the dead is peaceful. Walking on the street on July 1st is peaceful. GOVERNMENT STILL BAN THEM
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  494. It is important for any country to diversify foreign reserves in a divided world. Russia was hoping the West would give in to Russian oil and gas, it didn't happen. It is China who has a natural gas shortfall under a brutal winter. Invasion of another sovereign country is never acceptable, whether it is Russia, China, or the United States.
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  495.  @SaretGnasoh  Ukraine had been neutral. It wasn't a member of EU nor a member of NATO. It wasn't until Russia invaded Crimea that it has leaned toward the west. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are NATO members bordering Russia. Should Russia attack them?
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  496. Don't forget that China has almost 4 times the population of the United States.
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  497. Russia's 3 days Ukrainian campaign is now 3 and a half years with no end in sight. Talk about getting stuck in a forever war.
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  498.  @Shenzhou. Is there any evidence Zelenskyy is neo Nazist? Putin also called him drug addicted. Is there any evidence? Should we support a president with this kind of attitude? If Joe Biden called Xi Junping homosexual, Should we defend Biden saying being married is not necessarily straight?
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  499. Cyrus, Trump's appeasement attitude towards Putin was also responsible towards Russian imperialism. Just like Chamberlain's appeasement towards Adolf Hitler was responsible towards German Nationalism and world War 2.
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  500.  @alvino2211  you mean we Chinese should break the laws and defy the government?
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  501. The ineffective Chinese vaccine is why Chile goes to lockdown again.
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  502. Dear Mr. Juniel, Thank you for your Australian perspective. I am a Chinese. WE vote for a pre selected politician. YOU vote for a politician of your choice.
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  503. That's a great product. Do you have a store in the Toronto area? The languages people speak in here are insane!!!!!
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  504. Thai have the right to critcise and vote for the government. Enjoy your right. Chinese can't.
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  505.  @Amadeus8484  no manned landing. USA has a 50 year head start.
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  506. China is a totalitarian state but USA government has checks and balances. When Beijing wants a project done, it gets a project done. There's no opposition or feedback, even if the project doesn't work out.
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  507. @afryanmahendra2055  If China is so good, why did 99percent of Taiwanese people rejected communist rules. If communism is so attractive, why did Hong Kong people left for western countries in record numbers following the national security laws? The significance of 1C2S is WAY MORE THAN HONG KONG. Taiwanese people have seen how China is indirectly governing Hong Kong, and have drawn up that the CPC cannot be trusted. My friend, do you want peaceful reunification or military conflict on the Taiwan Strait?
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  508.  @shawnhennity1769  That's still a lot compared to the wages in China. I don't see many Americans moving to or studying in China.
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  509. @haruyanto8085  Afghanistan screwed up by attacking United States first. Putin said to Tucker Carlson that if Poland attack Russia (or if Putin perceived Poland is attacking), then Putin will invade Poland. You have a problem?
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  510. @haruyanto8085  Which country invaded Poland in 1939, Finland in 1939, Japan in 1945, Hungary in 1956, Czechoslovakia in 1968, Afghanistan in 1979, Moldova in 1992, Chechnya in 1994, Georgia in 2008, Syria in 2012, Crimea in 2014, Ukraine in 2022? Hint: Although I hate the USA, it wasn't the USA.
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  511. Decoupling is impossible. China tried to decouple from Australia back in 2020. It didn't work out for China.
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  512. Chinese tourists are not going to Hong Kong, which is part of China anyway. Do you know why?
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  513. The BRICS mechanism aims to promote peace, security, development and cooperation. Macron’s participation in the BRICS summit will have political consequences if he clashes with Vladimir Putin at the same meeting… Putin may not come because of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Gradually, more and more countries will join the BRICS. Maybe one day USA will join too.
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  514. That's an excellent presentation, Cyrus. Glad to see that both China and United States are investing more in the third world countries, and improving the lives of the people there. This is a perfect example of healthy competition internationally.
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  515. The European supports continue even after American support stops. It must be a multipolar world.
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  516.  @Shenzhou.  CGTN is well known to preach hatred towards USA. Just like New York Times preaches fear towards China. Nobody's is questioning about these, and they're not the only news media to do so. That's why it is not an orange problem. It is a fruit problem.
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  517. I don't always agree with Cyrus, but I agree with his analysis with India. India is always acting in its self-interest. That's why India maintains a relationship with Russia, with China, and with the USA (of course). Prime Minister Modi is not shy to take advantage of every single of these relationships. Is it the reason why Xi refused to go to India for the G20? Who knows.
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  518. @Shenzhou.  China has more influence towards Russia. China has already declared that their friendship with Russia has no limits. China is also much stronger economically. Putin certainly listens much more towards Xi than Modi. That's why China is in a much stronger position to mediate the peace than India.
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  519. Thanks Cyrus for the video. Very touching. I am proud to be a Chinese Canadian and contributing to the society.
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  520.  @fl338  you made an excellent point.
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  521. China can't do it. Just like Russia can't take Ukraine
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  522. ​ @brianliew5901 China wanted to decouple from Australia and "taught them a lesson". It backfield. Glad to know that China had dropped its sanction towards Australia coal.
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  523. Seems like China loves to make enemies.
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  524. @神州 Shenzhou  Sure. The Russian should call for a UN investigation into Bucha as well.
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  525. @CyrusJanssen  Thank you very much for your passionate and to the point opinions. As a Chinese Canadian, I found the American political system illogical and doesn't make sense. That's why I try not to comment too much on it. I will say that American democracy is not the only democracy, and American freedoms are not the only freedoms. MANY COUNTRIES are more democratic, more free and frankly better than the USA. And of course, the Chinese autocratic system has flaws as well. Please continue to promote Chinese/America relationships. Thank you.
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  526.  @Andy-P  you're absolutely right. The impending property crisis in China will be a difficult task to handle.
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  527.  @CyrusJanssen  A great example is Taiwan, which is part of China. People there enjoy freedom and democracy but take their responsibilities seriously. This proves that democracy can work for Chinese.
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  528. The problem is, Hong Kong people love their freedom and democracy, and they're being sqashed by China.
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  529. What about Beijing, China? It is running out of water.
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  530. Wearing masks in public during flu season actually originated in Japan.
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  531. The development of national digital currencies are inevitable. In fact, China is not the first country to do so, the Bahamas is.
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  532. There's a nation that committed massacre of 20 million people in the 1966 and 1976, and it starts with C.
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  533. Maybe Iran gives Hamas a hand. Iran is so rich and powerful with Chinese oil money.
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  534.  @MetaView7  I did. Honestly I didn't believe Russia would invade Ukraine in the first place, but Ukraine wouldn't have stood a chance against the mighty Russia. I was wrong on both counts.
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  535. ​ @MetaView7 The Russian military complex profited big time during the war.
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  536.  @wf645  every situation? In the Sino Vietnam War in 1979, who was the agreesor?
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  537. The fact that Biden started talking directly with Xi Junping is a good sign. Americans voted the right president in November 2020.
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  538.  @Anonymous------  exporting is no longer the most important sector for China. It is about 20.68% of the GDP of the country. The real estate sector is the biggest sector with 30% of the GDP.
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  539.  Truth Bomb  Hostage diplomacy is wrong. To make it worse, China refuses proper legal access for the 2 Canadians. It made the situation from bad to worse.
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  540.  @Wbliss  Riots should not be allowed. In Hong Kong, in United States, in China. Everywhere. However, freedoms of speech, freedoms of press, freedoms of demonstrates, the ability to vote and be voted were promised to Hong Kong. How are the promises coming? Why are so many HK people leaving?
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  541. Don't forget the Australian coal and Taiwanese fruits.
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  542. @dhttube  That's absolutely bullshit. Putin's aggression is completely naked. Hitler also used the same ethnic principle to annex Austria, Poland, Czechoslovakia
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  543. ​ @robertjustinoff845  Russia should not be allowed to do whatever they want. That's why Ukraine is still resisting. Remember, this is a multipolar world.
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  544. @robertjustinoff845  Wasn't the invasion supposed to be over 3 days after February 24th, 2022? Russian army was so much stronger. Shenzhou said it was because of Putin's goodwill????
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  545. Shaun is an outstanding guest. Great to have him in the show.
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  546. ​ @xinyucao1247 What you think about Beijing's handling of the Hong Kong extradition law of 2019, as well as the COVID lockdown in Shanghai in 2022? There were widespread criticism on both, and much are constructive and much are justified. Of course, every country in the world will make mistakes, China including. But did the CPC listen to the critics? No.
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  547.  @riojoe5156  China has unfriendly accusations to United States and India and many other countries too (if you watch CGTN). Should the other countries retaliate?
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  548. They said the storm is strong, but not super strong and missed Hong Kong.
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  549. China also needs a vaccine mandate, especially for the elderly. This is one thing it can learn from the westerm countries.
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  550.  @socrates5647  so why the Canadian court not charge her with espionage and get it over with. Nobody in here will object to it.
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  551.  @KuangWen0  If you ask mainland Chinese, they will readily tell you the many mistakes of Mao Zedong which caused ten of millions Chinese lives. Even the Chinese media had acknowledged the mistakes that Mao made. The only person in the world who said Mao Zedong was perfect and blameless is Shenzhou. Extreme nationalism doesn't promote China's image abroad.
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  552. Why did they have to bus people across the border to attend the rally? The organizer said they love Hong Kong and they love China, they can ask Beijing to withdraw the hated extradition law and keep the freedom of Hong Kong people. If the organizers think that Hong Kong is part of China, then do something concrete for the Hong Kong people.
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  553. Mr. CY Leung. Hong Kong people still remember you denounced the Beijing government after the June 4th massacre. It is on video tapes. By satisfying you lust for power you have destroyed the basic freedom and value of Hong Kong people. Your daughter must be so proud of you.
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  554. Is China overstepping its boundaries on Hong Kong?
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  555. ​@Sino Rich it is legal to purchase VPN in China. However, the government has severe restrictions on VPN usage and block many VPN providers. Should the government listen to the Chinese people and open up the internet? Taiwan (a part of China) does.
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  556. ​ @Shenzhou.  who say the Chinese people don't want free internet? Many parts of China have free internet as their governments listen to their people.
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  557. ​@神州 Shenzhou Numerous surveys in Hong Kong and Taiwan (both part of China) people favor free internet without censorship. The CHINESE governments there listen to the people. Why can't the Beijing government listen to the people?
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  558. ​ @Shenzhou.  Do you have any survey in mainland China for netizens who support internet censorship by government?
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  559. ​@神州 Shenzhou Of course, after the National security laws the internet freedoms of Hong Kong has been eroded.
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  560. Thanks for the video Cyrus. The new TRICKs alliance is akin to the TRIPARTITE Pack in 1939/1940. Certainly, the world is shifting from the Unipolar world order to the Multipolar world order (Just like the late 1930's).
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  561. @Rocksteady-hl2ks  sure. She's doing her job. Unlike many people in UK and Canada.
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  562.  @jamesdorado8324  so how much have the mighty Russian army progressed in the last 20 months of the war?
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  563. @constitutionloversue  Russian peacetalk? Did you miss what Putin say that Ukraine is not worthy of a sovereign country?
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  564.  @constitutionloversue  The British Empire had owned Hong Kong for more than a century. Is it OK for Britain to invade Hong Kong?
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  565.  @ozziepride1973  He was convicted. Everything is true.
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  566. ​ @bartonlee3594 You should go join the Russian army. They really need you.
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  567. They should have a Wuhan style lock down long ago. Aren't Brazilians wearing marks?
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  568. @Mister Big  HongKongers have seen enough and left the city in record numbers. The Basic Law said HongKongers can vote, so the people are voting with their feet.
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  569. ​ @CyrusJanssen The reason why Hong Kong was denied democracy during the Colonial period was because of China, not Britain. Please see my comment above. Thank you.
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  570. @loneranger9376  Beginning of Colonial rule in 1841? Are you serious? It was impossible. The Chinese Communist Party has always opposed to democracy in Hong Kong. Even well before the turnover. It was not exactly a top secret. Hong Kong wouldn't be able to resist a Chinese invasion in the 1950s and 1960s. I leave it up to you to decide whether the UK did the right thing.
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  571.  @loneranger9376  This is why UK was willing to give Hong Kong to China rather than letting it became independent like many other former British colonies. Thanks to the British, Hong Kong people were allowed freedoms that were unheard of for mainlanders. The success of Taiwan shows that Chinese people deserve freedoms and democracy (Taiwanese are by definition Chinese).
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  572.  @loneranger9376  I had witnessed mainlanders risking their lives escaping famine and oppression in China (my father-in-law worked with the border patrol). Hong Kong under British rules gave them the only hope.
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  573.  @hyc1266  Do I sound like a wolf warrior?
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  574. @loneranger9376  agree. Britain legally can hold on to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon after 1997 but chose not to.
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  575.  @DJs021  What was the last time the party chief was replaced by popular uprising? Saying China has democracy is just like saying North Korea has democracy.
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  576. @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong is the first region/city in the world of which a democratically elected government (Great Britain) is handing it willingly to an autocratic one party government (The People's Republic of China). We give credits to Deng Xiaoping to make this innovation possible. He also mentioned that this will be used as a blueprint for the future reunification with Taiwan. This is why it is important for Beijing to tolerate Freedoms and democracy. These are important components. May I ask you, if you are Taiwanese, will you honestly be happy with autocratic rules?
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  577. @Shenzhou.  China had been under imperial rule for more than 90 percent of its 5000 years of history. For many of these periods, China was the strongest and richest country of the world in terms of GDP. It had a powerful army, and the scientific developments were often unparalleled. It was often the envy of the world. Would Chinese people be interested in bringing back the imperialism?
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  578. @katalinkiss120  1) I am not saying USA has the best democracy, far from it. Many countries are better than the States. 2) If you can vote for either Biden or Trump to be the president, what is your choice? 3) If you can vote for either Xi Junping or Deng Xiaoping to be your next Chinese president, which one is your choice?
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  579. @qjtvaddict  Of course, what you're saying is not wrong. Nobody likes to be ruled over by another country. However, during the 50s to the 70s, lots of mainland Chinese did illegally cross the border to Hong Kong to escape political and economic catastrophes. These are the facts. I wish Cyrus could talk about it.
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  580. @brahim119  Can you explain social and economic justice to hundreds of thousands of Chinese homebuyers, who paid for their homes and got nothing back. In proportion to their income, Chinese housing is one of the most expensive in the world. Should these Chinese people vote for a different party?
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  581. Russia may have successfully hosted the BRICS summit, but its influence in the world has been diminished by the escalation of the Ukraine War and the involvement of North Korea troops. Many new BRICS+ members are US allies as well.
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  582. @Shenzhou. Agree with you. Politics should be about what is right. Glad that China is importing Australian coal again. This year has been difficult for China in terms of national disasters. China doesn't need another blackout.
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  583.  @Shenzhou.  The coal trade between China and Australia is both RIGHT and POPULAR.
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  584.  @genbond7459  I won't say AI will take away all our human jobs (like Musk described). But in the future, human workers have to COEXIST with AI.
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  585. There are many beautiful historic sites in China. Definitely worth visiting.
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  586. @神州 Shenzhou  Putin just pushed the traditionally neural Finland to join the NATO. Putin is not only arrangant, but also confrontational (just like Rubio).
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  587. ​ @asocialsocialist2534  By the way, you said Putin's speech made sense. Isn't it the same Putin who called a Jew whose family perished in the holocaust a "neo Nazi " needs to be "Denazified"????
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  588. ​@神州 Shenzhou Is there anything Zelenskyy did to show him a Neo Nazi? Putin didn't bring any evidence. It was OK to criticize Zelenskyy's lack of political experience. But calling him a Neo Nazi is like calling President Xi a homosexual.
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  589. China's horrible records speak for itself.
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  590. Both Meng and the 2 Michaels should be freed as soon as possible. These are human rights violation.
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  591.  @basook6116 USA was not alone. The cultural revolution in China resulted in 20 million deaths (official numbers). The person who started it is on the 100 yuan bill.
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  592.  @Shenzhou. Taiwanese voters have seen how one country 2 systems worked out and voted accordingly. Beijing can and should woo the Taiwanese voters to back the KMT again. Beijing can exert enormous political power in Taiwan.
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  593.  @Shenzhou.  American voters definitely picked the right president in 2020. Looking forward to more dialogs between Xi and Biden.
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  594.  @nvmtt  The cost of housing in China is very high relative to Chinese income. In fact, one of the highest in the world.
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  595. Good to hear from you. Stay safe. I grew up in Hong Kong and been to Shenzhen many times. Nice city.
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  596. Joe Biden is a decent politician. He is undoing the damages caused by Trump.
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  597.  @chongdi6140  violence should not be respected. What about the peaceful protests and demonstration in Hong Kong? They were NOT reported by the state run MSM. Do you know why?
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  598. Russia may or may not have the audacity to declare war on Germany
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  599. @神州 Shenzhou  Don't call Pakistan and India blood brothers. They don't even call themselves blood brothers. They have differences, but try to coexist.
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  600.  @spafon7799  I live in Canada. Chinese Canadians are generally well treated here.
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  601. @jam-fam  sure. Ukraine belongs to Ukraine, not Russia.
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  602. @Sequr2289  The war is between Russia and Ukraine. We have enough on Ukraine perspective already, we need to bring in some Russian and see how they feel. Kasparov is an excellent political analyst.
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  603. What about Garry Kasporov? He should be invited to this channel and given his views (he's Russian).
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  604. Eileen is proudly American and proudly Chinese. She didn't just benefited from the superior American training. She also benefited from the freedom of speech (expressed her support of gender and race equalities) and freedom of press (which helped her modeling career), plus her right to be critical of the government and politics (her vocal support of Black Lives Matter). If she can bring these important values of freedom to China, this will benefit the Chinese much more than winter sport developments. This will improve the reputations of China and Chinese. As a Chinese, I am proud of her achievements 👏 👍🤝
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  605. Various European countries continue to support Ukraine with weapons and other means during the period when US paused it support. This showed that this is not just an US issue. This is a European issue. If Ukraine falls, Eastern European countries will be wide open to the Putin invasion, who had made no secret about restoration of past Soviet influences.
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  606. Singapore has never been an allied of United States On the other hand, Singapore and China has been friends since Lee Kuan Yew and Dang Xiao Ping. China has been Singapore's largest trading partner.
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  607. @musicclassic5938  You don't need a referendum to join an alliance. Malaysia and Thailand didn't have referendums before deciding to join BRICS. Argentina didn't have referendum to quit the BRICS. Surveys showed that Swedes and Fins overwhelmingly approved the joining of NATO. Do you know why?
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  608. @daddy9267  North Korea and Iran had been supplying weapons to Russia in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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  609. @Shenzhou.  Finland was dominated by Soviet (and subsequent Russia) political influence since World War 2. The unipolar involvement is not anymore. Finland is of course not alone. Other Eastern European countries such as Poland, Czechoslovakia, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia also broke free from the unipolar Russian/Soviet involvement and eventually joined NATO. This is truly a multipolar world.
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  610. The truckers are agent for COVID.
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  611. China is free to do so.
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  612.  @kiklasv  Violence should be porsecuted. But peaceful protests are allowed under the Chinese constitution. Why are they banned?
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  613.  @billienomates1606  That's one of the reasons why Russia invaded.
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  614. Authoritarian governments tend to be politically close to other authoritarian governments, and democratic governments tend to be aligned with other democracies. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of Solomon islands chose China for political gains and help him solidify power. Donald Trump was likewise close to Russia during his presidency. This is why he wasn't sanctioned by the Russia government.
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  615. The US inflation rate is 3.1% in January 2024. The Canadian inflation rate is 2.86% in January 2024. The UK inflation rate is 4% in January 2024. The Russian inflation rate is 7.5% in November 2023. What should we say?
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  616. US position hasn't changed.
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  617. @jordie4423 Good to see democratic countries are united against authoritarian and dictatorship.
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  618.  @UncleSF888  China keeps bullying its neighbors
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  619.  @stunningandbrave2520  China's trade sanctions against Australia left a very bad impression on the Australian people.
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  620. @Barton Lee  China can and should use their influence to end the war. China had been invaded before (Japan 1937 to 1945) so there's no way they should support the invasion.
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  621. China should stop bashing US on Twitter and state media such as CGTN. 20 millions Chinese are being locked down now.
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  622. I am sharing a posting and welcome your opinions. "The United States is the greatest threat to global security. The United States is also the greatest contributor to the global security. China is the greatest greenhouse gas emitter of the world. China is also the greatest contributor of reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of the world. "
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  623. Cyrus, as a Chinese Canadian, I have been yelled at the street before due to China's arbitrary detention of the 2 Michaels. When Huawei was rejected by Canada for the 5g network, none of the Chinese Canadians went up and defend Huawei. The last 3 years have been difficult for China's images abroad. The pandemic, the lock down (especially Shanghai), Beijing's crackdown on tech and business, the suppression and exodus in Hong Kong. I love China. Hopefully one day it can work with the west and lead to a better world.
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  624. The last few years a lot of college/university grads are coming out, that's partially responsible for the high youth unemployment. The COVID recovery has been slow. That doesn't help either.
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  625. It is repulsive because HE TWISTED THE Truth.
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  626. @gliu1431  China never colonized Vietnam, that didn't mean the invasion was justified. Vietnam wasn't threatening China at any time. Do you think America invasion of Iraq was justified? America never "colonized " Iraq.
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  627. ​ @ivyngo110  Well, they know about the Chinese government better than we do.
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  628.  @rogerchenny6129  I watched CGTN and they gave me all the information a need. Great station.
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  629.  @shawnhennity1769 My family pays Chinese tax. Why don't you mind your own business? If you want to criticize China, that's fine. I am entitled to my opinion just like you are.
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  630.  @Shenzhou.  Ukraine wants peace, US wants peace. But it was Russia who violated the sovereignty of Ukraine. Peace is possible when Russia withdraw its troops from Ukraine. China has recognized Ukraine's sovereignty for more than 30 years. Do you agree with China's decision?
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  631. ​ @Shenzhou.  Russia did not agree to the peace plan. They are not willing to return land to Ukraine.
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  632. ​@神州 Shenzhou Zelenskyy was opened to the peace plan, that's why he would like to talk to president Xi. Even openly invited Xi to visit Ukraine. But Xi refused to talk to Zelenskyy. How can this plan move forward when China openly favor one side as far as communications?
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  633.  @quocjchau  To peacefully unite with Taiwan is in Beijing's hand. Beijing should sit down on the table with Taiwan, hammer out the difference, and without the US interference. Beijing and Taipei have too much in common, and war between the 2 can easily lead to WW3.
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  634. Thank you Cyrus for this excellent video. 👏
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  635.  @francesco6017  Taiwanese people can vote for their leaders
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  636.  @rider2731  That's what Mao Zedong asked the Chinese to do.
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  637. Countries around the world like Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan (it's part of China), India, Australia have risen up. But they don't choose China. Do you know why?
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  638.  @Toni-to8je  I am Chinese. I am not American. America has lots of problems.
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  639.  @legatilegions8055  agree with you. He's a wonderful leader in times of crisis.
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  640. I am Chinese living in Canada. We don't have the proliferation of drugs (especially Fentenyl) and proliferation of firearms (legal and illegal) like our neighbors down south. Guess which country has the lower violent crime rate?
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  641. That's a true leader. COUMO 2024.
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  642. "China has a peace plan." Are you referring to the Chinese peace plan towards Taiwan?
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  643.  @TheExtraterrestrial99  what are the alternatives if people are not satisfied with the central government? Just like Russia, North Korea, there are none.
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  644.  @cyprianuslilikk.p.7937  That's not true for Taiwan. Young people tend to support the DPP government but older people support the KMT.
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  645. If Jimmy Lai does it in the US, people will vote off the government. Can Chinese and Hong Kong people vote off the government?
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  646. Pelosi should have canceled or at least postponed her trip. I am glad that United States officials were allowed to express their disapproval. Such opinions will not be tolerated in mainland China or Hong Kong.
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  647. Karkiv is only 20 km from the Russian border. Allowing missiles to strike across the border makes militarily sense. Otherwise, Russian missiles will just hide across the border and strike the city with impurity.
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  648. I live in Canada. The CPC does interfere with our democracy because it is so easy to do and without any consequences.
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  649.  @Epistemophilia7  you should be happy that the Malaysia government implemented a vaccine mandate. For you own sake.
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  650. If you are upset about HongKongers, you can ask for their independence. It worked for Malaysia and Singapore.
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  651. As the speaker addressed, the Hong Kong government has been poorly run for a prolonged period. It failed to address the key issue, HOUSING, which has been progressively worse since the handover. The approval rate of the government has been a JOKE for a long time.
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  652.  @jellybeanABCDE  Would be great if Cyrus can do more. Hong Kong had been in bad shape since the government screwed up the 2019 extradition agreement.
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  653. @Ling lw  There is footage that the faster Chinese fighter aircraft bumped into the slower, less maneuverable American reconnaissance aircraft, causing the accident. In addition, the accident occurred in disputed international water that had been claimed by both China and Vietnam. The balloon flied right over US airspace. Still, China disassembled the US aircraft and returned it 3 months later.
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  654.  @selcukcilek555  South Vietnam was part of Vietnam at that time. Just like mainland China is part of China.
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  655. What about China importing Australian coal?
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  656. It's wonderful for Brazil to join the BRI. It is good not only for Brazil, but for the entire Latin America. Brazil can also maintain its good relationship with the United States. Many countries do.
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  657. Hamas is a terrorist organization. But let's be clear, China doesn't support Hamas. China support Israel. China support Palestine.
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  658. ​ @Shenzhou.  Chinese military budget is the second largest in the world. It has the largest army in the world. It has the largest number of navy ships in the world. If you consider the building cost of Chinese military equipment is a fraction of thar of USA, and the cost of personnel (salary cost) of Chinese military is much less than USA, you can argue that China spend as much in the military compared with USA.
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  659.  @af664  Of course China should step out to stop the war. And they can do it. The question is, would they do it?
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  660. ​@CyrusJanssen yes Cyrus. Just ask the Russian people.
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  661. ​ @thisiskevin1000 France's Macron also advocate closer relationship with China, but the French people don't support him.
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  662. China has full sovereignty over Hong Kong and nobody dispute that. . But Hong Kong and Mainland are supposed to govern differently. In many situations, it isn't.
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  663. Trump has joined the dark forces and became the Darth Vader.
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  664.  @Shenzhou.  From my experience as an Asian Canadian I have never been treated as a foreigner. I openly invite you to come to Canada to visit us, and see why so many Chinese have decided to call Canada home.
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  665. Your mandarin is AMAZING.
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  666.  @SaretGnasoh  "US pushing Ukraine for war with Russia" What do you think?
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  667.  C H HON  The wishes of Taiwanese people are simple. Numerous surveys and studies will confirm these. THEY DON'T WANT INDEPENDENCE. THEY WOULD PREFER THE STATUS QUO. You clearly disagree with them, (that's ok), but Taiwanese embrace their democracy. Undemocratic countries doesn't equate economic growth, just ask North Korea.
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  668. @Shenzhou.  Mao's mistake is that he was a bad administrator. For example, Mao's insistence on maintaining high grain export quotas in the face of clear evidence of poor crop output during the great leap forward were responsible for the famine. Yang Jisheng, a former communist party member and former reporter for the official Chinese news agency Xinhua, puts the blame squarely on Maoist policies and the political system of totalitarianism, such as diverting agricultural workers to steel production instead of growing crops, and exporting grain at the same time. But make no mistake about it. Mao Zedong was a heck of a leader. Most would agree.
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  669. Bad Wolf Iris no he didn't.
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  670. @LoC28C  98 percent of Taiwanese people oppose reunification with mainland for a multitude of reasons. Unless these numbers drastically change, reunification with mainland will not happen.
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  671. Shaun has the guts and audacity to speak the truth. 50 percent of the people in Shanghai are depressed. Hard to believe.
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  672. Putin has zero justification for not only attacking the entire Ukraine, but committed multiple war crimes including attacking civilians and hospitals. If security concerns allow a country to invade another, than it was justified for Japan to invade China in 1937.
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  673.  @edwardgabriel5281  excellent point 🙏
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  674. This is one thing that China can definitely learn from the States.
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  675. The Chinese communist party is a problem for many countries, not just Australia.
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  676. Thank you Cyrus and Brian for your sharing. I love Simu Liu. He's a wonderful Chinese success story. Hope that one day Chinese people can have the freedom to watch Shangchi movie.
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  677.  @CyrusJanssen  I respectively disagree with you. Chinese people are smart enough to decide which is good and which is not good. They deserve to right to choose just like western people. We are no longer in colonialism anymore.
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  678.  @Shenzhou.  the word "Colonial" means Chinese people are being told what to do and what not to do. For example, in the 19th century Chinese people are not allow to reside in several parts of Hong Kong (as decidedby the government). Today, in mainland China, Chinese people are not allowed to watch several movies (as decided by the government).
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  679.  @Shenzhou.  I agree with you. Western Colonialism is gone. Chinese can live anywhere in Hong Kong. But Colonialism of the mind still persist. Like what happens in China.
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  680.  @Shenzhou.  A lot of my Chinese friends watch Shangchi to support Simu (being Chinese) Did you watch it in China?
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  681. Do you know a country that sanction Australian wine and lobster. Hint: it is not USA.
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  682. Europe should pressure Putin to stop the war. China should do the same thing. High enwrgy prices do not benefits Europe and China.
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  683. China has a brutal dictatorship. But this is the right way to fight the virus. You don't control the virus with democracy.
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  684.  @CyrusJanssen  The costs of Healthcare in the States are out of control. On the other hand, we see doctors being gunned down by disgruntled patients, this is unacceptable too.
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  685.  @hiramshen5902  The catholic church must bear a lot of the responsibilities.
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  686. Welcome to the police state
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  687.  @solonavi3928  Absolutely agree with you. 星加坡人有值得自豪的地方。Glad their sanction Russia.
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  688. The modern equivalent of Hilter youth brainwash movement.
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  689. I want both Meng and the 2 Michaels to win. But at least Meng has an open trial.
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  690.  @Shenzhou.  The EU’s bans and price caps have resulted in a decline of daily fossil fuel revenues from the bloc of nearly 85%, falling from their March 2022 peak of $774 million per day to $119 million as of February 22nd, 2023. On the other hand, China and India have greatly stepped up purchasing Russian resources, making up the shortfall.
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  691. @Shenzhou.  So what's wrong with EU aiding a non EU country? Iran and North Korea are actively aiding Russia. They don't belong to any military or political union.
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  692. @anjunadeep.8384  Why did 2 million Hong Kong people protested PEACEFULLY in June 2019? What did the beloved Hong Kong government do?
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  693.  @Shenzhou.  You didn't tell me what happened in Hong Kong on those 2 days.
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  694. Derisking, not decoupling. You can't really decouple from China. Just like China can't decouple from the west.
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  695. @Adogsmate4267  Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland are part of China. The rise of mainland China economy during the 1990s and 2000s was closely tied to exports to the western countries, including the United States. Once again, give credit to the Chinese people. But don't say United States suppressed China at that time.
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  696. I am a Chinese Canadian. I love Canada, but I don't love one of the political parties. I love China, but I don't love one of the political parties.
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  697. @rawbird5341 National Security laws exist on many countries, including democratic and authoritarian ones. However, many governments abused the laws in order to persecute political opponents. North Korea and Russia are 2 good examples.
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  698. You should have bought some Evergrande stocks.
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  699. When Beijing can handle democracy and freedoms, then that's the time for reunification.
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  700. @joeyp1927  If British gave Hong Kong democracy, China would have invaded Hong Kong and Britain would have no way to defend it. This was confirmed by Britain declassified official documents (and China didn't denied it).
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  701. @joeyp1927  Let's be honest. China couldn't stand democracy in Hong Kong in the 1960s, it couldn't stand democracy in the 1980s and 1990s, it couldn't handle democracy today. Peaceful reunification with Taiwan is only possible when Beijing allows democracy and freedoms. They haven't.
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  702. Singapore has been promoting independent international diplomacy. It has maintained good relationships with both China and United States. That's not the case for G7.
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  703. The Chinese showed how they did it in 1989.
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  704.  @cokezzz8249  The reputation of CCP suffered because of 1989. Just like the reputation of Japan suffered because of 1937. CCP refused to correct its wrong.
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  705. Hope that Chinese people can welcome and watch Shangchi and Simu Liu. He is a wonderful Chinese success story as mentioned by Cyrus.
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  706.  @Shenzhou.  Chinese mainlanders deserve the chance that watch Chinese success stories in the west. Mainlanders have the right to choose, just like western people.
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  707.  @Shenzhou. So why mainlanders NOT ALLOWED TO WATCH the movie?
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  708.  @Shenzhou.  unfortunately Simu was right, Asians were underrepresented when he was growing up. Glad that Chinese director won the Oscar this year. I am proud of her, you like Chinese?
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  709. Chinese import is one of the biggest import for many western countries. Please stop the propaganda.
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  710. If you are not happy with Toronto, move out! Nobody forces you to stay here.
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  711. So are China and Russia. China doesn't allow dissidents.
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  712.  @relaxwhc  Good point. Mao had done a lot of harm to the Chinese. Even the CCP acknowledged that.
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  713.  @heldersufiano2816  not if Putin keeps mouthing off regarding Ukraine and NATO.
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  714. Putin had sacrificed more than 200000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine, and numerous tanks, aircrafts and warships were lost. There was no gain in Ukrainian territory by Russia in 2023. Was Putin the loser politician in 2023?
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  715. Eugene was the hero
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  716. @KevinT-o8x  From an economic standpoint, building a chip manufacturing factory in the USA is unwise (for a number of reasons). However, it is an important political insurance policy to ensure continuous chip supply to USA, should the geopolitical situations between USA/China further deteriorate. Morris is a genius.
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  717. Wonderful to see the situation of Meng and the Michaels resolved. The 3 countries can rebuild their relationships.
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  718.  @CyrusJanssen  It is okay to have 2 parties, but both of them need to change their philosophy. They should be focusing on American people instead of creating external enemies.
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  719. Kudos should really go to the Chinese people.
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  720. Foreign investment on China, in particular Hong Kong, has dipped to the lowest level in 2 decades. Significantly weakened the Chinese economy. Is the state run Chinese media to blame?
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  721. We Chinese have been invaded by another country before (Japan) with a lot of atrocities committed (Nanking massacre). So happy to see that Russia invading another sovereign country and committed numerous atrocities. Russia is the beast 💪
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  722. @oucheev  District council elections should not be political. Why did the government only allow certain political parties to run, while forbid the others? They are elected to look into local issues.
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  723. @LivingLonger  Why are the voters turning out so low in this election, despite the government urging everyone to vote? 說好香港故事？？？？
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  724. Chinese leader Zhao Ziyang was house arrested for 15 years until he died after leaving office, without ever being on trial. So this is not a problem for just the western democracy.
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  725.  @Shenzhou.  I meant his understanding towards the Chinese people, not the Chinese language.
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  726.  @waxeggoil3130  you mean the coal ban or the lobster ban?
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  727. @Calvyn Craven  That's BS and everyone knows it. Australian coal is among the cheapest and best quality. A lot of it is actually being reshipped to China through a third country.
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  728. What about the Chinese State run media? Mainstream? Biased?
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  729. Does China understand the difference between mainland and Hong Kong?
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  730. Unvaccinated patients should pay for their own treatment. My body, my choice, why do someone else cover for my decision not to get vaccination?
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  731. @gfuah1499  We don't use National security laws in Canada to suppress the opposition parties. How is Hong Kong's stock market doing compared to Canadian? Very National security.
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  732.  @eric4802 Criticizing China online is peaceful. You will get arrested for it.
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  733.  @eric4802  Of course, pal. Those violent criminals make a shame of Hong Kong. They also do not represent the majority of Hong Kong people, who are peaceful.
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  734.  @hevnervals  Can you explain why?
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  735. How can we fight COVID with rights and freedoms? Rights and freedoms are VERY important. But we fight pandemic with rules and responsibilities.
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  736. United States (or any other country) cannot control China. CHINA NEEDS TO CONTROL ITSELF.
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  737. Gotta love the Chinese creativity.
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  738.  @frankie2022  you are absolutely right. Glad that many western countries including Canada ban guns.
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  739.  @themostbestwizard  Ukraine is no longer a Russian colony.
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  740. @Eugene C  It is sick to the stomach how the United States treats Asian immigrants. Fortunately, many western countries (eg. UK, Australia, Canada, many EU nations) are much better. The last few years, there has been a record number of Hong Kong people moving to these countries. Do you know why?
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  741. ​@Eugene C Likewise. I moved from Hong Kong to Canada when I was a teen. Our family loves China, and in fact we still pay tax to China😂. Hopefully, one day China will allow freedoms in Hong Kong. To be honest, most of the people in Hong Kong do love China. Live in the west has been great.
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  742.  @milexiangyangli5666  Taiwan is a part of China. Taiwanese people have already demonstrated that they want freedoms and democracy, not independence. When CCP can accept freedoms and democracy, that's the day for reunification.
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  743.  @Shenzhou.  The first hyperinflation occurred in the late Yuan dynasty when the government massively oversupplied paper notes.
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  744.  brian baker  So where is the Truth and Reconciliation commission for the Cultural Revolution in China?
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  745. @Shenzhou.  The year was 1996. I went with friends to Luohu Commercial City (羅胡商業城) in Shenzhen for sightseeing and shopping. It was a quiet weekday. I went to a store and found a men's belt that I liked. I asked for the price, and the shopkeeper told me and asked me if I was buying it. I said no, put down the belt, and left the store. The shopkeeper ran out of the store and yelled at me (你哋啲香港人 ，唔買野又阻住我地時間）that HongKongers like you don't buy things and wasting our time. It was quite embarrassing at that time. I didn't buy anything. Maybe she was just having a bad day. In no way do I imply mainlanders are rude or interiors. To be honest, I am glad to hire several employees who are from the mainland.
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  746. @Shenzhou.  Subconsciously??????? Hong Kong and Taiwan have always been part of China, and I can't be more clear about it. What are you talking about? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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  747. If China doesn't allow western media within its borders, what should Chinese state own media companies be allowed in other countries?
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  748. ​ @Shenzhou.  Rioters who broke the laws ought to be punished accordingly.
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  749. If Americans need to know about the real China, they should go visit China instead of watching Fox News. For mainland Chinese like you to know the real Hong Kong, you should come and take a look instead of just watching CGTN.
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  750. @Bob Smith  It is time to dismantle the Russian military complex. We Chinese have seen our homeland being invaded by another country (Japan 1937-1945), so our support to Ukraine comes naturally.
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  751. Great job Cyrus, you highlighted the cultural differences of China and America. Thank you for promoting the understandings of both countries.
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  752. They should also have open and uncensored internet.
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  753.  @yuanfangli9272  Chinese communist party does not equal China. It doesn't represent Chinese culture either.
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  754.  @Andy-P  Today, a part of China is governed by democracy, and the basic freedoms of these Chinese people are constitutionally protected. I assume you know that Taiwan is part of China.
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  755. ​@Shenzhou. Check and balance refer to the feedback and limitations on the executive decisions of the government. For example, if the USA government wants to spend 100 billion dollars to build a high speed rail, you need to do the research to see whether it is financially feasible and if the population wants it. If the Chinese government wants it done, they simply will do it. Even if it turns out to be a failure financially or economically or structurally, the government doesn't have to bear responsibility for it.
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  756. ​ @stunningandbrave2520  Hi there, it is nice to hear from you. Yes, I live in Toronto (for the last 30+ years) but I have been to Orlando many times. I agree with you, the short daylight in Toronto during the winter can be uncomfortable. Where are you from?
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  757. The fact that Renminbi is not a freely convertible currency limits its value in.the international foreign exchange market. In addition, a strong US dollar can help the Chinese manufacturing sector, many of them are still suffering from COVID related lockdown.
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  758. India has no gas sanction on Russia, yet things are getting expensive.
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  759. ​@yunko9369 Great Britain didn't give Hong Kong democracy because China forbade Britain to do so. China threatened to invade Hong Kong if Britain dared to do it. Do you approve of China's actions?
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  760. @afryanmahendra2055  What the KMT did to Taiwan was in the history book. Unlike Tiananmen it cannot be erased. Agree?
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  761. @tigermacan3474  China threatened to invade Hong Kong if Great Britain introduced democracy. The threat was real, and the documents have been declassified. Are you a warmonger?
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  762.  @watchshowman9664  When the USD pegging was introduced in 1983, it was a savior. Times have changed.
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  763. Pascal made a great point about the communication issues for the Chinese government towards the world.
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  764.  @TheNewGreenIsBlue  What Shenzhou said was not helpful to the reputation of China and Chinese people. As a fellow Chinese, I only want the best of our people. I was born in Hong Kong (now a part of China) and have colleagues from Shanghai. Seeing what's going on in both cities break my heart.
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  765. The youth population of Taiwan (part of China) overwhelmingly disapprove of the political system of Beijing, unlike that of mainland Chinese. What does it speak about the future reunification of China?
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  766. Does this new world order respect the sovereignty of other nations? Putin said China has concerns and questions about the Ukrainian invasion. What does he imply?
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  767.  @Nano-nb8ep $15 US/hour? Chinese workers will be happy to earn that.
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  768. @zelenskythegaynazi8680  So you're blaming the Afghanistan for the invasion of USSR?
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  769. @karrole88  I have lots of clients that are Afghanistan. None of them have good words to say about the Russian government. To be honest, Russians are nice, you can say they're better than Americans. It is just the government sucks.
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  770. Mind you, the Xi in 2021 is very different than Xi in 2011. The relationship goes both way.
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  771.  @Pokingthebear999  The last few years were very difficult for China and Hong Kong stocks.
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  772. If Chinese sanctions against Australia in 2020 failed to cripple Australian economy, then US sanction against China won't cripple the Chinese economy. China is simply too strong, and the world is too interconnected.
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  773. European support to Ukraine sovereignty and integrity remains extremely high even when the USA is wavering. As a Chinese we have seen our country invaded by foreign aggression (Japan, 1937-1945). The support by the European Union is both logical and worthy for the sake of regional security.
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  774. War is not an option. Taiwanese people deserve peace. Do you know which country is threatening to invade Taiwan?
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  775. Cyrus, Hong Kong people deserves democracy. It was written in the Basic law and agreed to by Beijing. And Beijing broke the promise.
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  776. Are you talking about China's draconian trade sanction towards Australia?
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  777. China leads the world in internet censorship and oppression of the press.
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  778. China's economy has benefitted from €7.28 billion ($8.03 billion) of German direct investments from January to June — almost 13% higher than the total figure for 2023. As Chinese, we are grateful. However, Germany is the United States' largest trading partner in Europe, with bilateral trade reaching over $324 billion in goods and services in 2023. U.S. direct investment in Germany was $193.2 billion in 2023. In total, German firms employ an estimated 923,600 people in the United States. This is truly a win-win scenario.
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  779.  @cats_forever_1975  100% agree with you
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  780.  @wrongchannel2780  you totally missed my point. This is not a US problem, this is not a China problem. This is a global problem. And the internet and social media are making it worse. Trust me, New York Times is NOT the worst paper in the world.
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  781. You can celebrate Chinese New Year in United Sates, but celebrate Christmas in China is officially discouraged. Is it the freedom you're talking about?
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  782. Ukraine already said they have agreed not to join NATO. Yet the bombing and fighting still continue. You should trust Putin when he said Ukraine is not worthy of a statehood. He wants Ukraine gone.
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  783. @Oh Dear Earthlings  Great point. The Chinese people are responsible for the success of China, not communism. Look at how well Taiwan (no communism), Singapore (no communism), Hong Kong (before communism) were/are doing.
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  784. The solution is easy. Don't commit crime. Especially when you're pregnant.
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  785. The anti-foreign sanction laws didn't stop China from sanctioning Australian imports. Totally double standard.
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  786. With the slowdown of the Chinese economy due to the Zero COVID policy, the cut in Saudi oil production made sense. China really need to rethink their Zero COVID/ lockdown policies.
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  787. China should not have canceled the cooperation between the 2 countries. It is shooting itself on the foot.
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  788. @Shenzhou.  I never said China should stop the relationship with Russia. You mixed me up with someone else. China won't terminate its relationship with Russia, and that's a fact.
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  789. Hi Kevin, thanks for your message. Thank you for the British government who accepted tens of thousands of Hong Kong people in the last 2 years since the national security laws. Lets be honest, the image of China had been difficult for the past few years.
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  790. Thank you Cyrus and Marcel. No question about it, Chinese stock markets (Shanghai, Shenzhen etc.) grossly underperformed compare to the west (Dow Jones, S&P, TSX etc.) this year. Recent Chinese government interventions also didn't help to inspire confidence. This is one of the reason why investors in China tend to favor the housing market. If Evergrande goes down it will have a significant effect on the economy.
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  791.  @MarxO  i deeply love China. But CCP has ruined the country's reputation.
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  792. Look at it this way. Youth protest led to the founding of the people's republic of China.
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  793. Western companies finally realize the dangers of doing business in an undemocratic, unpredictable and authoritarian communist regime.
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  794.  @CyrusJanssen  the Mainlanders are the same race, but they were accustom to a different culture system than the Hong Kong people. Even in Canada, mainland Chinese and Hong Kong Chinese value quite differently. And they're both Chinese
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  795. Should those families who have lost their loved ones ask Putin to stop the senseless war.
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  796. ​ @CyrusJanssen The election of the United States, you have a choice. But the election on authoritarian states, you don't even have a choice.
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  797. @Stunning and Brave  Sergey Lavrov is the modern incarnation of Joseph Goebbels. If you think Goebbels was good, then Lavrov is good. Why was Lavrov talking about Tucker Carlson in UN?
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  798.  @Shenzhou.  The root source of the conflict is not Kyiv. Russia already got Crimea and the 2 breakaway republics. These are Russian dominated areas. The rest are recognized Ukrainian areas and doesn't belong to Russia. Putin is the root of the issue and everyone knows. That's way Britain and France declared war on Hilter, because he was the root of the problem.
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  799.  @JS-ih7lu  as a Canadian, I am glad that Canada was off the deal. Canada and China have a strong relationship for a long time.
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  800. The greatest enemy to the United States is not China. It is not even Russia. It is the United States itself.
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  801. You know that Chinese Russian cooperation has "no limit", right? Objective, don't be fooled.
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  802. Janet Yellen had clearly stated that decoupling with China will be disastrous for the United States. China itself tried to decouple from Australian coal import between 2020 and early 2023, it backfired and resulted in coal shortage and city blackouts for China. Sanctions like that will only hurt the civilians without any political gains.
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  803. @Shenzhou.  The 4 oblasts had not been recognized internationally. United Nations said no. Even China said no. What did Russia achieve at a cost of hundreds of billions of dollars plus hundreds of thousands of lives?
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  804. Not only NATO countries are supporting Ukraine, but non NATO countries are also supporting Ukraine.
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  805. @Shenzhou.  countries decided to assist Ukraine NOT BECAUSE OF NATO OBLIGATIONS (you correctly point out that Ukraine is not part of NATO), but because it is the right thing to assist a country to defend its sovereignty against naked aggression. Many non NATO countries also chip in aids to Ukraine, such as Australia, Japan, South Korea and others.
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  806.  @mindmybusynassm1645  I respect your opinion. Consider yourself very fortunate.
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  807.  @sreeniv09  blaming India/China border problem on British is an extreme form of shifting blame. India has been independence for 74 years, longer than the People's republic of China. India is a regional powerhouse and so is China. They have crashing throughout the years AFTER INDIA'S independence and the establishment of PRC, not before.
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  808. Fantastic exchanges. Thanks 🙏 for sharing. I wish there are more cultural exchanges between China and the west. Was hoping you had the opportunity to talk about Hong Kong (being part of China). The situation and freedoms there had changed a lot during the last year☹. More than 100,000 people have left the city permanently in the last 12 months alone.
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  809. Sad to see LinkedIn fails in China. China has an enormous market, but the rules of business are very different than the west. After all, it is a communist/socialist country.
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  810. China and United States will never see eye to eye politically. However, they MUST work together to resolve global issues and promote humanities. The current Ukrainian war is an unmissable opportunity for China to mediate the conflict, as China is friends with both Russia and Ukraine. This is the reason why China is a permanent member of the UN security council, and United States must recognize that.
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  811. It is a wonderful movie. One of the best. Just bought the DVD of it.
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  812. @terencetong4896  Yes. As of May 1st, 2024, dental treatment is free for Canadian low income seniors. No need to line up. My first patient on that day (extraction)was a 74-year-old with low income. I have treated dozens of patients under the Canadian Dental Care Plan. My tax is not small, but the cost of living in Canada is much less than Hong Kong. I bet I live in a bigger house than you.
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  813. There will be another Newtown. guaranteed.
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  814. He didn't give a single example
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  815. Excellent analysis, Cyrus. Israel needs a political solution, not a military solution.
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  816. United States Secretary of state Anthony Blinken met with leaders of the Palestinian authorities and the Israeli government to work out a peaceful solution. In the meantime, the Chinese government didn't meet with any of the warring parties. China is a great country, but with great abilities come great responsibilities.
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  817. @CyrusJanssen  All the big 5 countries (China, USA, Russia, UK and France) of the United Nations security council favor the 2 state solution.
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  818.  @truthtellerfreethinker7311  i believe she's innocent. She will have her chance to prove it. The Michaels do not have these opportunities.
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  819.  @ob96275 Did Shenzhen tell you that he's on a parallel universe? Taiwanese people have seen enough of what's happening in Hong Kong. They have no way trusting the one country 2 systems. President Ma included.
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  820. ​@ashpatel2505 China's achievements are unquestionably immense. It has lifted millions of people out of poverty. However, China also has to bear some responsibilities of its poor reputation internationally. Beijing's intolerance to freedoms and democracy strongly affects how others think of China and Chinese.
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  821. What about the disruptive sanctions between China and Australia?
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  822.  @wrongchannel2780  China can do anything against United States and expect no retaliation. We love China.
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  823. President Biden is absolutely right to tell Israel that the United States opposed the Israel ground war in Rafah. It is about time for the United States to make a stand
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  824. @Hidden Agenda   In the last few years, there has been a heavy brain drain from Hong Kong (Singapore's main competitor) to Singapore. This is especially significant after the 2020 Hong Kong National Security laws.
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  825. I am not upset that they were exempted from the quarantine, they were helping the Canadian facility. I am upset that they refused to wear mask while visiting Canada. This is simply disregard of the Canadian law.
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  826. China simply doesn't need Hong Kong anymore.
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  827. @mobifinsolutions1956  EU didn't resist Hitler invasion of Czechoslovakia, millions of Jews and others died. EU didn't resist Japanese invasion of China, millions of Chinese died. EU didn't resist invasion of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union, many Afghanistans died. EU didn't resist American invasion of Iraq, the country was ruined. Have your country been invaded before?
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  828. He's an outstanding guest
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  829. Logistics can tell us that if Russia has such a difficult time invading Ukraine, then USA invasion of Iran is virtually impossible.
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  830. Taiwan is the proof that Chinese people deserve democracy. (Taiwanese are by definition Chinese). There were successful local and legislative levels elections in Hong Kong (Hong Kong people are Chinese). It is time for mainland Chinese to be democratic and unite the country.
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  831.  @Shenzhou.  So, Putin was lying when he said that. Just ask the people of Bocha what the Russia occupation results.
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  832.  Kamasutra poetic Justice  China was one of the most respected countries under Deng. It had good relationships with virtually all her neighbors. Japan, North and South Korea, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand, India and Pakistan. Now, everywhere is hostile..
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  833. What about the Russian taxpayers? 40 percent of the GDP went to the unwinnable Ukraine War.
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  834.  @Shenzhou.  China either would or wouldn't be the mediator. It is not up to the West to decide. In 1905 United States mediated the end of the Russo Japanese War. Nobody forced USA to do it.
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  835.  @albback8176  Let's be honest. If China really didn't want Russia to invade Ukraine, Russia wouldn't.
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  836.  @Shenzhou.  China should be the mediator because it is in the best position to so, not because it wants to please the west. China is a great country. With great power comes great responsibilities.
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  837.  @Shenzhou.  You completely missed my point. China either would be the mediator or would not be the mediator. It doesn't matter how USA, NATO or the European Union feels. China doesn't need their permission if it wants to be the mediator. NATO never formally asked China to be mediator anyway.
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  838.  @Shenzhou.  That's not a promise. Jimmy Carter will tell you that. Vietnamese forces continued to be in Cambodia for 10 years afterwards. USA gained nothing.
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  839.  @Shenzhou. Shame for those who called for the Ukrainian government to surrender to Putim. Those are the same people who called for the Chinese government to surrendering to the invading Japanese.
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  840.  @felipe-vibor  we know Russia and China have mutual respect. Doesn't China and Ukraine have mutual respect? Indeed, Ukraine is a key partner in the belt and road initiative. Tens of thousands of Chinese lives in Ukraine. Doesn't it deserve respect?
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  841.  @Shenzhou.  no. those resistant fighters were surrounded and forced to surrender. But for those who suggested that Ukraine had no chance against Russia, for those who said Ukraine should let Russia to rule over to minimize civilian casualties. For those who chose to ignore the Russian brutality. How do you feel?
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  842.  @Shenzhou.  On 15 February, 1979, the first day that China could have officially announced the termination of the 1950 Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance, Deng Xiaoping declared that China planned to conduct a limited attack on Vietnam. There was zero evidence of United States involvement to PUNISH Soviet Union If Deng wanted to get US involved, he could have asked for it. He didn't. He's a great leader.
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  843.  @QuentinKLEau  The United Nations chief specifically pointed out the war crimes committed by the Russian soldiers. You and I are Chinese, our grandparents and great grandparents had witnessed genocide and war crimes in the hands of Japanese soldiers. I am not saying the other side was/is perfect, but war crimes must be accountable.
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  844.  @hobbes1071  China could and could have done a lot more. China is a great nation. With great abilities come great responsibilities.
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  845.  @Shenzhou.  There was not evidence for Deng starting the war on Carter's behalf. In any case, Vietnamese troops were in Cambodia for 10 years afterwards and China and USA didn't do anything about it.
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  846. That's the way leaders should be. Compare to Putin who is completely hidden and isolated. Ukraine deserves to win the war.
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  847. @lipincheng  Thanks for sharing the information. The Cambodian regime was one of the worst in human history. There's no question about it.
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  848. @Anonymous------  China is no longer the greatest importers to the United States, it is not even #2. They belong to Mexico and Canada respectively. Manufacturing in China is getting more expensive, not to mention about the Chinese government intervention and geopolitical risks. It is the reason why some foreign companies are leaving China.
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  849. @pansky7656  What do you mean? With so many companies leaving, many people have lost their job. Do you know what the youth unemployment rate is in China now? Are you Chinese like me, or are you an American throwing stones?
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  850. @user-km7rp1vy4y  In June 2023, the unemployment rate for Chinese ages 16 to 24 hit a record high of 21.3%, according to China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Those that are age 25 to 59 has an unemployment rate of 4.1%. The official statistics, of course, don’t paint a rosy picture, but the reality on the ground may be even worse, according to Peking University economics professor Zhang Dandan. Because China calculates its unemployment rate by including only people actively seeking work, as opposed to the U.S. where those available for work are also counted, Zhang believes the true unemployment rate could be as high as 46.5%.
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  851. @FrostKaiser  I am quoting the numbers directly from the Chinese government (I am Chinese). I think we can trust the numbers. It's a significant problem, and everyone knows.
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  852. @pansky7656  Of course rich countries need jobs. What are you talking about? The United States is no exception.
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  853. Great to hear from our Taiwanese friends. After the Ukraine War, it becomes increasingly clear that invasion of Taiwan by China is extremely difficult.
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  854. Good to hear that China is mandating or at least encouraging vaccination. This is the way to go.👍
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  855. ​@Andy-P absolutely right.
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  856.  @robertjustinoff845  Hey, age is just a number. Their philosophies are the same.
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  857.  @dannywong5611 A sovereign country can do whatever it wants, and China will have to face the resulting consequences just like any other country.
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  858.  @dannywong5611  Now we know why Taiwanese people are moving towards independence and rejecting Beijing.
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  859.  @ejentabi  Great point. He is definitely not a traitor.
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  860. Some part of China, they try to save lives and businesses.
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  861. China doesn't wish to interfere with any other country's business. That's why China is banning Australian coal and lobster import.
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  862.  @chenghung507  The extreme bias of Chinese media is also significant. They never reported why the Hong Kong people were upset about the SAR and Beijing government.
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  863. Russian troops should stay out of Ukraine. Japanese troops should stay out of China.
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  864. @DreamteamCarlo  excellent point. Russia can return these lands to Ukraine with the Ukrainian security promise of never joining NATO and remains neutral. We shall see. Thanks for your input.
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  865.  @rap3208  very good point. Should the 1 country 2 systems worked in Hong Kong, then Taiwanese would love the idea. But after Taiwanese saw how 1c2s disintegrated into National security law, and how much Beijing disdained democracy and freedoms, Taiwanese voted for DDP and stopped trusting Beijing accordingly.
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  866.  @somethinglikethisone6635  yes. It is in the constitution.
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  867. Soviet and China went for a limited war in 1969. In fact, China almost get nuked.
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  868. She is a disgrace to Hong Kong.
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  869.  @KuangWen0  Obviously Shenzhou LOVES Mao Zedong. He's entitled to his opinion. But saying only Hong Kong/Taiwanese people hate Mao is obviously fake news. Tens of millions have perished in the great leap forward and cultural revolution. Mao had played a key role in both.
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  870.  @KuangWen0  well said. You can love China without loving the ruling political party. Just like you can love the United States (or any country) without loving the ruling political party.
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  871.  @mindmybusynassm1645  The Virgil in Victoria Park was NOT a riot. The peaceful March in July 1st is NOT a riot. The government still ban them. Completely ignoring the Chinese constitution. DID YOU read it?
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  872.  Walter Wayne  So why did the government ban the peaceful, non violent protests? Violence is unacceptable, riot is unacceptable. But the peaceful ones?
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  873.  Axe Pro  people who throw petrol bombs should be thrown in jail. But what about the 2 millions who marched PEACEFULLY? They didn't even get mentioned by the Beijing media. Didn't Cyrus say protest is good for China?
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  874.  Walter Wayne  There is. Check the news. Forget about the Western media, South China Morning post is a good source.
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  875.  @rogerfaint499  I am a 50 cent.
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  876.  Axe Pro  the peaceful protest on June 16th 2019 did not destroy anything. Check the news. Chinese news agencies didn't report it (why,?). Try South China Morning Post.
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  877.  Axe Pro  Yes, it was 2 million. In any case, it was HUGE number. My cousin got married in Hong Kong on that day. So we were witness.
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  878.  Axe Pro  Does Malaysia ban peaceful protest? You have a good government that listen to the people. 👍
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  879.  Axe Pro  if Hong Kong has a government that listen to the people, like Malaysia, then why does anyone need to wave the British flag?
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  880.  @calvyncraven1141  That's because the government of Malaysia listen to the people, unlike Hong Kong
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  881.  @jimingchan200  Since you have such a bad Malaysia government , why don't you join the communist party and overthrow it? The Chinese did.
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  882.  Giang Truong  If you're so unhappy about democracy, by all means move to another country that doesn't have it. North Korea is my recommendation, it's more politically stable than the United States.
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  883.  @GarrFagen-zc3em  Absolutely agree. Russia can end the war basically anytime.
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  884. @Shenzhou.  If we condemn the United States for invading Iraq, if we condemn Japan for invading China, should we condemn Russia for invading Ukraine? The majority of the countries of the world do. Just because Russia is a BRICS member doesn't mean China should support the Russia economy to fuel the war.
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  885. @troutstalker4744  The United Nations General Assembly voted in February 2023 that called for Russia to cease hostilities and withdraw its forces out of Ukraine. The final vote was 141 for, 7 against, with 32 abstain. The collective west, collective east, collective north and collective south have sent a strong message for peace.
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  886. @rainbownationarmy5034  I hope President Xi is not as crazy as Putin. Invading Taiwan will only bring catastrophe to Chinese living on both sides of the strait.
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  887. That's what China wants from USA. Nothing changed.
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  888. Putin already has stored lots of his assets outside Russia.
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  889. There are extremely poor financial controls & poor governance on the real estate sector of which country did you say?
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  890. ​@神州 Shenzhou That's a completely different survey. Satisfaction of a government is very different than internet freedoms. Example:Chinese are satisfied with their government, but so many all over the country were dissatisfied with the zero covid policy that they went to the street to protest, the government was forced to change its policy.
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  891. ​ @Shenzhou.  There's no question that internet freedoms have deteriorated after the National Security laws. Multiple surveys have backed it.
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  892. @Barton Lee  It is difficult for Chinese people to be free from government interferences. However, they can still expressed their opinions. The recent protests towards the Zero COVID policy were examples.
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  893. @神州 Shenzhou  You completely failed to provide evidence why mainland Chinese people don't want internet freedoms.
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  894.  @bartonlee3594  Beijing government completely failed to address Hong Kong (a part of China) people's requests for democracy and freedoms. Even after 2000000 people peacefully marched on the street.
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  895. The peace deal can and should be done. Trading Russian held Ukraine territories (eastern Ukraine) for Ukraine held Russian Territories (Kursk). Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO. Russia has access to Crimea and the port. Freeze the conflicts. This peace deal should have been done long ago.
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  896.  @petersinclair3997  well said.
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  897. Let's face it. He murdered his wife.
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  898.  @123-h5i5y  I am Chinese and living in the West (Canada). The locals in here tell me they don't look down on Chinese, but they look down on a government that arbitrary detained Canadians for political reasons.
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  899.  @ALevelBusinessStudies  From Reporters without Borders. Chinese press freedom rank 177 out of 180 countries, in the year 2019, 2020, 2021.
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  900.  @123-h5i5y  let's look at it this way. I love China (can't yousee that I am Chinese), but I can't agree with one of the political party. I love United States (be there many time), but I cannot stand on one of their political party. One bad party doesn't make the country bad or people justified for racist attacks.
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  901. The United States is playing a dangerous game.
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  902. Children are leaving the Hong Kong educational system in record numbers. The classroom has become so political. Teachers are under lots of pressure and quitting.
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  903. No more Russian imperialism and hegemony.
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  904. ​ @yurichtube1162 Ask the Ukrainians about Russian imperialism.
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  905.  @etow8034  How much did the athlete pay to compete?
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  906. @royjohnson465  I would take her as a much better figurehead than Trump or Putin.
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  907. @royjohnson465  That's OK. I am a proud working Canadian. Ask what you can do for your country, ask not what your country can do for you.
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  908. USA doesn't support Taiwan independence. Actually, most Taiwanese people don't want independence.
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  909. In many countries, apart from USA, human rights mean freedom of speech, press, religion, freedom to critique the government, IN ADDITION TO food, shelter, education, health care. I am not going to list all the countries there, as you know what they are.
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  910.  @wrongchannel2780  I always maintain that Hong Kong and Taiwan are part of China. What is your opinion?
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  911. The COVID vaccine saved my family's lives.
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  912. China has nuclear submarines for many years already. So what's wrong with the deal?
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  913. CCP needed to silence him. Period.
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  914. @netrubbish  The latest news is that Chinese government is trying to revive and stimulate a struggling economy. China will not decouple Canada (despite what you said) just like the United States will not decouple China.
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  915.  @kennychewcg  well said
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  916. @Shenzhou.  Israel has a right to self-defense, and the Palastian state has a right to self-defense. This is the essence of the 2 state solutions.
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  917. Don't forget it was China who boycott the 1980 Olympics games.
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  918. There's no justification starting a war. Russian media are prohibited from telling the people that it is a war and civilians are dying. Putin is the modem day Hitler.
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  919.  @nanahuang8623  Chinese had caused more deaths than any other country
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  920.  @gauravtejpal8901  Nana was right. The Chinese government has admitted it.
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  921.  @Shenzhou.  Just because of the tremendous Taiwanese ECONOMIC growth in the 1970s and 1980s means the POLITICAL system is successful. China was the strongest country in the world in the late 17th and early 18th century. Does that mean we should abandon the CCP and bring back the imperial system?
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  922. @MILUS  What had happened in Tiananmen Square has no justification in what is happening now in Palastine. The United States was wrong to invade Iraq in 2003. It doesn't give Russia the justification to invade Ukraine in 2022.
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  923.  @cchannel7857  Great point. He basically kissed CCP and condemned all its opponents.
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  924. @tomsuh1362  Sure. Should British keep the Hong Kong island/Kowloon and return the reat to China?
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  925. @davidrichards1741  The segregation was absolutely unjust and wrong. Fortunately, it was abolished in the late 19th century.
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  926. @bartonlee3594  Taiwanese people are allowed to choose their leaders. In fact, on a recent survey, Taiwan was found to be the most democratic country in Asia. So much so that we, the Chinese, are incapable of handling democracy.
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  927. @Shenzhou. (Mainland) Chinese housing is one of the most expensive in the world with respect to corresponding personal income. Hong Kong housing was expensive already during British rule, but after returning to China, it is getting a lot worse. Government numbers will tell you that. Should the people vote for a different leader? Hong Kong leaders have done a poor job so far.
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  928. @Shenzhou.  Singapore successfully addressed the housing problem. TAIWAN addressed the housing problem. Both have more freedoms and democracy than Hong Kong..The colonial mindset of Singaporeans certainly does better than the colonial mindset of the Hong Kong government.
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  929.  @Shenzhou.  Singapore system is certainly more democratic than mainland China. There are multiple political parties. Unlike in Hong Kong, opposition parties can run. In fact, on the last general election in Singapore (2020), the ruling party received only 61% percent of the votes. This is certainly not a one party state like North Korea or the PRC.
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  930. @Shenzhou.  one day opposition parties will be in power. There are opposition MPs in Parliament. Can Chinese people vote for opposition parties in a free and fair election? Yes. Do you know where?
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  931. China basically admitted that they contact Chong's family in Hong Kong. China said they did not interfere with other countries' internal affairs. China did do it.
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  932. @user-vc5qk9tg7u Taiwan the example that freedoms and democracy works for Chinese. Taiwanese are, by definition, Chinese. No, Taiwan doesn't have gun epidemic, and they're fine with it.
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  933. @Shenzhou.  Taiwan has chosen to move from dictatorship to democracy. Just like (mainland) China has chosen to move from imperialism to republic to communist rule. What worked in the past doesn't mean it would work now. Few Taiwanese want to go back to dictatorship. Just like few Chinese want to go back to imperialism.
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  934. @blackcat2628zd  Let's be honest. Everyone knows the North Korean troops are for combat duties. They have already been given Russian uniforms and Russian IDs. Even Putin didn't deny the heavy troop losses for the Russian army. Those peace proposals? Should we call them surrenders?
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  935. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirmed reports that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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  936.  @andrewzhang985  As I said already. They were legally clear. But always, suspicion will remain. Remember Lance Armstrong?
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  937. Xi is a dictator. Like it or not.
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  938. China needs America. Enough said.
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  939. Hong Kong lost 140000 workforce last year, according to Lee. Thank you for the National security laws.
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  940. @tobiasrekker5376  United States need level-headed leaders like Cyrus.
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  941. Time will tell if the rest of the world will follow China's crackdown.
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  942.  @Shenzhou.  Good for the American for sticking up for the health of the people. What happened to the whistle-blower in China who stuck up for the health of Chinese people?
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  943.  @Music4567able  Americans completely fail in term of controlling COVID. Isn't it obvious enough?
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  944. The lack of understanding and empathy from the Hong Kong government towards the people of Hong Kong is mind blowing. It is increasingly clear that the Beijing government doesn't know how to govern Hong Kong. Don't blame them. They are born communist. Just like Don't blame me on not knowing how to use a left handed 5 iron.
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  945. Really enjoy listening to Shaun's insights and opinions. However, I disagree with him regarding Trump versus Biden. Biden has already demonstrated that he is willing to coexist and co-compete with China. Trump always wanted to put China down. We can not go back to the "China flu" days. What does everyone think??
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  946.  @eugenec7130  good point. That's respect for the host country.
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  947. This year is a bad year for flooding. Not just for China, but Germany, England and several other countries. This highlights the effects of climate changes. China emits more CO2 than ALL developed countries combined. The environmental laws are known to be weaker than the West. It is time for China to toughen up and put environmental above profits.
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  948. What about the neocolonization by Russia towards Ukraine, backed by the unlimited friendship from China?
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  949. America gave up putting ICBMs in Turkey as a result of the Cuban missiles crisis.
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  950.  @Awgusstin  US was attacked by Canada (1812), Mexico (1846), Southern States (1861), Japan (1941), Sept 11 (2001) within the last 200 years or so. Almost as many times as Russia.
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  951. China is the biggest food importer in the world.
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  952. China had full boycotted Olympics before.
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  953.  @jellybeanABCDE  The problem for Hong Kong was the low vaccination rate among seniors. Before the Omicron wave, less than a quarter of those 80+ were vaccinated. The lack of mandate resulted in grave outcomes.
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  954. There's a part of China of which the Chinese people asked for democracy and the government provided democracy.
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  955.  @alexhe926  Hi Alex, how is school starting doing? It should be this week.
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  956. ​@Cyrus Janssen who is more arrogant? Rubio or Putin?
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  957. @Cyrus Janssen  You're absolutely right about Rubio. He's beyond arrangant and confrontational. I have been to Florida (Orlando) many times, still shake my head why the voters will want a senator like that.
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  958. @Item69  Mr. Shenzhou's logic is very interesting, to say the least. Some Chinese are drug addicted, does it mean I am a drug addicted because I am Chinese???
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  959. @神州 Shenzhou  Azov Battalion is one of the many fractions that defend Ukraine. Zelenskyy never expressed support of their ideology. During WW2, the Chinese Communist Party also helped to defend China against the Japanese invasion. Can we say Mr. Chaing Kai Shek is a Communist just because he worked with the CPC? Of course, no.
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  960. Great point 👍
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  961. Three days after the war began, in 27th February 2022, Douglas MacGregor said "The battle in eastern Ukraine is really almost over," and predicted "If Ukraine don't surrender in the next 24 hours, I suspect Russia will ultimately annihilate them." Macgregor said he believed Russia should be allowed to seize whatever parts of Ukraine it wanted.  When is Putin's victory parade?
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  962. @tkm238-d4r  If Russian loss is only "tens of thousands", Russia will have more than enough troops to defend the Kursk region. Russia will not be so short of troops to resort to prisoners. Mind you, the Wagner group is ONLY ONE OF THE MANY mercenaries groups for Russia. Russia is using international volunteers (eg. From China, India, Nepal) to make up the shortfall. Are you interested in joining the Russia?
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  963. @tkm238-d4r  I am not the West and I am not Ukrainian. I am Chinese. Are you an American?
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  964. China is at least partially responsible for the deterioration of the relationship.
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  965. Do you know why Putin want to bring back the USSR?
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  966. Does Hong Kong kids need to know how many people died during the cultural revolution?
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  967. No wonder China ignored the ruling in Hague.
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  968. There are lots of people in China that are in jail due to lack of truth and justice. Who was the winner of 2010 Nobel peace prize
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  969. He is Chinese, but competes in America. Good for USA to allow him to compete there.
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  970. The greatest threat to democracy of United States is not China, is not Russia. It is United States itself. Thanks Cyrus for the wonderful video.
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  971. Lithuania did follow the one China policy.
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  972.  @CyrusJanssen  Good idea
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  973. So, let's move to China. About 2000 people move to China every year. What's the number in United States?
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  974.  @scalarnai  I respectfully disagree with you. Ukraine and Russia are 2 separate countries. Taiwan is part of China.
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  975. Why not move to China? China needs lots of English teachers and Americans will do well. The standard of living is lower. Americans can spread the idea of freedoms and democracy to the Chinese.
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  976.  @nvmtt  Precisely. More Americans should be moving to China. I am not commenting on the dating sites 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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  977. @nvmtt1403  China has the second largest homeless population in Asia (2.6 million) behind only war-torn Syria. It takes 45 years of average Chinese income to buy a home in Shanghai or Beijing.
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  978. The policemen did the absolute right thing.
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  979.  @medialcanthus9681  Not if Beijing breaks the Sino British declaration. Then it is not just Chinese itself.
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  980.  @medialcanthus9681  Carrying foreign flag doesn't break any law of China or Hong Kong.
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  981.  @kwchan3950  China has posted sanctions on Australian imports for the last 2 years. At the same time resisting calls for sanctions from other countries. Is it because of 家和萬事興？
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  982. Free Jimmy Lai and YANG Hengjun first.
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  983. @fungj4126  absolutely.
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  984. China is rapidly catching up on the space race, and good for the competition. But to use the term "NASA is finished " is inappropriate. The recently deployed space telescope and asteroid testing are 2 important developments that China is yet to achieve.
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  985. Respect is important. Do you think Chinese state run MSM respect the difference in Hong Kong?
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  986. @Himanshu Gurjar  As a Chinese, we respect the Indian and Pakistan cultures. But Chinese are not like Shenzhou who criticize you as a colonialist. You guys stay strong and stay peaceful.
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  987.  @PASHA.55555-H  China should be able to resolve their border conflicts with India
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  988. @Shenzhou.  China has provided ¥5million (US$800,000) humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Meanwhile, two-way trade between Russia and China in 2022 reaches ¥1.69 trillion (US$ 235.9 billion), up 32.7% year over year. We can draw the conclusion of China's neutrality.
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  989.  @Shenzhou.  I never heard the remarks. But Chinese and Indians should care for Ukraine.
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  990. @Shenzhou.  The actions of China and India speak for itself. I disagree with the Ukrainian official. But he is entitled to his opinion. So as other Ukrainians.
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  991. @chadh6855  very good point. Thanks
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  992.  @LSG101097  he is Russian. The war is between Russia and Ukraine. We need a Russian perspective, not an American perspective. Bring him in.
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  993.  Moonland Almond  What China did to Hong Kong was terrible.
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  994.  @Music4567able  what about the peaceful protests in 31 March, 28th April, and 9th June. How come the Chinese media didn't report it? By the way, I am Chinese. I believe Hong Kong is a part of China, and I thought I could trust the Chinese media.
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  995.  @canto_v12  She wasn't responsible for the police headquarters incident. If she was, she would have been charged according.
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  996. Ukraine is not a member of the Nato. So what provocation?
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  997. It is good that the Michaels were freed at the same time as well.
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  998. It is genocide
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  999. There must be a reason why China boycott the 1980 Olympics. Good for 🇨🇳.
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  1000.  @Shenzhou.  I am glad that USA doesn't opt for a full boycott. It would have been devastating for the athletes.
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  1001.  @Shenzhou.  Polls show that majority of Canadians support diplomatic boycott of the Olympics. To be honest, the image of Chinese government among Canadians are not positive now. (You can confirm with Cyrus about that).There are many ways Beijing can do about it.
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  1002.  @Shenzhou.  I am optimistic that Beijing will be able to improve its image abroad.
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  1003. Cyrus, thank you for all your work . Keep it up. Please be aware that CGTN is a government propaganda station, just like Voice of America. The inflammatory and fake news are not helpful towards building the Chinese America relationship.
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  1004. The election is a joke.
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  1005.  @fredtan1506  Agree that China has no ambition to be a global leader. But being the strongest country in the world, it's national security will be permanently secured.
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  1006.  @2-cent  That's exactly my point. Taiwanese are democratic and freedoms protected. Can Beijing recognize these rights? If yes, then Taiwanese will call themselves Chinese.
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  1007.  @garymatheson6452  okay. Maybe a little more than borderline.
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  1008. @Shenzhou.  NATO is a defense alliance. Just because one country is involved doesn't automatically mean article 5. For example, none of the NATO members militarily help Britain during the Falkland War in 1982.
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  1009.  @alantan9863  Singapore is very smart about that.
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  1010.  @Shenzhou. Your wine number was from 2020. On March 26, 2021, after several months of restrictions, China’s government imposed tariffs of 116–218% on bottled Australian wine imports through 2026. This effectively shut the doors on what was Australia’s largest export market. Check your sources. Stay away from the MSM. Who said China likes free trade?
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  1011. Free trade for my country, but not for your country.
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  1012. @brucecampbellx Another Canadian here. Canada has reasonably good ties with China. We don't have the anti-China sentiment like the US politicians do. As a Chinese Canadian it feels more comfortable living in Canada than the USA. China has been one of the top trading partner of USA and lets keep it that way.
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  1013. Fantastic and objective sharing from the center of the lock down. No doubt the collateral deaths as a result of the lock down far exceed the actual COVID deaths, not to mention the mental health issues to the millions of residents. If you know any unavaccinated people in Shanghai (or anywhere!!!) please ask them to get vaccinated ASAP. It is never too late. Many anti lock down protests were censored or not reported by Chinese mainstream media.
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  1014.  @Shenzhou.  Canada has been an independent country since 1867.
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  1015. Bush was weak on China. But he was preoccupied by the middle east.
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  1016. Chinese that speak forcefully ( non violent) for what is important to them got arrested systematically in Hong Kong. Are you glad about it?
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  1017. It is not sure which countries are the winners of the trade war. But one thing for sure, United States is the loser.
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  1018. Excellent journalism by South China Morning Post 👍
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  1019. The Chinese state department has already implied that the Michaels were arrested as a result of Meng. Please give the Chinese government a chance to tell the truth.
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  1020. @Apex-A777  I don't think so. Janet Yellen has already stated many times that decoupling is disastrous for the United States (as well as China, of course). Trade between China and the United States had continued to flourish despite COVID restrictions in the last few years.
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  1021. You're absolutely right
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  1022. Intel had been outgunned by the competitors AMD and TSMC. Which explained their poor performance in the stock markets. By the way, talking about the stock market. Dow Jones had gain 5% this year, Nasdaq had gain 13.5% this years. Shanghai stock index lost 3.5%, Hang Sang index of Hong Kong gained only 1%. If there's anyone who complained about the stock prices, it should be the Chinese, not Americans.
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  1023. That movie has too much propaganda. If you like fake news, watch it.
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  1024. ​ @song7021  Can we wear a "Support democracy " T-shirt in China? As you know, democracy is doing well in part of China.
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  1025. @vktor5730  Of course the Russian economy has surged. For the first time in modern history, the country is set to spend 6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) on the military, up from 3.9 percent before the war , and defense spending will exceed social spending (tell that to the Americans). The war against Ukraine and the West is not only the Kremlin’s biggest priority; it is now also the main driver of Russia’s economic growth
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  1026.  @2010hyundaielantra  I agree. I live in Canada. Living in Canada and the US is certainly way better than in Russia. Russia voters should choose a better leader in the upcoming election.
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  1027. @PhiloSurfer yes. And China promised not to interfere on Hong Kong's internal affairs including elections
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  1028.  @fatdoi003  There is a part of China that the Chinese people there can vote for their president. The people there also enjoy freedoms including speech and press. These Chinese people are not embracing CCP rules.
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  1029.  @Shenzhou.  Taiwan's economy is not stagnant. And you know it. How is the GDP growth last year? What is the GDP per capita compare with mainland?
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  1030.  @willchu  Agree with you. We go to carnival for the fun. But we can have cheap street food in many food courts.
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  1031. Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan. All democratic, walk AND talk.
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  1032. The parents are the problem. The kid deserves some tough love.
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  1033.  @petir2008  What's the interest rate of Japan? And how many years?
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  1034. ​@Tabula_Rasa good point
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  1035.  @Shenzhou.  Can China convince Taiwan abandon democracy and accept one party totalitarian rule? Will Taiwanese people accept CCP dictatorship without accountability? "Hong Kong people rules Hong Kong" has been replaced by "patriots rules Hong Kong". Can Taiwan accepts it?
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  1036. Trump has joined the dark forces. Anakin Skywalker is now the Darth Vader.
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  1037. Hong Kong Civil servants will defend China's National Security, if Beijing will defend the freedoms and democracy of the Hong Kong people under the Basic Law.
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  1038. Canada, New Zealand, Japan, India, European Union, many other countries
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  1039. China imposed so many trade restrictions on US and other foreign companies already. So what's the big deal?
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  1040. HK media are too busy kissing Beijing since the security laws. They should be reporting real news.
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  1041.  @Shenzhou.  The National Security Laws resulted in complete loss of freedoms which was guaranteed under the one country two systems under Basic Law. 100000 plus people left Hong Kong permanently last year. The first time Hong Kong has a population reduction since world War 2. Multiple newspapers and media were forced to close last year due to the national security law.
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  1042. HK media is no longer free
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  1043.  @Shenzhou.  How many times Canada/USA/Australia/UK use their National Security Laws to close newspapers?
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  1044.  @Shenzhou.  please don't get upset. Nazi Germany, Stalinist Russia, Imperial China had used their national security laws to close newspapers and arrested/killed the people the authorities didn't like. Your support of "maintaining the peace" is well thought of.
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  1045.  @Shenzhou.  Dr. Sun Yat-Sen was arrested due to National Security Laws against the Beijing government. Was he treasonous?
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  1046.  @Shenzhou.  so you agree that Dr. Sun is a traitor because he tried to overthrow the legitimate Chinese government.
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  1047.  @Shenzhou.  Biden didn't use the National Security to close newspapers. Only Chinese governments (imperial or authoritative) do.
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  1048.  @Shenzhou.  CGTN is Chinese state own propaganda newspapers. UK is right to stop the operation in UK. Does China allow the Voice of America to set up in Beijing?
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  1049.  @Shenzhou.  Unlike CGTN and China Telecom, Hong Kong Free Press is not own by the states.
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  1050.  @Shenzhou.  Is Apple Daily a state own propaganda paper?
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  1051. You forgot that it was Russia who started the war
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  1052. Only 1% of Taiwanese people support ruling by the CPC under 1 country 2 systems like Hong Kong.
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  1053.  @Shenzhou.  China should be focusing to control spreading the virus. 20 millions lock down will have a severe effect on mental health, whether it is in China and in United States.
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  1054.  @Shenzhou.  20 millions under lock down will have a severe effect on mental health on ANY country. China or elsewhere.
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  1055.  @Shenzhou.  Is Russia crushed?
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  1056. Turkey will be the balancing force between NATO and BRICS, as well as the Muslim world. Joining BRICS is a great idea.
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  1057. Shame for being Chinese
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  1058.  @Shenzhou.  sure. Looking forward to a great censorship free Olympics.
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  1059.  @wrongchannel2780  just go to China. I went. What's wrong?
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  1060.  @wrongchannel2780  I never said the speaker was 100% lying. Some of what he said was genuine and it's not difficult to find out. However, it was absolutely incorrect to characterize Hong Kong youths as all violent, racist and successional.
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  1061. CCP has done a lot of good things for China and Chinese, but it can do many things to improve our image abroad. As I said, things are not black and white.
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  1062. ​ @Offensively-normal Everyone knows that.😅
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  1063. ​ @Tespri You should go to China to check out the millions of empty apartments building. But please don't criticize the government or you will get into troubles.
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  1064. ​@Shenzhou. That's true. American land is an excellent investment. Certainly a lot better than apartments in Chinese cities.
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  1065. ​@directxstationery71 I live in Canada. Our government doesn't want foreign buyers to buy houses excessively and drive up prices so that people cannot afford housing. The Chinese housing crises is driving a dark cloud on the Chinese economy. We don't want the same thing in Canada.
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  1066. ​ @Shenzhou. Ask the buyers of Evergrande and Country Gardens apartments, and they will gladly tell you what is happening to the Chinese housing market.
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  1067. ​@Shenzhou. Each country can and should enact their land law. United States welcomes foreign investment, so different countries like Canada, Netherlands and China can buy US lands. Should the Chinese land laws be changed to attract foreign investment?
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  1068. ​ @Shenzhou. Chinese people have little choice but to invest in real estate since the Chinese stock and investment markets are less available compared to western countries. Mainland China has an extremely high (ie less affordable) housing affordability index at 9.0 (average household has to work 9 years with no other expenses to purchase an average home) which is 3 times worse than USA. (Hong Kong is the highest at 14.7) Yet Chinese people are forced to empty their life savings to buy houses since there aren't many other options. That's why the collapse of the top 2 real estate companies (with trillions yuans of debt) will be difficult for the Chinese economy.
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  1069. The price to income ratio for China is 33.0, Hong Kong is 42.1 United States is 4.2. Canada is 9.6. I can tell you first hand that Canadian housing is more expensive than US, but nowhere close to China, especially in the Chinese cities.
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  1070. ​ @Shenzhou. Chinese homes are MUCH More expensive than US or Canadian homes. Chinese people are FORCED TO BUY the houses due to systemic incapability to invest the savings elsewhere. They are forced to become house slave (房奴) often for generations. I love China. I hope the housing crisis can be resolved. You are talking about the livelihood of millions of ordinary people who put everything they have in the housing market.
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  1071. If Japan can host the 2020 games, then China can host the 2022. It won't be easy, though.
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  1072. China will do anything, including sacrifice everything, in order to make sure the games will go.
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  1073.  @deewonders6959  Is he allowed to criticize the government? I know you can do it in 🇺🇸.
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  1074.  @xiuyuan6607  i am more Chinese than you do. How much do you know about the history of China?
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  1075. As an ethnic Chinese, I feel outrage and embarrassed how much the Beijing government has destroyed Hong Kong.
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  1076.  @shawnhennity1769  I love China (I am Chinese), I just don't love EVERYTHING about China.
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  1077.  @shawnhennity1769  I like Chinese girl (married to one), like Chinese employees (have a few), like Chinese food (eating it now), like Chinese history (enjoy studying). However, there are things in China I don't like, hopefully will get better.
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  1078. @The Mandarinian HKers are Chinese. The colonial era is over. Why you mainlanders don't know about it? You think most HKers are separatists? Check it out.
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  1079.  @shawnhennity1769  What's your opinion on the truckers?
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  1080. ​@Ateshtesh if the European Union doesn't blindly follow US now, they won't do it in the future. China needs to pressure Putin to stop the war in Ukraine.
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  1081. ​@神州 Shenzhou Ukrainian president Zelenskyy had made repeated requests to meet with president Xi to discuss the peace plan, but Xi refused to talk to him, virtually or in person. In fact, Xi hadn't talk to Zelenskyy since the Ukrainian invasion. On the other hand, Xi and Putin had met 40 times over the years. Is Chima serious about the peace proposal?
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  1082. ​@TRUTH EXPRESS By far China is the biggest dog meat consumer in the world. The estimate is between 10 to 20 million dogs per year. However, the consumption hss been decreasing due to changing cultural values. In Hong Kong (part of China) and Shenzhen, dog meat is completely banned.
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  1083. ​ @Shenzhou.  Russia holds the key to peace. Peace was possible in Vietnam 1979 when China withdrew her troops. Peace was possible in Afghanistan 1989 when the Soviet withdrew her troops. Peace was possible in Vietnam 1975 when the USA withdrew her troops.
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  1084. What about all the missiles in Chinese coast aiming at Taiwan. What about the military jets flying daily towards the Taiwan strait. Are they defensive build-up?
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  1085.  @katong1953  you said Beijing prefers to unify with Taiwan peacefully. On the other hand China flying military jets daily in the area. Name some of the ways Beijing is trying to unite peacefully. Of course, Taiwanese people want democracy and freedoms, not independence. They have seen how democracy and freedoms are working in Hong Kong now. All Beijing needs to do is recognize that Taiwanese people have a right to democracy and freedoms. Declare that Taiwan is a part of China. And ask the United States to fxxk off. If Beijing cannot handle democracy and freedoms in Hong Kong, then they have no chance doing so in Taiwan.
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  1086.  @quocjchau  see my above comment. China needs to embrace democracy and freedoms in Taiwan, and ask the United States to get the fxxk out of there.
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  1087.  @katong1953  you said China would prefer to peaceful reunite with Taiwan. Having military jets flying daily as well as hypersonic missiles aiming is not really peacefully.
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  1088. Taiwanese people had donated a lot to Japan to help.her recovery. The Japanese were very grateful What about the Chinese?
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  1089. @francesco6017  That's your definition of democracy. Taiwanese people have already defined what Taiwanese democracy means, can Beijing accept it? Why or why not?
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  1090.  @AbdulDsouza  These are the prides for the scientific communities.
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  1091. An example of the Multipolar world is in the 1930s. The world has democracy (United Kingdom, France, United States etc.) VS the autocracy (Nazi Germany, Soviet Union, Facist Italy etc.)
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  1092. ​ @nobody342 In Canada, foreign property ownership is possible but it will be subjected to a higher tax. This applies to all countries, not China (or any country)alone.
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  1093. ​ @Andy-P That's pretty obvious. Is China willing to do it?
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  1094. @kellynestegard5208  He refrained from sending NATO troops to Ukraine and avoided a direct confrontation with Russia, at the same time keeping Ukraine alive and kicking. That's good enough. Sergei Shoigu absolutely suck compared with him.
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  1095. There can be no status quo for the Palestinian issues following the October 7th terror attacks. What happened in the last 75 years were clearly not working. The ultimate answer is the 2 states solution that is enforced by the United Nations. Israel deserves peace just as Palestinians deserve peace.
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  1096. Excellent choice. Teddy formed a third party as a result.
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  1097. America can convince more of its people to get vaccinated if the government officials unite to fight the virus, instead of fighting each others. America can convince the Chinese to pursue democracy if Americans manage their democracy well instead of destroying it like Trump did.
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  1098. Until RMB is a free floating and fully convertible currency, it will not come close to the dominance of the US dollar.
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  1099.  @chikiboomboom665  doubtful whether Brazil and South Africa will support it.
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  1100.  @ahmadalexander1843  you have a point. India is the largest democracy in the world.
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  1101.  @antihypocrisy8978  Beijing will sacrifice the stock markets in order to keep political controls of China. That's true for Hong Kong as well
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  1102. Cyrus you made a great point. Chinese and Americans are more similar than differences. Good to see Anthony Blinken visiting China and initiates bilateral dialogs. There is certainly hope for Sino American relationship.
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  1103. Western people can learn a lot from Chinese culture. And Chinese people can learn a lot from Western culture.
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  1104. The pro Beijing guy really has open mind, quite different from many mainland Chinese.
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  1105. The virus did come from China. Deal with it. Clean up the wet market before another outbreak.
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  1106. Taiwan is a prime example of which freedoms of speech and press are applicable to Chinese people (Taiwanese people are Chinese).
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  1107.  @francisarinze6928  That's easy. If you're truly unhappy with BOTH Democrats and Republicans, then vote for a third party. Many Americans did. You should be glad that you don't live in a country which mandate a one party state.
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  1108.  @TheExtraterrestrial99  the answer to your question is yes. We have different options and that's okay. You should move to China and will do well on it.
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  1109.  @peterlock5529  We pray 🙏 for the day that our brothers and sisters in mainland China can worship God openly and freely. CCP may not like Christianity, but God loves China.
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  1110. Beijing basically admitted contacting Michael Chong's relatives in Hong Kong.
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  1111. @My Account  I however agree with your assessment in Xinjiang. Was there genocide? Probably no. Was there human rights violations? Likely.
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  1112. Russian is basically a wartime economy. Everything it produces is to support the army. In addition, China and India took up the opportunity to buy up Russian oil. Unfortunately, Russia was unable to gain any land and it's basically a stalemate. It has already lost more than 200000 soldiers, countless tanks and artillery, as well as 1/3 of the black Sea fleet. Despite what Putin spoke to Tucker Carlson last week, Russia is clearly not winning the war. A peace deal is clearly indicated for Russia to withdraw its troop. Boris Nadezhdin is right.
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  1113. @Anonymous------  you're absolutely right. In the 1980s, Hong Kong businesses played a big part in investment in China, setting up various factories and growing its economy.
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  1114. @Anonymous------  you're right again regarding Chinese export. USA is the biggest recipient of Chinese export, but it is only 16.2% (for the year 2022). So most of the Chinese exports go to the rest of the world. In fact, most of the IPHONE exported by China do not go to the United States.
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  1115. @farzana6676  Hong Kong people used to enjoy freedom of protest, freedom of press, even free to commemorate June 4th. Not anymore.
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  1116. Ukraine is a key member of the belt and road initiative. Why doesn't China support Ukraine?
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  1117.  @joepup8348  you have a point.
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  1118. Let's be straight. Mainland China is not in a military, political, and economic position to invade Taiwan anytime soon.
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  1119. Joe Biden is an excellent president. He cools down the confrontational altitude of Donald Trump against China. He understands president Xi and China way better than Trump. American voters definitely made the right choice.
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  1120. Excellent video. Cyrus, as you correctly pointed out at 9:55. China is much more than just the totalitarian government. Let's look at the micro level and understand Chinese people. And start building US-China relationship from there.
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  1121.  @TonyZmex  The Chinese students were well aware of the shortcomings of United States. Obviously they were aware of the shortcomings of China. They still come to United States to study. God bless them on their future endeavors.
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  1122.  @Shenzhou.  These students clearly supported the Chinese government. They still decided to study in United States. They were enthusiastic in promoting US/China relationship which is Cyrus' objective in this channel. Good for these young people.
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  1123. Yes. Canada should abolish all opposition parties and shut down YouTube and Facebook.
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  1124. Russia has done a lot of things that deserved to be hated.
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  1125.  @jvs333  You mean, should I tell U.S. government to use AI to survey the population and control the freedoms, like China?
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  1126. Are you talking about Russia seizing Ukrainian assets?
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  1127.  @Shenzhou.  Ask not what the country can do for you (provides the freedom), ask what you can do for the country (support and responsibilities).
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  1128.  @ShuCarolina  well said
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  1129.  @Andy-P  In Hong Kong, political education starts at Kindergarten. No wonder Taiwanese people don't want to be ruled by CCP.
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  1130. Chinese stocks are much more risky compared to the west. Even mainland Chinese don't trust them and favor the housing market.
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  1131. China has openly violated the one country two systems by imposing this security law, by passing the legislation of Hong Kong. Hong Kong people doesn't trust Beijing anymore.
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  1132. Ultimately, democracy in United States prevailed. The people realized the escalating dangers that Donald Trump had led US into and denied him a second term. That's why there are more and more democratic countries/regions over the world to prevent abuse of power by the rulers.
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  1133.  @Shenzhou.  Ukraine army has more tank now than the beginning of the war. Because it has captured more Russian tanks (117) than loss during during the battle (74). This is something that is not reported by Chinese State run MSM.
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  1134.  @plaw9188  Ukraine has lost 74 tanks. Check out the Chinese MSM media which is the best in the world.
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  1135.  @Shenzhou.  If Russia is winning, why does it have to conscript 165000 people? Ukraine's tank forces are much smaller than Russia, please do the math. They need extra tanks and everyone knows that.
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  1136.  @Shenzhou.  Russian attacked and seized the nuclear plants of Chernobyl (non operational) and Zaporizhzhia in early March. These are 2 of the 5 nuclear plants in Ukraine. Check the Chinese MSM
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  1137.  @sunny_wu  If 神州said Russia is doing well, why need to conscript?
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  1138. So, someone in here said Kyiv was undamaged by Russia.
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  1139. The city of Irpin, at the suburbs of Kyiv, was recaptured by Ukraine after captured by Russia. 50 percent of the infrastructure has been destroyed by the Russia. No, it was nowhere close to eastern Ukraine.
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  1140. Putin said in the beginning of the invasion that Ukraine was not worthy of statehood. No question he wanted to occupy the entire Ukraine. That's why he attacked Kyiv, Kherson, Karkiv AND Mariupol (which was in Eastern Ukraine). His objective was never Eastern Ukraine alone.
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  1141.  @sunny_wu  I love CHINA. I just don't like EVERYTHING about China. Do you like everything about China?
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  1142.  @sunny_wu  I have never liked United States (I am not an American). America has made lots of mistakes in the past. But this certainly doesn't give Russia the justification to invade Ukraine. There's really no need to side with a superpower.
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  1143.  @sunny_wu  There's no need to support a superpower that went to war in Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, etc. There's also no need to support a superpower that went to war in Afghanistan, Georgia, Syria, Ukraine, etc.
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  1144.  @sunny_wu  If you don't want to side with a warmonger, and i believe you're genuine, then please don't support Russia.
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  1145.  @youxkio  that's why China said its cooperation with Russia has no limit. That's what the Chinese has been teaching, in and out of the classrooms. Been there.
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  1146.  @Shenzhou.  Would you believe in Putin AGAIN when he said he had no plan to occupy Ukraine? 6 weeks ago he said he had no plan to attack Ukraine.
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  1147. There are several deaths in Hong Kong related to the Chinese vaccine
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  1148. With the repeated COVID lockdowns (especially the brutal one in Shanghai), with the government crackdowns on the business and tech sectors, with the military aggression towards Taiwan and South China Sea, with the suppression of democracy and freedoms in Hong Kong, right now the image of China in the West is rather poor (though better than Russia). There are, however, many ways for the Chinese government to improve China's image.
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  1149. ​ @grouchypatch9185  I didn't complain Chinese commentary? Chinese comments are excellent. In fact, these are proof that free internet works in mainland China (they already work in Hong Kong and Taiwan, which are part of China anyway).
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  1150. China definitely should be focusing more on developing its own microchip manufacturing supply line, instead of spending the time on political education for Hong Kong kindergarten and primary school students.
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  1151.  @Shenzhou.  The political education on small children were not underestimated. Tens of thousands of students together with their families have left Hong Kong. Those who can't vote with their ballot will vote with their feet. Are you surprised that even Cyrus Janssen is not sending his young children to Hong Kong/China?
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  1152.  @just4me476  since China doesn't trust any guarantee, one country 2 systems is meaningless.
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  1153. Hope one day people in China can legally watch this video from YouTube.
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  1154. China is one of the top trading partners of Canada. As China slumps, Canada will feel the effects too.
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  1155. @degraffpaul2454  if we criticize USA for decoupling/derisking, should we do the same thing for China?
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  1156. @John Dorilag  China's population is 4 times that of USA. It is just a matter of time before China surpass USA. Down the road, India will do the same. It is not an embarrassment for USA.
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  1157. If Trudeau offer the release of Meng in exchange for the Michaels' freedom, should Xi accept it?
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  1158.  @taiwanstillisntacountry  certainly it wasn't high enough
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  1159. Peace and stability in the Taiwan strait by flying PLA military jets daily in Taiwanese airspace.
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  1160. Thank you, Cyrus, for asking about North Korean involvement. Surprisingly, Sachs didn't even answer a word about North Korea. Sachs also didn't mention about record Russian troops loss in the month of October. If Russia has fundamental issues about its national security, then Ukraine also has fundamental issues about its national security. This is a multipolar world.
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  1161.  @ashleytrueman349  There are US biolab in Russia too. Russia had no problem with it. Do you have a problem?
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  1162.  @Shenzhou.  If China should punish people who violate Chinese law in China, then United States should punish people who violate United States law in United States.
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  1163. Very happy for Anthony Wong.
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  1164. Right now the number one enemy is not China, it is Russia. China is Russia's greatest ally, Ukraine is also very important to China's one belt one road initiative. If China can help resolve the Ukrainian crisis, then the image of China will greatly improve among all over the world, including Western countries.
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  1165.  @wxhqyfpy  Yesterday Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi made the following address. I copied it directly from the official government release. "He reiterated China's stance that all countries' sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity should be respected and safeguarded, adding that Ukraine is no exception to the principle." I support China. It should not support a warmongering nation. How many countries had Russia invaded in the last 30 years?
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  1166. The country that has a no limit friendship with Russia is fueling the fire of the Ukraine War. Why didn't China ask Russia to just withdraw the troops?
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  1167. Indeed. Are you talking about Peng Shuai?
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  1168. Why are you still on YouTube?
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  1169.  @Shenzhou.  China is unwilling to stop the Israel Palestinian conflicts.
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  1170.  @rosalynnchow5057  I think so. She's really not a good Chief executive. She doesn't listen to Hong Kong people.
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  1171.  @CyrusJanssen  That's why so many young Hong Kong people have given up on Beijing/Hong Kong and moved to the West in the last few years. I am sure you (in Vancouver) and me (in Toronto) have seen quite a few of them.
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  1172.  @Shenzhou.  I like your idea of National education. When I grew up in Hong Kong, cultural revolution and the great leap forward were never taught in school (the British didn't want to offend China). You think the teacher should educate the youth now?
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  1173. Communist North Korea is even more efficient. The result speaks for itself.
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  1174. China support on the Myanmar junta is another example of interference on another country.
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  1175. Very good point. Wolf warriors diplomacy certainly doesn't help your country's image.
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  1176. @Cool Bean  Surveys showed that the views among Americans toward China were generally positive until Xi Junping took over. Now, it is very different.
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  1177. @神州 Shenzhou Precisely, and the image of him went down as time went on. This was not surprising, Adolf Hitler was popular among Americans when he took power in 1933.
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  1178. Aren't the black hands from Beijing waving the US flags? They paid the white shirts to beat up the protestors.
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  1179. China already has many nuclear submarines for many years. Of course Australia is allowed to have nuclear submarines. Australia is allowed to defend their country, just like China.
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  1180. CGTN reported NOTHING regarding Peng Shuai's serious accusations. She is a tennis legend and Olympian. This is the definition of bias.
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  1181.  @wrongchannel2780  every 4 years? For the last 4 MONTHS the polices of China has changed dramatically.
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  1182.  @user-fb3tr9by7f  nobody force you to sleep with the enemies
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  1183.  @wrongchannel2780  Didn't you notice that there were lots of economic turmoil in the last 4 months? I am not talking about United States (which i dispised).
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  1184.  @wrongchannel2780  i respect you emphasis on political stability. I don't disagree with you. Try North Korea.
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  1185.  @Shenzhou.  Only time will tell if more companies will spring up as a resultof the crackdown. The crackdown on private tutoring doesn't result in competition. The crackdown on male culture doesn't result in competition.
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  1186.  @wrongchannel2780 North Korea has been politically stable for the last 65 years, unlike the United Shits of America. Please don't tell me you don't know about the upcoming housing default crisis and widespread energy shortage in China.
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  1187.  @Shenzhou.  in ANY country, it is legal to access to education help. Why crackdown?
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  1188.  @Shenzhou.  You missed my point. The intentions on crackdowns are not necessarily bad. The problem is, the economic market becomes volatile, hundreds of billions of dollars evaporated from various industries. It is not helping the economic development. What happened to the shareholders who bought the stocks before the various crackdowns.
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  1189.  @Shenzhou.  you mistake my point again. Social reform is sometimes necessarily. But with some many crackdowns over the last 6 months, without any prior warning, it makes it difficult to invest in the Chinese economy.
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  1190.  @Shenzhou.  Two and a half years after the protest in Hong Kong, the overspeculation has been getting worse. Housingis out of reach for so many. The only difference is that the young people are no longer allowed to protest. Nice job by the government.
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  1191. To clarify my point. I am not saying crackdowns are necessarily bad, nor Chinese government is evil, but emphasize that there's always a risk of doing business in China.
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  1192.  @Shenzhou.  People doesn't understand the risks of doing business in China. No wonder so many of them are scared off / turned off.
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  1193.  @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong need a housing market crack down years ago (definitely before 2019). As you correctly stated, it caused discontent in the society.
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  1194.  @Shenzhou.  It is time for Hong Kong to put people before politics
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  1195.  @Shenzhou.  China attracts a lot of investors because of its enormous and growing economy with 1.4 billion population. On the other hand, it is a communist/socialist country, so doing business in China have to obey a different set of rule compare to doing business in the west.
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  1196.  @Shenzhou.  Many businesses that thrive in the west fails in China. Such as Mattel, eBay, Google, Home Depot. The rules are different in China.
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  1197.  @Shenzhou.  Google lost China because they agreed that China attracted more foreign investments than any other countries. It saw China as a magnet of foreign investment. You are so right.
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  1198.  @Shenzhou.  And of course, they didn't see beyond the number signs.
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  1199. Google, eBay, Home Depot should have listened to Mr. Shenzhou when they entered the Chinese market.
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  1200.  @junebug8485  your point about work ethic is so true.
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  1201.  @ljones98391  Yes, because of Biden, because of Zelenskyy, because of American media, Putin is allowed to kill Ukrainians.
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  1202.  @bingdd168  Has Russia profited enough for the war already?
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  1203.  @Shenzhou.  Not Only Mao (your hero) and Chiang will not surrender, but Zelenskyy will not surrender. One month into the Sino Japanese War China was in bad shape, one month into Ukraine War Russia has lost more than 10000 soldiers and failed to capture a single major city. In fact, Russia has already abandoned its plan to fully occupied Ukraine and moved to the Eastern Ukraine area, which was already under Russian control before the war.
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  1204.  @Shenzhou.  Zelenskyy was asking for weapons to defend his country. Just like Chiang (and Mao) were asking for the same.
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  1205.  @Shenzhou.  Has the Russian military industry profitted enough already? Why did Putin start this war to help the US profitted?
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  1206. Someone in here thinks NATO has abandoned Ukraine. Given how much weapons Ukraine has received. Who will agree with him/her?
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  1207.  @okismokipoki  China's contributions to Ukraine was a joke. Let's be honest. If China really wants to stop the war, the war will be stopped.
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  1208. Good suggestion of video
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  1209. The greatest enemy of United States is not China, nor Russia, the greatest enemy of United States is United States itself. No country in Latin America (or anywhere else) will look up to a country that is fractured and cannot get its affairs in order.
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  1210. China is the greatest emitter of greenhouse gases. So any changes in policies will result in greatest benefits to the environment. And good for US and China willing to work together to achieve the environmental goal.
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  1211.  @toniwhy8415  Good point. Most of the normal citizens of China are nice people, but not the politics and the government.
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  1212.  @toniwhy8415  I never said US government is good.
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  1213. The must be compelling reasons why these people leave Hong Kong.
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  1214.  @SaretGnasoh  have you heard about CGTN? What do you know about it?
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  1215.  @hyc1266  Do you know why virtually nobody outside China watch CGTN? Even in Hong Kong, a part of China, CGTN is virtually non existence.
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  1216. Do you like the Chinese politics?
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  1217.  @christopherdrake1028  So, you like communism and one party States?
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  1218. What about fake news on CGTN?
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  1219. Saudi joining BRICS is a great idea as China and India are heavy energy consumers. Saudi's strong relationship with the United States also will stabilize the polarities so that there will be less chance of BRICS/NATO like conflicts.
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  1220.  C H HON  that's an interesting thought. Mind you, Taiwan currently is democratic and has the best government in 200 years, and Beijing still want to change it.
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  1221.  C H HON  Are you Dr. C H Hon in Toronto who is a dentist???
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  1222. Thank you China on your support to the Russian invasion and killing of the Ukrainian civilians.
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  1223. Do you think it is opening up too quickly?
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  1224. There are many ways for China to improve its reputation. The recent crackdown in Hong Kong and the continuing trade sanctions by China (towards Australia) don't help.
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  1225.  @Shenzhou.  you don't have to break any Canadian law to be lawfully detained in Canada. This is true for many countries, including China and United States.
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  1226.  @CyrusJanssen  You have mentioned that bilateral trade wars will only hurt both sides. China is facing a severe coal shortage which causes extensive blackout. Australian coals are desperately needed especially with winter coming. China needs to put Chinese lives ahead of politics.
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  1227.  @baiwunan  I am saying it again. THE COMMUNIST PARTY NEEDS TO PUT CHINESE LIVES BEFORE POLITICS.
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  1228.  @baiwunan  yes. That's why American closed the borders to many countries, including Canada and China, to prevent spreading of covid. Various areas have social distancing and masks mandate.
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  1229.  @norbertdosa2016  Ukraine deserves democracy. Their country fought hard for it. Ukraine is not a vassel state of Russia. This is a multi polar world.
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  1230. What about Police brutality in Hong Kong?
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  1231. Please name an American living in cave.
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  1232. CGTN did not report Canadians' support towards the invaded and battered Ukrainians. Is there a reason why? I am Chinese and I thought China is a great country.
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  1233.  @Allgood33  Saying Mao Zedong is a lousy administrator is one of the understatement of the century.
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  1234. @rebeccasouthall1249  How about Ukraine returns all Russian lands and Russia returns all Ukraine land. Plus Ukraine never NATO and Russia is free to continue with BRICS. No foreign troops in Ukraine and Russia is allowed foreign troops (eg North Korea). No nuclear weapons in Ukraine and Russia is allowed nuclear weapons. That sounds like a good deal.
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  1235. @tombayless9759  we Chinese have one of the strictest censorship in the world. Yet we still love the Chinese government. Why can't the Americans figure it out?
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  1236.  @MafiaTunis  Because Ukraine is an independent country. Period.
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  1237. @pengkun2237  The only way for the Taiwan government to agree to reunite with the mainland is if the CCP recognizes Taiwan's freedoms and democracy. So far, CCP hadn't.
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  1238. @CyrusJanssen  Hi Cyrus, really love your interview with Max Chernov. Excellent points.
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  1239.  @Shenzhou.  If there's no case, Canada will release Meng. I am hoping Canada will. There's no case against the Michaels as nobody can produce any evidence (the evidence against Meng are all open as Cyrus has described). I am hoping China will do the right thing. I support China.
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  1240.  @Shenzhou.  what is the evidence that the Michaels committed espionage?
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  1241.  @Shenzhou.  If Hong Kong was able to tackle the social and economical problems as ferociously as the political problems, then Hong Kong will have hope in the future. So far, the government only talks about how to deal with the issues, no concrete plan yet.
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  1242.  @Shenzhou.  The lost of government revenue can be offset by other sources.
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  1243.  @Shenzhou.  we're awared of the century of humiliation and the corruption of KMT. We're also awared of the great leap forward, cultural revolution and June 4th. (Many mainlanders don't know these, Alex do you know why?). Hong Kong people don't trust CCP, because they know them too well.
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  1244.  @Shenzhou.  I am not going to argue with you regarding your view. You're entitled to your opinion and I am entitled to mine. I love China, I hope the 1 country 2 systems will work so that Hong Kong and Taiwan can democratically reunited with China while maintaining their freedoms. I respect your love to the CCP and You're entitled to your opinion.
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  1245.  @alexhe926  hi Alex, nice to hear from you. Yes, many Hong Kong people are moving to Canada now because China is restricting various freedoms in Hong Kong. Please do encourage their connections to Hong Kong. Hong Kong people are Chinese, although they have different political views.
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  1246. ​ @diegoflores9237 Russia and Ukraine never held any peace talk. Don't listen to Chinese propaganda.
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  1247. @TrackingBS-fb9pq  Who are the green men IN 2014? Are they from US?
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  1248. @chuckthomas1872  He is just stating the truth. Everyone knows that Xi Junping is a dictator. And Xi is not the only one.
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  1249.  @vitaminc6721  you know they showed up in Crimea in 2014. Are they from the USA?
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  1250. Fantastic and thoughtful video. However, right now the public enemy No.1 government in the eyes of the west is not China, it is the equally authoritative Russia. This is a perfect and unmissable opportunity for the Chinese government to improve its image in the West. If China can successfully mediate the conflict between Russia (China's biggest ally) and Ukraine. If China can prove to the West that it can allow democracy and freedoms (not just in mainland but also in Hong Kong and Taiwan). If China can tolerate political opposition, the way Russia cannot. Then the image of China and the Chinese government will GREATLY IMPROVE in the eyes of the west and the western media. The world will no question be a better place.
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  1251.  @wrongchannel2780  you did say that China is a country of lies. A lot of people will agree with you.
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  1252.  @ronsmyth2005  Russia always had plenty of resources and materials. They suck so much in Ukraine.
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  1253.  @laserraiset3300  Thanks for getting the records straight. Many commentors in here know nothing about Russia.
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  1254. American politician at its worst. Thank you Mr. Jordan.
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  1255.  @CyrusJanssen  The answer is simple. US needs China economically but politically they are enemies. Just like I need to work for my boss to make a living, but we can be enemies.
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  1256.  @terryloi6975  USA has never recognized Taiwan as an independent country.
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  1257. China always wants peace and trade. Good point. Is that way Chinese warplanes fly over Taiwan daily and China started a unilateral trade war with Australia?
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  1258.  @HungNguyen-bf8qs  The majority of Taiwanese people don't want reunification with mainland China, according to Cyrus.
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  1259.  @CyrusJanssen  I have to disagree with you. Even if you have money, there are many countries that will be better than the states.
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  1260. What Hamas was doing was a massacre? Period. Why haven't the Chinese government denounced them? We Chinese have experienced what Japan has done to us.
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  1261. The failure of the Hong Kong government is a symbol of the unsuccessful one country two systems. Obviously, Beijing has to bear some responsibilities on that.
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  1262. Most Hong Kong people share this old value. So it's not surprising that SCMP does.
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  1263.  @Shenzhou.  Simu is the first Chinese LEAD character in Marvel. It's an important milestone for Chinese people and we should be proud of it. Chinese people deserve to watch it. Let them decide whether it is successful or not.
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  1264.  @amiithan4992  Good point
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  1265. @JVS 3  I respect your opinion but have a different viewpoint. Ukrainians chose to be close to NATO, but it became the target of Russia, not USA. Didn't Ukraine have a right to choose?
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  1266.  @ivanho7268  People's republic of China did not accept any refugees. Please stop making fake claims. Thanks.
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  1267. China would benefit the most from Ukraine conflict.
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  1268.  @HTeo-og1lg  Of course, China is not a protagonist of the Ukraine War. That's why it is a perfect mediator for this conflict. (Belarus won't be a good mediator LOL) Most importantly, China is strong enough to ensure that Moscow and Kiev will abide by the peace terms.
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  1269. The people who said we should not fight Russia, are the same who said we should not have fought the Nazi during the world War 2.
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  1270.  @CyrusJanssen  the Australian and Canadian democracies are much more stable.
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  1271. @First Last can you explain why China should be prosecuted?
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  1272.  @小肉肉-f4u  same for Adolf Hitler. Did you remember how he took over czechoslovakia? Same strategy.
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  1273.  @truehker2871  police who abused their power in Hong Kong just got promoted. Not so in the states.
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  1274. Yes. Thank you Cyrus for making the video. 👍
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  1275. Should China leave Canada and Australia alone and stop the sanctions towards these countries? China is already facing mounting internal problems.
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  1276. If freedoms is so important to you, then please control the pandemic first. Then you can have all the freedoms you want.
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  1277. ​ @Anonymous------  Singapore has already switched side to China economically. I don't think it will switch side politically anytime soon.
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  1278.  @loktom4068 Why aren't people moving to China? You tell me.
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  1279. Dr. Zhong is extremely well respected in China and rightfully so. Just like Dr. Fauci, he's the voice of reason.
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  1280. Taiwan's GDP per capita is almost 3 times that of mainland China. It is the semi conductor capital of the world. Taiwan is the proof that democracy and freedoms work for Chinese people (Taiwanese are by definition Chinese).
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  1281.  @muguman everyone knows it is Putin who is responsible for the invasion.
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  1282.  @jackchiu7560  This doesn't justify Russian invasion.
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  1283. @Ultra_Ego_Putin  Ukraine can't defeat Russia. Afghanistan couldn't defeat Russia, either. All they have to do is to make the war untenable/uncomfortable for the invaders.
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  1284.  @Shenzhou.  Liquidfied Natural Gas from Russia to European countries is only a small percentage compared to OVERALL fossil fuel export. As of May 2024, CHINA was the largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels, accounting for 44% (6.6 billion Euro) of Russia's monthly export earnings. Crude oil comprised 69% (4.5 billion Euro) of China's imports from Russia. India and Turkey are second and third. EU was the fourth largest buyer of Russian fossil fuel in May 2024, 13% or 1.9 billion Euro.
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  1285. @Shenzhou.  In other words, China and India (who bought up the largest share of the Russian oil) are the reasons why the Russia can fund their military complex.
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  1286. Why don't Americans move to China? What about the freedoms in China?
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  1287. Well said. Since 2019 many people have left Hong Kong permanently. The property prices have collapsed, and recently Moody had downgraded Hong Kong's economic forecast. A strong and prosperous Hong Kong is important not just for Hong Kong, but for China as well.
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  1288. @Shenzhou.  1) How do you know the protestors haven't read the bill before protesting? 2) What happened to Hong Kong on 9th June, 2019 and 16th June, 2019? Hint! It was not rioting.
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  1289. @Shenzhou.  The extradition bill might be good for YOU. But it was certainly not acceptable for the people of HONG KONG. HongKongers are generally apolitical. To evoke such a united, strong, negative response, the bill had really touched the nerve.
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  1290. @jennylee685  I don't disagree with you. Hong Kong people certainly deserved a lot of credit for developing the city. The 4 tiny dragons had developed trade relationships not just for the USA, but for many western countries. My point, however, was that USA didn't always suppress the growth of developing countries. It was a different political time. The politicians in USA today certainly can learn a lesson or 2 from their previous experience.
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  1291. @celxoirealyx  From the mid-1960s until at least the late 1980s, the trade balance was in Japan's favor. According to Japanese data, its surplus with the United States grew from US$380 million in 1970 to nearly US$48 billion in 1988. If United States didn't welcome the economic rise of Japan, how did Japan was allowed to prosper THIS MUCH?
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  1292.  @Adogsmate4267  Don't quite understand what you mean.
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  1293. @thatisme3thatisme38  Absolutely agree with you. American economy is consumer driven, and the Chinese economy is production driven. It will be unreasonable to balance the trade deficit
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  1294.  Russo21 Zir  that's one thing USA should learn from China. No foreigners should own USA land.
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  1295. Nobody in Canada nor Mexico foresaw the tariffs by the United States, but the responses from both countries have been resounding.
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  1296. @applebee9060  I was in Los Angeles with family just before Christmas. Everything in there was very expensive. But now, with the Trump tariffs, prices will go insane. Putin needs to pull out of Ukraine ASAP.
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  1297.  @bungkusi2432  In that case, was Mao Zedong "for the people"? Was Putin "for the people"? Was Hitler "for the people"?
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  1298.  @cheongwenpa  agree with you. Singapore has a very smart government.
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  1299. @alexzzz163  Chinese people have been emigrating to many Western countries throughout many decades. I am Chinese (check my picture), and I have been thoroughly welcomed. Are you implying that I am a fire to the country?
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  1300.  @dongiovanni8899  please tell me what are the other parties and what do they contribute to the government.
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  1301.  @bungkusi2432  That's what Cyrus said he's going to do
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  1302.  @Shenzhou.  that's exactly why they criticize democracy in the west. Isn't it interference of other country's internal affairs?
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  1303. The Chinese consulate staff are showing their true communist colors. They were lucky they didn't get kicked out of UK.
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  1304.  @CyrusJanssen  These are good governments. They put people ahead of politics.
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  1305. Sanctions will continue until Russian troops pull out of Ukraine. The war is devastating for Russia in terms of troop loss and the land gain was minimal at best.
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  1306. ​ @JiaJiaVlog You mean Putin? That's why he launched the war in Ukraine.
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  1307.  @Shenzhou.  polls conducted by the Strait Times showing that 95% of Singaporeans support the sanctions towards Russia. Singaporean government listened to its people
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  1308.  @skshum  USA started an unnecessary war. That doesn't mean Putin should do it. Even if Putin succeed in occupation of Ukraine, there's no way he can keep it long term. Ukraine is too large and the insurgents are too much. Putin just signed up a 20 year project.
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  1309. One party state is not popular over the world.
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  1310.  @mistyfuture4925  how many countries in the southern hemisphere have 1 party state?
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  1311.  @Andy-P  they will vote with the fists, or they will vote with the feet.
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  1312. The foreign forces was China. It interfered with Hong Kong.
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  1313. Yes, Brian is very cool (and smart).
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  1314.  @Shenzhou.  KMT successfully introduced democracy to Taiwan (part of China). With the support of Taiwanese people (they're Chinese too).
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  1315.  @Shenzhou.  Chinese GDP per person is US$10500 while Taiwanese GDP per person is US$33400. Taiwan is forecasting a 6% growth of the economy. IMF includes Taiwan in the advanced economy group. Unemployment is only 3.6%. No wonder Taiwanese are happy with their government and not working elsewhere.
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  1316.  @hyc1266  is that why Taiwan enjoys 3 times more Gdp than mainland?
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  1317. @Karen Xitler statistics show that Mao is the most successful murderer. You're right.
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  1318.  @Shenzhou.  after seeing the ccp style of National security laws implemented in Hong Kong, Taiwanese have seen enough of one country 2 systems and elected the government accordingly
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  1319. @Shawn Lau KMT has accepted democracy. If CCP can do the same, then we can do one country one system and unified China
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  1320.  @User-t-f4b  prove for your statement that Taiwan is the most corrupted government. I know mainland China is corrupted and I have proof.
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  1321.  @HongkongChai  Do you see the difference between US national security law and Hong Kong security law?
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  1322.  @fl338  according to the CCP, the great famine was mainly caused by poor government policies, not the weather. Please ignore the person who is spreading disinformation here.
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  1323. Agree
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  1324. @Shenzhou.  The current leader of Hong Kong SAR, Mr. John Lee, was a former police officer very loyal to the British colonial government. Do you like him?
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  1325. @Shenzhou.  under Mr. Lee, there were massive people leaving the city as a result of the political crackdowns. The economy also greatly suffered as a result. Talented Hong Kong people are leaving for overseas. Does Beijing like to see these happen?
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  1326. If you blame the overseas Chinese for the problems of China/Hong Kong, should you credit the overseas Chinese for the success of China/Hong Kong? You can't do one way but ignore the others.
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  1327. @bartonlee3594  I heard from the news that he had an affair with a TV journalist. Of course, he won't be the first politician that has personal faults. Just hoping the government would be more open about these.
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  1328.  @ClaremontClassicGarage  I am an immigrant. Came to Toronto in 1987. Love the city. A lot.
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  1329.  @CyrusJanssen  Thank you Cyrus. Enjoy discussion with you.
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  1330. What about the police who collude with the triads on 7.21? How come they were not punished?
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  1331.  @Shenzhou.  I am not saying that Mao has zero contribution to China. He's a great leader. But we have to put his contributions and errors into perspective. This is what the CCP does. This is what the Chinese people do.
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  1332. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Are you receiving any treatment now?
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  1333.  @CyrusJanssen  one of my coworkers is from Shanghai. It may or may not be true, but Shanghainese are known to be intelligent and hard working.
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  1334. @Shenzhou.  Actually Kim Jong Un has enjoyed a 100% approval rating according to official figures. Just like Russia, opposition parties have been suppressed. Should we move to North Korea?
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  1335.  @Epeefoiler  so, China has lied. The Michaels were not spy.
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  1336.  @enzoh7763  sure. The Michaels were "convicted" spies, no evidence were given, no consulate, and released the same hour as Meng. The communist judicial system is very inspiring.
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  1337.  @caltownhero387  This must be the reason why there were no evidence given for the espionage activities. Released the same hour as Men. Love the ccp judicial system.
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  1338. Money talks. Period.
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  1339.  @CHINESE_PRIDE  We all know that China is dependent on the west economically.
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  1340.  @CHINESE_PRIDE  someone in here said mainland China produces the stuff that the West need. But it is Taiwan who produces the microchips that China and the West need. This is one good reason China should not go to war with Taiwan.
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  1341. Don't forget China carried out trade sanctions against Australia.
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  1342. Good for Canada to stand up against the evil empire. And Canada is not alone in this.
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  1343. China has NEVER had a good time/opportunity to invade Taiwan.
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  1344. Mao was a ruthless murderer.
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  1345.  @deepone5005  numbers don't lie. For your information, this is the first year since ww2 that Hong Kong population decline. Do you know why?
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  1346.  @Shenzhou.  China has 1.4 billion population, Canada and USA combined has 400 millions population. Let's compare people to people. Should we compare the percentage of HongKongers living there?
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  1347.  @meeep520  yes I did. They banned Christmas and Easter celebrations. Can we celebrate Chinese new year in the States?
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  1348. Mr. Turner, what would happen if China attack Taiwan?
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  1349.  @steventurner1002  I fully agree with you. China and Taiwan should sit down and discuss these important points, without foreign interference. Beijing used to do it, but stopped.
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  1350.  @googlerwunn7344  Beijing already implied that they are related, which everyone knows already. China can and should work out a deal with USA to free all 3 of them ASAP.
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  1351.  @uyghurfalundafabs7234  China's overall coal import actually INCREASED in the summer of 2022, due to increased power demand. In the long term no question China (and the US) need to shift away from non renewable and polluting fossil fuels. But China cut its coal import from Australia despite high demand and blackout. Do you know why?
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  1352. @LivingLonger  The Democratic Party, and the Hong Kong Association for the Democracy and People's Livelihood are not allowed to run.
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  1353. @LivingLonger  You don't have to waste your time give me such a long list of reasons. After 2020 the Hong Kong government can ban any newspaper, arrest politicians, ban political parties for National Security reasons. The brave young man was strong enough to speak the truth in front of SCMP camera. 說好香港故事。
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  1354. @LivingLonger  you still didn't tell me why the voters turnout is so low.
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  1355. @Cyrus Janssen  That's a good idea. Regular communications are how trust can be built on. Even if China and the United States can't be BFF, this will create an environment of safety and stability.
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  1356. Cyrus, you mentioned about freedoms in China. The definition of freedoms are greatly different between mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Hong Kong ad Taiwan deserve their share of freedoms too. Although all 3 are part of China.
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  1357. Hopefully one day China will come to its senses and remove all the trade restrictions with Australia, especially import of Australian coal. China is a believer of free trade and it is time to act what they preach.
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  1358.  @fdja001  Australia has been very nice to China for many years.
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  1359.  @seowpj1401  Australia doesn't allow Huawei for its 5G. China doesn't allow Verizon or other foreign companies for its 5G. What's wrong with either one?
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  1360.  @seowpj1401  China doesn't even allow Twitter or Facebook. Do you have a problem with that?
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  1361. She committed a serious crime. She said she deserved to be held. Let her be held in jail. That's part of the rehabilitation process.
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  1362. Thanks for a wonderful and inspiring video. Great to see that since Biden took over, Sino American relation has improved and there are regular dialogs. An upcoming economic crisis is looming upon China, namely the housing bubble collapse and severe nationwise energy shortage. A stable relationship is essential to weather the storms.
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  1363. As a Chinese, I am equally concerned about the rising extremely Chinese Nationalism. The reputation of China, especially for CCP, has taken a big hit on the last few years.
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  1364.  @73BigMC  Hong Kong did have equal rights
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  1365.  @Shenzhou.  so for people with no income can be thrown in jail without lawyer. I thought China was good.
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  1366.  @Shenzhou.  of course Meng's rights were violated in some way. What about the rights of the Michaels?
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  1367.  @jbently5303  China is not only allied with Ukraine, it is Ukraine's largest trading partner. Ukraine actually supplies nuclear power technologies to China. Thousands of Chinese students study in Ukraine.
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  1368.  kaisin taika  No doubt that Biden is much more pro China, especially if you compare with Trump. You have made some good points.
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  1369. CEO of Evergrande had done a lot of damages.
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  1370.  @cantripleplays  Good point. Just ask China.
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  1371.  @Hahaha41241  For those who say the Michaels are spying. Is there any evidence?
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  1372. @hink00  If Edward Snowden or Julian Assange did the same crime in China, they would be executed immediately. They should be glad how easy USA is.
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  1373.  @nightowl7261  Are you Joshua Wong? You sound like him.
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  1374. Looking at how the Chinese authorities persecuted the Christians and Catholics demonstrate how far China is from human rights.
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  1375. @jw6451  United States is facing some rough times due to high interest rate. The stock market is doing well. How are the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets doing?
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  1376.  @lolasdm6959  Not only are we better than the States, we are better than Hong Kong. Our government doesn't use the National Security laws to shut down newspapers, nor put a million dollar bounty on opposition leaders.
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  1377. Putin is a true warmonger.
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  1378.  @eric4802  So arrest the violence people. But allow the peaceful ones. Even you can tell the difference.
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  1379.  @eric4802  i was there
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  1380.  @eric4802  All violence should be prosecuted accordingly.
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  1381.  @zzzz6511  To be honest, I am neither. I consider myself Chinese.
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  1382. We support one nation of China. But Beijing openly violated the two systems under the one country. Beijing has destroyed Hong Kong. As a Chinese, this is outrageous.
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  1383. Ukraine would like to join.
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  1384. ​ @matzelp1821  Exactly. No friend with a villain.
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  1385. It will be dangerous to shoot it over populated areas.
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  1386. @chm2  I am your friend from north of your border (OK, maybe Trump hates me). We are as democratic as your guys. We are constantly reminded to vote as well, but we are supposed to use our brains in choosing the right candidate. What about you guy?
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  1387.  @chm2  you just accurately describe the biggest problem of the United States.
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  1388.  @Shenzhou.  Although the Chinese Communist Party has a long history of restricting religious freedom, in recent years it has become increasingly hostile toward religion and has initiated campaigns to “sinicize" Islam, Tibetan Buddhism, and Christianity to rid them of what it deems “foreign" influences. The 2018 Revised Regulations on Religious Affairs effectively ban “unauthorized" religious teaching and expand the role of local authorities in controlling religious activities. In 2019, religious freedom conditions in China continued to deteriorate. The Chinese government has created a high-tech surveillance state, utilizing facial recognition and artificial intelligence to monitor religious minorities. On 1 April 2019, a new regulation requiring religious venues to have legal representatives and professional accountants went into effect. Some smaller religious venues, especially in rural areas, found these requirements impossible to fulfill.
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  1389. @Shenzhou.  In reports of countries with the strongest anti-Christian persecution, China was ranked by the Open Doors organization in 2019 as the 27th most severe country and in 2023 as 16th most severe.
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  1390. @Shenzhou.  We are grateful that for parts of China, the governing party is NOT above the religion. Those Chinese people can worship freely without fear of persecution. Unlike the estimated 20 million mainland Chinese Christians who have to attend underground churches,
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  1391. ​ @msimon6808 In Russia and China, national security was abused by the government to maintain power.
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  1392.  @aliciacline08  good analysis. But I don't think it's too late for USA to change.
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  1393. It takes two to tango. Xi Junping, armed with unprecedented power, is a far more aggressive and outspoken leader towards the US than his predecessors. United States politicians and the public are increasingly confrontational and hysterical towards nonexistent Chinese threats. Drastic measures are urgently needed to prevent both countries from falling into the abyss. This is leadership time for President Biden. He must demonstrate that China is a competitor, not an enemy. Biden must meet Xi ASAP to show the world that everything between the US and China is under control. This may not be popular among Americans, but politics are not popularity contests. When President Jimmy Carter invited Deng Xiaoping to visit the USA in 1979, it was VERY UNPOPULAR among the Americans. But that kicked started the normalization of the US/China relationship. War between China and the United States is not inevitable, but drastic measures need to be taken.
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  1394.  @jetli740  Same reason as Tik Tok. National security. You have a problem?
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  1395. @A Red Tomato  I don't mind Tik Tok not following US laws and leave the market. China has 1.4 billion people. Just focus on China.
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  1396.  @ysw8291  Why should Russia oversee Ukraine?
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  1397.  @Shenzhou.  Are you implying there should be a Taiwanese referendum on whether Taiwan should unified with China? Are you implying there should be a Hong Kong referendum on whether it is part of China?
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  1398. Good to see that more countries are participating in the winter Olympics.
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  1399. ​@Valkorion the ᛞᚱᚨᚷᛟᚾ of Zakuul Yes. Thank you for raising the Hong Kong police brutality issues. As you said, it's a human right violation.
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  1400.  @bobsmith3983  I am in Canada. I have hundreds of new clients from Hong Kong since the national security laws. They cannot be happier.
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  1401.  @Shenzhou.  Every country has ethnic minority. Doesn't justify other countries to invade them. Should China invade USA because of anti-asian sentiment by Anericans? Should USA invade Hong Kong because Anericans are not well treated there?
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  1402. Thank you for your extremely insightful sharing. China is a wonderful country. When you have the opportunity, you should try to travel outside of China.
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  1403. Very good point. Thanks for the insight.
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  1404. @Yc _Yeah The population of Hong Kong actually decreased in the last 2 years (first time since WW2). Obviously, immigration to Western countries played a big factor.
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  1405. @Tian Zhao  Please make a visit to China. This is the time. The border is open now.
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  1406.  @Shenzhou. So Russia is OK to annex the Crimea, right?
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  1407. Stay strong. We are all fighting together ❤️
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  1408. The trade war was not USA versus China, it was USA against the rest of the world. USA has no chance of winning under the circumstances.
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  1409. @Shenzhou.  The protests were over in late 2019. The National Security laws were declared in Jun 30th, 2020. It is now February 2024. How is the Hong Kong stock market doing between June 2020 and February 2024? With Hong Kong so stable, it must be booming.
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  1410. @sleo3720  I don't quite understand what you mean by "foreign supporters." Please clarify. Thanks.
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  1411. @Shenzhou.  As you said, a rush of mainland money has buoy the market to 30000 in February 2021. Now, with Hong Kong being so stable, because of the National Security laws, the Hang Sang index is at 16,215.
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  1412.  @Wb4807  Hong Kong market lost 23 percent last year, Shanghai market last 13 percent last year, Dow Jones gained 16 percent last year. Nikkei index gained 35 percent last year. If you want to talk about a crashed market, which one would you prefer?
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  1413. ​@perceptions8693 Many Hong Kong families do have Phillipino/Indonesian maids, including mine many years ago. By Western employment standards, they were horribly treated (no question). But they can earn substantially more than in their homeland, and many of them do send money home to help out their families. Not unlike the migrant workers in the western countries. It's a tragedy.
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  1414. @Shenzhou.  The National Security laws has changed Hong Kong profundity over the last few years. If you attribute the stability to it, why can't you attribute the stock market to it?
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  1415. @tomtube1012  Great. So how are your investments in China doing?
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  1416.  @tomtube1012  deflation is a problem due to weak consumer demand.
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  1417.  @tomtube1012  Japan's economy is in better shape than China in the next few years. China is facing a number of challenges.
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  1418. @Shenzhou.  Percentage grow is not the only measurement. China's economy is facing a lot of headwind. Local government debt crisis, developer default, deflation. Currently, 20 million houses are being built but not finished. Many won't. Evergrande alone has 800000 unfinished houses and is in bankruptcy. These are risks factors not revealed in GDP growth.
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  1419. @tomtube1012  GDP numbers don't account for bad debt and default. Certainly, it doesn't account for people purchasing their houses without receiving it.
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  1420. @Shenzhou.  The Chinese were encouraged to purchase their homes due to the lack of alternative investment opportunities. But with many PURCHASED homes, they are incompleted and unlivable.
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  1421. @Shenzhou.  That's why the housing depreciation is so difficult for Chinese homeowners. So many of their family assets are tied down to their homes.
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  1422. @bartonlee3594  Hope that one day, Shenzhou and his colonial mindset will understand what the Chinese people are going through right now.
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  1423. @Shenzhou.  House, of course, will not run away, but if it is incomplete, you can't live in it. Do you want to purchase an unlivable and incomplete home?
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  1424. @Shenzhou.  The Chinese housing problem is a serious issue in the next few years.
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  1425. @Shenzhou.  The average incomes of people in Japan and Hong Kong are higher compared to those in China. That's why, also objective expensive, they can afford to live in those cities. Chinese housing is much more expensive relative to the respective income of Chinese.
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  1426. @Shenzhou.  The systemic economic disposition for China basically forcing the Chinese family to buy houses, even though financially they are hardly able to afford it. Multiple Chinese families have to pool together just to afford down payments for an apartment. To be objective, if the housing market is booming, this is a good investment. But, a housing downturn or property developer defaults are much more devastating to the Chinese households. Evergrande alone has a debt level of US$300 billion. Many Chinese families will be severely affected.
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  1427. @bartonlee3594  Really feel for the "homeowners" who paid so much and get nothing essentially. Would the government bail them out?
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  1428. They are required by state law to use the safety wire. In addition, TV will never broadcast it without the wire.
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  1429. The problem is, China forced Hong Kong to accept Beijing's system, despite promising not to for 50 years.
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  1430. @Andrey Stroganov  what do you think of the invasion of Ukraine? You are Russian, and we would welcome your opinions?
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  1431. ​@神州 Shenzhou I am surprised that Great Britain only arrest these protestors, especially during the important coronation ceremony. Deng Xiaoping (who wasn't elected) had proven that he dealt with dissidents more efficiently in June 1989. Britain has a lot to learn from Russia and China.
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  1432. ​ @rolyrodriguez1000  If I am Putin, I will listen to President Xi and get out of Ukraine as soon as possible. Putin was poorly advised when he decided to invade Ukraine.
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  1433. Both Meng and the 2 Michaels should be released as soon as possible. Arbitrary detentions are unacceptable and tarnish the country's image.
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  1434. @plaw9188  that's ridiculous. Which of the 1500? I don't know them and they don't know me. The system is a joke.
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  1435. @Shenzhou.  I have been to Taiwan several times (my mom worked for a Taiwanese company) and always found the people friendly and sincerely. My wife also went there and loving it. I am not familiar with the immigration laws of Taiwan. Does Mainland China welcome Hong Kong activists and political exiles? You tell me.
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  1436. @ssomms2361  I disagree with those Hong Kong people. Mainlanders are not coming to Hong Kong just to spend. It is to visit and promote cultural exchanges and understanding. The salary in the mainland China is lower than Hong Kong in general, so we shouldn't expect Mainlanders to spend like crazy.
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  1437. @marie1938  Well said. You spoke very well on behalf of HongKongers. We don't have a "colonial mindset " but we see things differently as our societies are different. Ultimately, Hong Kong is part of China and we all just want to get along.
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  1438. I am equally happy that the Michaels are back in Canada.
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  1439. The largest population lost of Hong Kong in the last 2 years. Why?
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  1440. How much is China's aggressive budget towards Taiwan this year? Shouldn't Beijing use the money to battle COVID?
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  1441. That's a very good point. The best way to change China is to engage China.
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  1442. @john smith  everyone knows the food standard violation is bogus. People in Hong Kong and Macau had been consuming the same food (pineapples, packaged tea, breads), and nobody got a problem. Taiwan didn't retaliate the sanction. Should they?
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  1443. What about depending on Chinese technology?
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  1444.  @ThereIsAlwaysaWay2  That's a great point. If I am a smart American, there is literally no reason why I should become a politician.
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  1445.  @seniorsergeanttomcroydon6401  why should Chinese people break the law to learn the truth?
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  1446.  @joyjoyoo  she didn't delete the accusation. SOMEBODY deleted the accusation. SOMEBODY prevented her from talking.
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  1447. Biden is correct. He is a wonderful president.
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  1448. China made the mistake of repeatedly militarily provoking Taiwan. Taiwanese people are sick and tired of the CPC.
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  1449. @Tespri  Since the National security laws were imposed by Beijing in Hong Kong, hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong people have left the city. Many of them settling in North America and Europe. This is the biggest population exodus since WW2. Can you everyone here why so many people are leaving?
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  1450. @神州 Shenzhou  During the Hong Kong protest in 2019, the resident population of Hong Kong had increased 0.7% to 7507900. During the imposing of the National Security laws in 2020, the resident population of Hong Kong had decreased 0.4% to 7481000. In 2021, the resident population had decreased 0.9% to 7413100. In 2022, the resident population had further decreased 0.9% to 7346100.
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  1451.  @davidwestwater2219  true
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  1452.  @valfanclub  What's wrong with being critical of the Chinese government? No government is perfect and we have our opinions. Many newspapers are critical of the US government as well and there's nothing wrong with it.
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  1453. Mr. Sachs, with all due respect, if China wants USA to stop bullying it, then China please stop bullying Taiwan and other neighboring countries. If you ask the people of Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, India or the Philippines which is the greatest bully to them, guess what would be the answer? It is China.
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  1454. China is facing a severe power shortage resulting in blackout in many cities. Why don't you buy more Australian coal?
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  1455. China is the second biggest economy in the world. It makes perfect sense to do business with China. Just because you do business with it doesn't mean you agree with their political system. That's why the United States also does business with China.
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  1456.  @donparky1812  Can Mainland Chinese people choose their ruling party? If you live in another part of China, you can.
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  1457.  @ahpong  I feel for the Thai people like you. I have a number of Thai friends growing up. You should run for politics and improve the conditions of your people.
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  1458. As a Chinese, I am surprised by the " let it rip" strategy. I agree with the US/UK policy of COVID testing of Chinese travellers. The number of Chinese COVID cases are staggering.
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  1459.  @Wezwp  how does north Korea one party state doing?
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  1460. ​@神州 Shenzhou China has the highest number of censored internet users in the world.
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  1461. ​ @windydragon6522  agree. Chinese people should have as free internet as USA. I don't think you would object.
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  1462.  @CyrusJanssen  I hope at least some modifications can be done to the lock down so that medical needs can be addressed. The collateral damage to the lock down is more serious than COVID-19 damage itself.
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  1463. Hi Cyrus, what is happening in Hong Kong (PART OF CHINA) now is very different from what you described . ALL FORM OF PROTESTS WERE BANNED BY THE GOVERNMENT. Lawmakers critical of China were arrested. Newspaper critical of the government were shut down. People were not allowed to commemorate the June 4th massacre. Complaints to police brutality went nowhere. Hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong people will be leaving this year because of the crackdowns. You and I had both lived in Hong Kong. Does the people deserve better?
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  1464. @DucaTech The reason why Hong Kong never had democracy is due to the repeated strong opposition of Beijing. In fact, in the 1960s and 70s, Premier Zhou Enlai threatened to invade Hong Kong with the PLA, should Britain decide to impose democracy. Britain was in no way able to defend Hong Kong should China invade. In the 1980s, Britain tried to impose democracy again during the handover negotiations, but it was rejected by Beijing. These are all in official British documents declassified in the 2010s. Do you think China did the right thing?
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  1465. @Shenzhou.  It was written in the Basic Law that Hong Kong MUST NOT follow the mainland form of governance for a period of 50 years follow the 1997 handover. This is also the essence of the Sino British declaration in 1984: one country, 2 systems. Please fact-check before making incorrect statements.
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  1466. Cyrus, as you said, Chinese people love Anerican people, but they have issues with the American government. Similarly, many populations (including Canadian) love Chinese people, they just have issues with the Chinese government. As a Chinese living in Canada for more than 3 decades, the Canadian people have been treating us with fairness and respect.
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  1467.  Plain Truth  I respect your opinion. But many of my western colleagues or friends have not problem dealing with Chinese, despite the differences in cultures. Nobody like to be associated with a totalitarian regime which suppresses universal human rights.
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  1468. Beautiful story. Thanks SCMP.
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  1469.  @zzbky9093  Are you serious when you said "Chinese people are as free as any other people in the world"? Chinese are not even free to watch this YouTube video.
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  1470.  @relaxwhc  I know he strongly criticized the Russian system. Maybe Cyrus should have mentioned about it.
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  1471. ​ @Andy-P that's a very good point. You made good analysis.
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  1472. Chinese media didn't report peaceful protest in the beginning of 2019.
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  1473. I am optimistic that the relationship between US and China will get better. The last 10 months we already see improvements.
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  1474. If you watch CGTN, you will know the real meaning of fake political news.
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  1475. The political system of the United States has been out of control since the Trump administrator. US politics has been dominated by hatred and irrationality. If you look at the recent Chinese trip by French president Emmanuel Macron, how he skillfully dealt with president Xi and China. It is obviously that superpowers don't have to end up in a collision course.
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  1476. Eileen Gu was censored on Chinese social media Weibo for telling Chinese people to get a VPN.
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  1477. So, please do it yourself.
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  1478.  @plaguedoc7727  I am the father of an intelligent teenager. I HAVE TO limit his internet. In China or else, it is my job.
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  1479.  @CyrusJanssen  you are right on. Canadian fathers are expected to do their job. The government is not a substitute for the parents, and not responsible to raise your children.
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  1480. @Ray Go  i would rather live with a weak leader who cares for her people like Ardern. Putin is a strong leader like it or not. Do you want to live under him?
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  1481.  @jross3680  that's a great comment
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  1482. @CyrusJanssen  I agree with you. Russia and Ukraine should cut a deal. Keeping the borders in the February 2022 level would be a reasonable compromise between Russia and Ukraine. Give some political autonomy to the Eastern Ukraine region (similar to Tibet autonomy under China) as virtually all countries in the world recognize that these are the Ukrainian area. Remember the first point on the Chinese Peace Plan? Russia deserves security guarantees, and Ukraine doesn't have to join NATO. The longer the war drags on, the worse it is for BOTH RUSSIA AND UKRAINE. As for Cantonese, it is alive and well in Hong Kong, Macau, Southern China, and many parts of the world. I am one of the 100+ million speakers in the world, and I use it every day in my home and work. Many Cantonese speakers all over the world also learn Mandarin for business and effective communications. Mainland China has some policies that favor the use of Mandarin, which is not unexpected. Cantonese cuisine is even more popular today than 50 years ago as more people from Hong Kong and China had migrated to all over the world. For that fellow who said it isn't, please consider visiting China and Hong Kong instead of trusting everything on the internet.
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  1483. ​ @bartonlee3594 It was Putin who started the invasion. Declaring Ukraine a non-country and trying to capture Kiev. Saying Putin is only interested in eastern Ukraine is ridiculous.
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  1484.  @CyrusJanssen  Good point. That's why we continue to support you even we may have different opinions.
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  1485.  @Shenzhou.  Vaccination mandates are welcomed among Canadians (many serveys will tell you that). Governments have a responsibility to keep people safe, whether it is Canada and China. Certainly vaccine mandate will be useful for China. Hong Kong (which is part of China) has already adopted one.
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  1486.  @Shenzhou.  When it comes to protecting the lives citizens during a health crisis, government need to be decisive. If Canadian citizens are not happy with the government, we can vote the party out. Of course, the Chinese can't do that.
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  1487.  @Shenzhou.  The priority of Shanghai is to immediately vaccinate the more than 1 million of unavaccinated elderly people in Shanghai (I am quoting Cyrus). The low vaccination rate for Shanghai (and Hong Kong) is both unacceptable and embarrassing. The lock down is a short term solution, not long term.
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  1488. @Shenzhou.  I agree with you. Being an astronaut has seemingly lost some of the glamor. That's true even for China, Hong Kong, and Canada. I personally know a couple of young Chinese Canadian internet influencers/content creators who are doing very well. Even in China, they are big business there.
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  1489. ​@Wakalukong Tuapekkong Taiwanese youth have seen over the last few years what had happened to the youths in Hong Kong. People were arrested, prosecuted for their freedoms, many were forced to flee the city. Taiwanese youths are smart enough to draw their conclusions.
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  1490. ​@神州 Shenzhou Only 1500 out of 7.4 million Hong Kong people are able to vote for their favorite leaders. For those who voted, there was only one candidate approved by China. The Taiwanese youths (who are Chinese youths) have seen enough. Thanks for letting me know why they hate CPC so much.
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  1491. Assange is a computer hacker. If he had done the same thing in China, he would be imprisoned or (most likely) dead. And all his supporters will be systematically silenced as well. SCMP should be more concerned about the freedom of press in China/Hong Kong instead of USA.
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  1492. Many Hong Kong people don't trust the Chinese vaccine. WHO doesn't approve it
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  1493.  @ДЛТ-р4ы  Yes. Was Russia (Soviet Union) justified to invade Poland?
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  1494.  @ДЛТ-р4ы  yes. And I am sure you have studied the causes of these conflicts. You have not answered me. Was Russia (then Soviet Union) justified to invade Poland?
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  1495. @goldenfox2486  If Poland was not justified in invading Soviet Union, why did Soviet Union make a SECRET pact with Nazi Germany to invade Poland? Stalin had enough justifications, right? Soviet invaded Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968 were NOT in invitation of the respective governments (Nagy and Dubcek). Please get the history straight. If a country invites another, does it mean the US actions of the Vietnam War were justified?
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  1496. @goldenfox2486  Finland broke away from Russia, but the territorial dispute was not an excuse for the full-blown invasion of 1939. There are territorial disputes currently in the South China Sea, and does it justify China invading other countries.
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  1497.  @karrole88  Afghanistan has been devastated by the Soviet for 10 years. They're not exactly friends.
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  1498. @ignacio3890  yes, Vietnam requested a US intervention too. Was it justified?
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  1499.  @bartonlee3594  If he chooses to be ignorant, that's his right. 😃
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  1500. @pacivalmuller9333  USA was ASKED to help in Vietnam, so the Vietnam War was justified. USA was asked to help in China (Taiwan is part of China), so the USA should defend Taiwan if the mainland invades. Is that what you mean?
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  1501. High inflation and high costs, plus a series of strikes, are the reasons for Germany's economic problem
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  1502. Hi Cyrus, I was a teenage University student working in Orlando on summer of 1990. Fell in love with the city and subsequently been there many times. Seeing from a Chinese/HongKonger perspective, YOU ARE RIGHT ON, most Americans don't know about China and Chinese. Of course, the combative altitude of Donald Trump doesn't help.
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  1503. @daffyduck4195  You're absolutely right. Janet Yellen has already stated multiple times that decoupling is disastrous for the United States (and China, of course). America should learn from China and promote trade instead of using it as a political weapon.
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  1504. Speaking about Chinese culture. There's a part of China of which the citizens embrace and practice universal suffrage, proving that it will work in Chinese culture. Would Beijing recognize it?
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  1505. No election is possible when your country is being invaded by another country. Russia is not being invaded.
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  1506. The new wave is caused by a pro China dinner party and spreading among the police residence. May be they are too patriotic.
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  1507. As Chinese, why aren't we allowed to choose our government?
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  1508. 2 foreign nationals have been detained in C____ for 2 years and tried secretly. This is simply terrible.
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  1509.  @CyrusJanssen  Thank you for answering, I greatly admire you and see your point. Would like to share my Hong Kong experience with you. My father works for the British Hong Kong government from 1967 to 2001. He was a high ranking government official. British treated us well (he was ridiculously well paid). Yes, British never gave us democracy, but that's because of the insistence of the Beijing government since the 1960's. In the 1970's to the Handover, the British were greatly admired and respected the majority of Hk people (I swear it's true). Please don't say the British treated HK badly because it wasn't true.
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  1510.  @CyrusJanssen  I am not blaming Beijing for Hong Kong's problems. They are exceeding good in patriotic loyalty but has zero expertise/experience in democracy. Just like I can hit a golf ball 200 yards right handed and 10 yards left handed. 😭 Not my fault.
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  1511. I believe Meng should be able to defend herself in front of USA
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  1512. Great video. 👍
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  1513.  @marcioleonardo7402  Good point. No wolf warriors on either side.
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  1514. @lorneiggulden7123  The Soviet didn't make it in Afghanistan, and China also fumbled in Vietnam. Now Russia is making the same mistake.
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  1515.  @wrongchannel2780 what is your point?
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  1516.  @wrongchannel2780  Didn't I say China is a superpower?
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  1517.  @wrongchannel2780  what was my accusation? China is a superpower????
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  1518. Can China survive without a free and independent press? The press freedom in Hong Kong (part of China) has been severely damaged.
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  1519. China chose not to sanction and boycott Russia. But China should have and could have put pressure on Russia to end the war. It didn't.
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  1520. Hi Cyrus, Hong Kong government has done next to nothing to gain the trust of Hong Kong people. The government is very good at kissing Beijing. Please keep in mind. Thanks.
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  1521. That's why China has set up overseas police stations to monitor the activities of Chinese overseas. Do you think it is a good idea?
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  1522. Lol
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  1523. China has released the Michaels. Resolving the conflicts that had dragged on for too long. 👏👏👏
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  1524. @Shenzhou.  I never called for China to stop doing business with Russia. China can use its business pressure to facilitate the peace process. China has done it before with Australia. A wide range of Australian products were sanctioned, including barley, beef, coal, lobsters, timber and wine.
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  1525. CHINA is the largest trading partner of Russia. CHINA is also the largest trading partner of Australia.
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  1526. ​@Shenzhou. Absolutely agree. China can persuade Ukraine to head to peace talk with Russia. China's emphasis on territorial sovereignty is an absolute starter for the peace talk.
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  1527. @Shenzhou.  That's not true. There are already several rounds of peace talks that have taken place between Russia and Ukraine since the invasion. In addition, Ukraine and Russia have already negotiated and signed agreements regarding Ukrainian grain exports. These were done under the backdrops of Turkey and the United Nations. Did the United States or any nations stop any of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine? No.
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  1528.  @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong people will be proud of the Chinese heritage if China is proud of the Hong Kong heritage.
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  1529.  @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong people are NOT interested in becoming pawns of the west. Hong Kong people are NOT interested in independence. Hong Kong people are NOT interested in destabilizing the great motherland. Plenty of surveys in the territory will back these facts and you can look it up. I assume that you don't understand the heritage of Hong Kong. Many mainlanders don't. That's OK. Hong Kong people want to keep their core values. They want press freedom, they want freedom of speech, they want to have a vote on the government. They want to be able to mourn the June 4th victims. They want to be able to hold peaceful protests. At this moment, none of the things that I listed were allowed. You are a very nice guy and I value your opinions. But the fact is mainlanders do not understand Hong Kong people. Just like Cyrus said Westerners don't understand Chinese people. We are not terrorists. We really have nothing against you. We're the same family.
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  1530.  @Shenzhou.  please don't be upset. Beijing has no idea about the Hong Kong heritage. We're all Chinese and just want to get along.
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  1531. If Beijing can accept Hong Kong people, then one day they can accept Taiwanese as well. Reunification is Beijing's ultimate goal. Let's hope no bloodshed is involved.
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  1532.  @Shenzhou.  I hear you passionately say Taiwan people should wake up 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀Taiwan will reunite with China if Hong Kong is successful. So far, the results speak for itself.
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  1533. I grew up in Hong Kong. The British taught about opium wars and the unequal treaties in schools. But they didn't teach the cultural revolution or great leap forward for fear of offending China. Lots of people died during the events.
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  1534. When China is praised, then reputation of all Asians rise. China can improve the reputation by releasing the 2 Michaels. Arbitrary detentions eapecially without diplomatic representation make all Chinese like us look shameful. Of course, Meng should be released as well.
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  1535. That's a great idea. We need to look at things from different perspective.
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  1536. What about the Chinese justice system?
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  1537.  @AnnieT369  The Chinese Judiciary system is directly overseen by the CCP. I am so proud of it.
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  1538. No question about it. 5G technology is already changing our futures.
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  1539. They don't need to know the bill in details. They know that the Chinese judicial system is unreliable, non-transparent and basically a tool for the communist party. That's enough.
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  1540. You have a point. There's no question that hundreds of millions of Chinese are sick now. It's chaotic to say the least.
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  1541. China is the second largest arms manufacturer in the world. Go warmonger! Go China! You will soon be no. 1
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  1542. Very happy to see your family visiting your grandparents. Family is precious. Have a wonderful time in the States. PS Are you going back to Orlando? I have been to Orlando 4 times and miss it dearly. PPS please tell as many Americans to get vaccinated as possible.
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  1543.  @primeroultimo There are lots of barriers to American goods in China, including political barriers.
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  1544. What about Putin?
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  1545. Show the evidence that the Michaels are spies.
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  1546. The candidates ARE the corporations. They are call functional constituents and puppies of Beijing.
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  1547. Donald Trump's objectives for his trade war with China were completely unrealistic, no matter how the US did.
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  1548.  @Anonymous------  you know that the most popular drug the young people use is Fentanyl, and guess where most of the Fentanyl is from?
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  1549.  @phatrick8848  good point
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  1550.  @jesussonofgod6284  Is that you?
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  1551. @Nikky t  Chinese plumber? Belarus plumber? Doesn't Putin have an ex wife?
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  1552.  @CyrusJanssen  Putin still has no justification for starting an all out war like this. On the other hand, Nazi Germany used the same national security excuses to attack Poland and started ww2.
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  1553.  @CyrusJanssen  And likewise I maintain my original viewpoint that this is an exceptional and unmissable opportunity for China, to help stopping the fighting and maintaining peace between Russia and Ukraine.
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  1554.  @GrimpleGromble  She knows when to leave. She is way better than Trump in this.
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  1555.  @Shenzhou.  According to Mr. Hu Xijin, the chief editor of the state owned Global Times, one of the most respected Chinese paper. Tiananmen Massacre is not a myth, it is a tragedy. He said this because he was a witness there. Last week (June 4th) Hu tweeted that Chinese people will never forget Tiananmen. It is hard to disagree with him.
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  1556.  @MyLife-og2kr  Maybe you should know the tensions between China and Philippines and which country is doing the bullying.
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  1557.  @Shenzhou.  Not all countries have obligations to fulfill the extradition. Canada chose it. But Canada also didn't start a trade wall with China like the US do. Why?
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  1558. There are many ways the Chinese government can do to inspire overseas Chinese or people with Chinese descent to be proud of their motherland.
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  1559.  @Shenzhou.  only time will tell how things will turn out. But it is clear that some debt restructuring or bailout are necessary
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  1560. Should mainlanders elect a government that provokes conflict in the Taiwan Strait? Currently, dozens of Chinese fighter jets cross the median line or enter Taiwan's air defense identification zone. If this is not war provocation, then you can draw your definition of provoking. Remember before February 2022 when Russia repeatedly stated that they had no intention of invading Ukraine?
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  1561.  @Shenzhou. The question about Taiwan is simple. Does Beijing want Taiwanese to elect KMT or DPP?
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  1562.  @Shenzhou.  The word "Statemale" was used by Cyrus to describe the current Ukrainian war situation. I concur with him. You can come up with your conclusions.
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  1563. @Shenzhou.  United States approved US$25 million in military aids to China in December 1940 to help China defend its sovereignty and fight the naked aggression of Japan. There was no NATO, and there were no military alliance between US and China. You have a problem with it?
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  1564.  @ersymelegrito  I didn't find it funny when China was invaded and struggling against the more powerful Japanese army. Millions of Chinese people lost their lives.
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  1565.  @bartonlee3594  Great point. In fact, in terms of GDP values, European countries support Ukraine much more than the United States does.
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  1566. Yes. We can learn a lot from Chinese culture.
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  1567.  @davide563  i lived in Hong Kong for decades. Our family left due to fear of communist persecution. Just this month (July 2021) alone, tens of thousands of HK people emigrated for the same reason.
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  1568. @梅花MH  I support Taiwan. I strongly believe that Taiwan is a part of China. In fact, Taiwan is the proof that freedoms and democracy work for Chinese (Taiwanese are, by definition, Chinese)
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  1569.  @yasimola9720  🙋‍♂️
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  1570.  @yasimola9720  It is time for CCP to put people's lives before politics.
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  1571.  @yasimola9720  Let's be blunt. Whether you like it or not, the Chinese people are harmed by the government Australian coal embargo.
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  1572.  @Shenzhou. when hong kong was returned to China, freedoms of press and speech (among others) were promised to Hong Kong people. Given hong kong is part of China, that means western style freedoms (human rights) exist in Chinese lands, whether Beijing likes it or not.
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  1573.  @Shenzhou.  why does Western want a regime change in Hong Kong? Already, no chief executive is able to finish 2 terms. I am not going to bring up the approval ratings of the chief executives among Hong Kong people.
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  1574.  @Shenzhou.  you totally missed my point. Hong Kong people enjoys FREEDOMS before and after the handover that mainland doesn't have. They have uncensored internet. They can criticize the government thru speech and press. They are free to use Facebook and Whatsapp. You were talking about DEMOCRACY.
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  1575.  @Shenzhou.  May I ask, you don't know the elections and freedoms of Hong Kong people changed after the security laws? Didn't the Chinese MSM mentioned that?
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  1576.  @jimmielin1141  People are definitely not the master of China. Just ask the people of Shanghai.
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  1577. No wonder he is so well liked by Australians.
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  1578.  @IainMacaulayce  The 2 Michaels must be released ASAP. China has no excuse now.
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  1579.  @tonywyli  Since they're insignificant, release them.
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  1580. Biggest bust of all time is Anthony Bennett.
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  1581. It doesn't make sense only 2 flights per day from US. Is the Chinese government behind it?
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  1582. Absolutely
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  1583. China is the biggest buyer of Taiwanese microchips despite threatening Taiwan militarily.
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  1584.  @qjtvaddict  Eileen not only benefited from superior American training and development, she also benefited from American freedom of press (that promoted her modeling career) and freedom of speech (allow her to speak out against political issues). Chinese have no such freedoms.
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  1585. The guys had a great point. The Chinese perception of America is as negative as the American perception of China. The media (on both sides) are really to blame. Extreme nationalism is not beneficial to any country, China included.
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  1586.  @Shenzhou.  Arab and Muslim countries refuse to accept Palestinian refugees.
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  1587. @CyrusJanssen  United States is undoubtedly working on a ceasefire, but although it's unquestionably the biggest ally of Israel, it is doubtful if it would work. Absolutely agree with you that Netanyahu has mishandled his response after the October 7th attack. He should have looked for a political solution. Kind of like China (being the biggest ally of Russia) is unable to stop Russia's invasion in Ukraine. There are just too many killings in the world now.
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  1588. Just like China is in a difficult position in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the United States is in a difficult position in the war between Israel and Gaza.
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  1589.  @Shenzhou.  Because the resolution is not good enough. Russia had veto multiple ceasefire during the Ukrainian war anyway.
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  1590.  @Shenzhou.  Kudos to the governments of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, for brokering the ceasefire and release of the hostages between Israel and Hamas.
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  1591.  @clarkthomas354 But Iran provides military support to Hamas for their terrorist activities. Is there a problem?
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  1592. @nikosantikythera2422 I know Israel has a close relationship with Russia and China. Israel has been purchasing arms from Russia for a long time. Do you have a problem with that?
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  1593. CGTN and CCTV are propaganda stations. Worse than FOX. NOT GOOD for China/USA relationship.
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  1594.  @Jonathan-je9uh  Give credits to the Swedish government for helping with their people.
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  1595.  @Shenzhou. That's a good point. Chairman Mao started the Cultural revolution in 1966. Was it right, or was it popular? Contrary to what you said, the Great leap forward, Cultural revolution and June 4th were NEVER taught in Hong Kong school during the Colonial period. You can verify this easily with anyone from Hong Kong.
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  1596.  @Shenzhou.  century of humiliation and opium war WERE taught in Hong Kong school before the handover, but not great leap forward or cultural revolution. You can check it with any Hong Kong former students.
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  1597.  @Shenzhou.  They used the term 喪權辱國 to describe the unequal treaties.
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  1598. @ISJST  not a good place if you care about human rights. We Chinese do.
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  1599. These are jobs designed for robots. Why doesn't China build them? Did China ship too many microchips to the United States?
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  1600. Putin wants Ukraine to be wiped out from the earth. He made it clear. Did you listen to the announcement he made last week?
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  1601. Can Xi tolerate democracy and freedoms in Taiwan? If yes, then China and Taiwan can peacefully reunite.
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  1602.  @Shenzhou.  What does President Ma think about Taiwan being run by patriots loyal to Beijing? 愛國者治台？
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  1603. @Shenzhou.  Japan is not the west, Taiwan is not the west, Singapore is not the west, Thailand is not the west. But these countries have much better relationships with the west because of their acceptance of human rights and democracy. China has itself to blame for its poor reputation.
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  1604. The new axis power of evil. Russia and China.
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  1605. USA selling weapons to Taiwan has always been combined with the one China policy. It hasn't changed in the last 40+ years.
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  1606. @神州 Shenzhou  Singapore's political system is far less repressive compared to mainland China. For example, Freedom House grade Singapore internet freedom as 54/100, far better than 10/100 of mainland China. (Taiwan is 79/100 for your information).Singapore also allows official opposition parties, and people are free to vote for the party of their choice.
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  1607. Obviously, the same can't be said for mainland China.
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  1608. @神州 Shenzhou  The largest number of Hong Kong expatriates will always be in mainland China for obvious reasons. Just like the largest number of Canadian expatriates will always be in the United States. Following the 2020 national security laws, Hong Kong experienced the largest number of population decline since World War 2 (government data). Many of them settled in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada, not to mention Singapore and Taiwan. Is there a reason why?
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  1609. ​ @Shenzhou.  The president of Singapore is a mostly symbolic position. Just like 宋慶齡 in China, she was unelected but doesn't hold real power. Is there any problem for it?
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  1610. ​ @Shenzhou.  PAP is a wonderful party, but it is not perfect and has to be accountable to voters. Recently opposition parties have begun to gain ground in the paliament. About 30 to 40 percent of Singaporeans did not vote for the PAP. Singapore is the reason why democracy and freedoms work for Chinese people.
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  1611. China has banned virtually all foreign media and heavily censored internet. Why can't the British do the same thing to the Chinese propaganda?
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  1612. You can also say China is relying on US for many aspects.
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  1613. Sure. 560000 had been given death already, isn't it enough?
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  1614. What about the Chinese judges that tried the Michaels? Do they give you hope?
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  1615.  @somethinglikethisone6635  what is the evidence that Michael's a spy? Is Meng a spy? Should we try her in secret?
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  1616. Russia spent hundreds of billions of dollars and losing hundreds of thousands of people. And all it got is stalemate? If I am Russian, I won't be voting for Putin.
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  1617. The Chinese government will not tolerate any dissidents. That's why they don't allow YouTube and Twitter.
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  1618. ​@MetaView7 The war was supposed to be over 3 days after it began in February 2022, with Ukraine being wiped out of the earth by Russia. What happened to the Russian military complex?
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  1619.  @MetaView7  what is SM 0?
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  1620.  @mobifinsolutions1956  Mercenaries, are you talking about the Wagner group?
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  1621.  @GiratinasRisingRenegades  1980. EU did nothing. Afghanistan lives matter.
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  1622. Ruble will never be the new reserve currency. The strength of the US dollars lies under the strength of the US soft power.
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  1623.  @hk3339  Putin in a televised address on February 22nd 2022, said that Ukraine is not sovereign.
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  1624.  @veronicaa7748  check with the United Nations chief.
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  1625.  @Shenzhou.  Chernobyl region must occupied by Russian army without Putin's plan or knowledge, right?
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  1626.  @Shenzhou.  Bucha mayor repeatedly described the killing of civilians by Russian soldiers.
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  1627.  @Shenzhou.  CGTN reported that Russian had OCCUPIED areas around Kviv, but these areas have since reclaimed by the Ukrainian army.
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  1628.  @veronicaa7748  United Nations chief Antonio Guterres described the killing of civilians in Bucha as deeply shocking. He called for an investigation. This was reported by the State run newspaper CGTN, not New York Times.
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  1629. The same for China. 35 years old there are real politicians (Deng XiaoPing, Ziao Ziyang, Hu Yaobang). Now it is only Xi Jinping and dictatorship.
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  1630.  @Shenzhou.  They maximize the benefits to their countries.
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  1631.  Kamasutra poetic Justice  I am ashamed by my heritage when my government killed 20 millions of our own people (official numbers) during the cultural revolution.
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  1632.  Kamasutra poetic Justice  I am not ashamed by my Chinese heritage. China has lots to learn from other countries, and other countries have lots to learn from China.
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  1633.  @LiuXiang411  violence should not be tolerated. Peaceful demonstration is allowed. The Peaceful demonstration in June 2019 were Not reported by any mainland media. Do you know why?
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  1634.  @hclau362  Don't know what you are talking about. Out of 195 countries, only 5 are communists. Do you know why?
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  1635.  @hclau362  I love South Korea and Singapore as a country. Not white, but democratic. Maybe on day China can follow the footsteps
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  1636.  @hclau362  165 non communist countries are tied to west bullying. Is that what you mean?
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  1637.  @hclau362  I am a typical Chinese wolf warrior.
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  1638.  @hclau362  Do I look white? Check your glasses.
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  1639.  @hclau362  yes. I am repeating the disinformation form CGTN. I am proud of it. How do you feel?
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  1640.  @hclau362  Don't i sound like 50 cents like you?
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  1641.  @madelynskulj6984  That's why we shut the border down.
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  1642.  @madelynskulj6984  I am in favor of shutting down more.
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  1643. China didn't need to sanction Russia, but China could have mediated the Russian Ukraine conflict and failed to do so. Without China's approval, Putin will not continue the war.
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  1644.  @wwbren  OK. China was the agreesor then.
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  1645.  @Shenzhou.  The US had nothing to do with the war. China launched an offensive in response to Vietnam's actions against the Khmer Rouge in 1978, which ended the rule of the Chinese-backed Khmer Rouge. Both China and Vietnam had declared victory. Once again, you should not trust everything from state run MSM. Don't trust everything from FOX either.
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  1646.  @Shenzhou.  They're threatening China with sanction IF CHINA ASSIST RUSSIA IN ANYWAY. It has nothing to do with mediation. Can you please cancel your CGTN for your own good?
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  1647. There's no evidence he accepted US money
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  1648. Many Hong Kong politician have close ties to Beijing anyway, they're acting in Beijing's interests instead of Hong Kong's interests. Is there a problem with that?
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  1649. @lc8850  Hong Kong is part of China. But China promised Hong Kong in writing (the Basic Law) that China would let Hong Kong govern itself for 50 years after 1997. Beijing would not impose laws on Hong Kong, and the only thing Beijing would take control of is diplomacy and defense. Hong Kong people would be given a chance to elect its Chief Executive, the Legco members, and the District Council members. These leaders are supposed to be accountable to the people of Hong Kong, but in truth they are controlled by Beijing and everyone knows that. You said you have no problem with that, but you have witnessed hundreds of thousands of HongKongers left. They couldn't vote, but they could vote with their feet.
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  1650. @lc8850  If you are Taiwanese people, seeing how Hong Kong was treated after the takeover, seeing what happened in the last few years. Will you vote for a party with closer tie to Beijing, or will you vote for a party that resist the CCP? Currently, only 2 percent of Taiwanese people trust the CCP. Do you know why?
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  1651. @jacksonyii8584  Which country invaded Ukraine in order to start World War 3? Hint, it is not China.
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  1652. @jacksonyii8584  The West did a ton of stupid, horrible things. That doesn't give China the justifications to invade Vietnam or clash with India or skirmish with the Philippines.
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  1653.  @edgar-yang-杨皇  The casualties of 7000 to 20000. Can you tell me the justification?
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  1654. I don't see Carrie Lam was committed to the Hong Kong people. The botched extradition bill was a prime example.
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  1655.  @Jordan18561  nobody.
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  1656. Wang Yi will never learn
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  1657.  @fatdoi003 Although Taiwan is a part of China, it is ckear that the people there want democracy, not communist rule. Do you think the CCP realize that?
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  1658.  @fatdoi003  I believe that Taiwan is a part of China. But Taiwanese people saw how one country two system worked in Hong Kong, they have seen enough. To answer your question, should Beijing give Taiwanese democracy, just like the American south?
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  1659.  @fatdoi003  the separatists hold no power, it'snot theirfault. , It was bad government that cost the destruction of the society.
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  1660.  @zhaf  good point
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  1661.  @fatdoi003  I agree with you. The chief executives overall have done a bad job.
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  1662.  @junmingqian7158  There are 20 times more democracy in the word than communist countries. Do you know that? How is communism doing in Cuba and North Korea?
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  1663.  @Danni-Cape  I am a 五毛，I am not a Korean.
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  1664.  @nickl5658  Since Taiwan's official policy is still unified with China, Beijing should be happy with it. If Taiwan declare independence, we are screwed.
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  1665. Extreme media nationalism is not beneficial for the country's images. This is true for Chinese media. Of course it is true for western media as well.
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  1666.  @linc7075  look at COVID this way. Hong Kong (a part of China) right now has a terrible outbreak. The death rate is highest in the world to the point that dead bodies are piling up in the hospital. The government doctor said probably more than half of the population has been infected. Yet Chinese MSM are not reporting it the same way as what USA had experienced. I agree that USA had handled COVID badly, but Chinese media is by no means objective.
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  1667. It seems like all agree that the young man was telling the truth.
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  1668.  @linc7075  I am talking about current death rate, not cumulative death rate.
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  1669.  @linc7075  so you agree with the man that Chinese MSM is not objective. I already said that western MSM is not objective.
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  1670.  @linc7075  I am not saying that western MSM is perfect. But the point is, a CHINESE guy, growing up in China, knows the Chinese media, saying the truth (nobody in here said he's lying). Yet nobody admits that he's TELLING THE TRUTH.
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  1671.  @linc7075  I have closed relatives working for the Hong Kong government. Hong Kong people are VERY unhappy about the government and everyone knows that. Yet Chinese MSM won't report that. So much for objectivity.
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  1672.  @Shenzhou.  You are from mainland China. You're in a much better position to answer this question. Why do so many Chinese students choose go to the United States? Don't they hate the country as much as you do?
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  1673.  @vulcansaur  Thanks for the sharing and good to hear from you. The difficult HK people is the result of difficult HK government. If you can reform the government, what would you do?
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  1674.  @AmelieZh  you're absolutely right. On the last 2 years, many people have left Hong Kong as the political situations had deteriorated after the national security laws.
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  1675.  @hyc1266  First of all, Hong Kong is part of China. If Hong Kong sucks, then China sucks too. I don't promote Hong Kong independence, are we on the same page?
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  1676.  @CyrusJanssen  you are right on. Conversations and cultural/business exchanges will need to more understanding of each other.
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  1677. You're correct. The official name is the Republic of China.
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  1678. The advantage of one party state is that the government can decide whatever it wants without any accountability or reviews. Not many countries in the world can do that. Of course, sometimes they works, sometimes they don't.
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  1679. ​@Tom-sd9jb you made an excellent point. You can ask the older Chinese people how the policies of Mao had brought miseries and disasters. China is extremely fortunate to have Xi Junping as the president.
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  1680.  @SaretGnasoh  Don't blame the US media if the Chinese media is even more inflamed.
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  1681. @user-km7rp1vy4y  20% is the highest level ever. See the official numbers. In fact after June 2023, the Chinese government intentionally did not report it. Do you know why? Hopefully, more foreign companies will go back to China.
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  1682.  @jasonwu6088  I think you are right. From what a heard of 46 percent is more realistic
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  1683.  @陆伯瑞  不是每一個人也要上大學的
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  1684. @backfischritter  Here lies the problem. If I am running a foreign company, why should I set up a shop in China? There are many alternatives available.
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  1685. @backfischritter  so we should kick out all the Starbucks, Costco, Macdonalds, KFC as we don't need them? What a wonderful suggestion.
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  1686. @albertchun6890  There are some Gordon Chang in the west, but there are many more little pinks in the east. Don't believe in them.
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  1687. Great point. Love China doesn't automatically equals to love CCP.
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  1688. Chinese government doesn't want its population to travel to Canada.
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  1689. It is clear that US needs China as much as China need US. Cyrus has made it clear many times already.
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  1690.  @Shenzhou.  The disaster of Great Leap forward, one of the greatest man made disaster, is not because of weather alone. Poor planning and leadership is a main cause. CCP killed off all the Chinese sparrows so that the locust went out of control causing historic crop failures.
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  1691.  @Shenzhou.  From China's greatest famine, 40 years later. By Vaclav Smil Forty years ago China was in the middle of the world's largest famine: between the spring of 1959 and the end of 1961 some 30 million Chinese starved to death and about the same number of births were lost or postponed. The famine had overwhelmingly ideological causes, rating alongside the two world wars as a prime example of what Richard Rhodes labelled public manmade death, perhaps the most overlooked cause of 20th century mortality.1
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  1692. Israel has already lost the war irrespective of the actual outcomes.
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  1693.  @dons6556  So, are you implying that it is OK for Chinese to overthrow our government? Obviously we don't have democratic elections. I am not an American citizen and would welcome your opinion.
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  1694.  @Wbliss  Hong Kong rioters should be punished and deserved to be so. What about the closure of newspapers? What about the arrest of people mourning the Queen? What about banning of social gathering to commemorate the dead? None of these are violence. None of these are Jan 6th. Are they justified?
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  1695.  @2-cent  where were you and your family on Sunday June 16th, 2019? There were no riots, no violence. Were you happy? (My cousin got married in Hong Kong that day and we were there). Why were Hong Kong people not happy? Were the Hong Kong government accountable to Hong Kong people?
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  1696.  @wrongchannel2780  what do you think about the red color revolution of China in 1949?
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  1697.  @2-cent  My cousin GOT MARRIED IN Hong Kong on that day. But 2000000 HongKongers were not happy on that day. There were no violence. You were in Hong Kong, tell us why people were so unhappy.
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  1698.  @hyc1266  So why so many people paid tribute to the Queen in Hong Kong. Thousands were lining up. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee also paid tribute to the Queen. He served under her for 20 years. Is he patriotic?
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  1699. Hong Kong is obviously a part of China. But Hong Kong is to be governed differently. If China can recognize the freedoms and democracy of Hong Kong, they will have a much easier time dealing with Taiwan reunification.
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  1700.  @2-cent  1) Before Hong Kong was returned to China, Hong Kong has press freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, you can went out and demonstrate. You can mourn the dead in June 4th. I did. Now, newspapers were closed by government. Assembly are banned. You will be arrested for mourning for June 4th. You will be arrested for demonstration.
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  1701.  @2-cent  2) Britain planned to introduce democracy to Hong Kong in the 1950s due to anti colonial sentiment. Zhou Enlai, representing the CCP at the time, warned, however, that this "conspiracy" of self-governance would be a "very unfriendly act" and that the CCP wished the present colonial status of Hong Kong to continue.Liao Chengzhi, a senior Chinese official in charge of Hong Kong affairs, said in 1960 that China "shall not hesitate to take positive action to have Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories liberated" [by the People's Liberation Army] should the status quo (i.e. colonial administration) be changed. The warning killed any democratic development for the next three decades. We should thank the CCP for the lack of democracy in Hong Kong.
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  1702.  @2-cent  I trust you could not find these information on Eastern MSM like CGTN or Global Times.
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  1703.  @2-cent  I didn't say China's system is bad. I said China doesn't handle one country 2 system of Hong Kong well, and as a result it damages its reputation in the international communities. If 1c2s works in Hong Kong, it paves the way for peaceful reunification of Taiwan. No country is perfect, not China, and definitely not usa. China has many to learn.
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  1704.  @2-cent  Why didn't you get your information from Eastern MSM?
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  1705.  @2-cent  ok. Understood.
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  1706. China is sanctioning Australia imports now. Do you have a problem with it?
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  1707. Hong Kong is between 176 and 178.
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  1708. Cyrus, glad that you proved your integrity and published the email. Intellectual copyright is very important. I have to warn you that CGTN has a very poor reputation since it is extremely inflammatory and tons of fake news and speculations towards the west. It is basically Joseph Goebbel level, 100 times worst than FOX. If you care about Chinese American relationship, don't go near CGTN.
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  1709. It is ironic that propaganda stations are allowed to operate in United States and Canada, but not in China. These stations are extremely damaging to the Chinese American and Chinese Canadian relationships.
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  1710.  @MrSilvertech  Stop the criminals before they have a chance to kill someone, period. Is that clear?
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  1711.  @MrSilvertech  stopping all rifles will reduce criminal activities. Haven't we learned from Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain?
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  1712.  @MrSilvertech  The kids killer
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  1713.  @MrSilvertech  How do you plan to stop criminals from committing crimes? By taking away their guns.
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  1714. Why don't you show any Ukrainian videos? Ukraine and China always have good relations. Don't your friendship have no limit?
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  1715. Hi Cyrus, I have to agree with you that the opening came a bit too late, maybe too reckless. However, Chinese vaccines are inferior to the western mRNA counterparts. As you said, 3 SINOVAC is equivalent to 2 mRNA. The WHO also indicated that SINOVAC is not as effective. Still, it is a useful vaccine. It is recognized by many Western countries, including Canada. Hopefully, China can put people lives before politics and allow the import of Western mRNA vaccines (especially the bivalent ones).
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  1716. @Green Tea  you are spot on. Haters will hate for the sake of hating. They are beyond rational. This is true for Western extreme media and Eastern state run media. That's why we should support Cyrus' channel.
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  1717. ​@gothicserpent1093 There's no GOODWILL in war and everyone know that. We Chinese do not fall for fake news like that.
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  1718.  @robertjustinoff845  He and Adolf Hitler are in the same league
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  1719. @robertjustinoff845  They do love to invade foreign countries in the name of national security. Who cares about sovereignty when you are a superpower. I thought Americans like you are good in history and love guns.
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  1720. ​ @ctrlaltdebug Russia is resisting what? They are the one who started the invasion. They have lost 350000 soldiers already.
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  1721.  @Shenzhou.  The 3 days claim was from Russian state run media, not the west.
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  1722.  @Shenzhou.  Hitler and Putin are not the only dictators who invade neighboring sovereign countries.
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  1723. Not only the west have to go to the Olympics, this is an unmissable opportunity to engage with China and Chinese, to promote the universal values of human freedoms, rights and democracies to the Chinese people.
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  1724.  @gonggxiu  Why can't the athletes tell the Chinese what lives are like in the west? Doesn't Chinese deserve to know how they look like? Chinese state owned media set up numerous Twitter accounts to promote China to the westerners anyway. Do you have a problem?
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  1725.  @gonggxiu Democracy ultimately prevailed in Washington in January. Xi's old friend Donald Trump was unable to control the election and was voted out of power. Glad to see that China US relationship has improved since then.
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  1726.  @gonggxiu  Chinese know about the west? Please be realistic. Have you been to China? Ask the Chinese and most of them DOESN'T KNOW WHY THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT IS AMONG THE MOST HATED IN THE WORLD. Not just from the west but also countries like India, Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan and too long to list. Chinese really doesn't know the west. It is OK (I am Chinese so naturally I m protective towards my people). But as Cyrus said Olympic is the time to engage on others.
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  1727.  @gonggxiu  The Chinese people don't even know why Hong Kong people and Taiwanese have deep mistrust towards the CCP, despite the fact that Taiwan and Hong Kong are part of China. So, Taiwan should definitely participate in the Olympics.
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  1728.  @wrongchannel2780  United States has lots of problems. It is pretty obvious. But that doesn't entitle other countries to ignore human rights and do whatever they want.
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  1729. ​@CyrusJanssen what about the absolute carnage against the innocent Ukrainian civilians by Russia? Who is supporting it?
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  1730. US/UK/Germany people can vote for their leaders.......Why can't HK?
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  1731. Great list. Love the many Hong Kong movies on the list. But in my opinion the #1 all.time should be Terminator 2 Judgement Day.
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  1732. It has been proven over and over that Israel's military persecution of the Palestinians never results in peace. This is a political situation. Even all 5 permanent members of the United Nations favor the 2 state solution. Hats off to Professor Jeffery Sachs had proposed an outstanding long-term arrangement
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  1733. We need an immediate ceasefire, release of all the hostage, and humanitarian aid. The situation in Gaza is desperate.
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  1734. ​ @CyrusJanssen War is profitable for Putin as well. He is worth more than ALL US senators combined. Talking about corruption.
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  1735.  @havingdinneramaster  You mean Russia?
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  1736.  @peterwang5660  I was actually thinking about Taiwan. They're starting to reopen. A lot of effects by the government and Taiwanese people.
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  1737.  @peterwang5660 Please be very careful in Hong Kong now. COVID is everywhere. The government has 2 years to prepare and came up with nothing.
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  1738.  @CyrusJanssen  Agreed Cyrus. Great guest.
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  1739.  @r.gronkowski856  You made an excellent point 👍 Glad that Carrie Lam wasn't reelected. She brought disaster to the city.
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  1740. China can improve its image a lot by releasing the Michaels. You think they will do it?
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  1741. The alternative are COVID related lockdown in China, and the barbaric Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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  1742.  @romanceidiot  US did invade many countries unjustified. The Iraq invasion was pointless and everyone knows that. Just because US made terrible mistakes doesn't justify Putin's aggression towards Ukraine. Taiwan is part of China. Taiwan is not an independent country. Do you support Taiwan independence?
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  1743.  @Shenzhou.  British has invaded lots of sovereign country since the colonial period, including China. Thar was wrong, immoral, and WHEN WE WERE IN HONG KONG WE WERE TAUGHT ABOUT THIS. Obviosly mainland Chinese people don't know that . The British Colonialism and wrongdoing doesn't justify Russia or Soviet Union's aggressions towards other countries. Russia has committed lots of war crimes during these period, many have been verified by the UN. Of course, Chinese media doesn't even report it. Why?
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  1744. USA has lots and lots and lots of problems. There's no question about it. For those who are frustrated, why not move to another country like China? Cyrus did.
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  1745.  @Shenzhou.  you don't understand Hong Kong people. Tell me how much you know about Hong Kong and Hong Kong people.
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  1746.  @notarmchairhistorian7779  Trump win? No way. We can't go back to the "China virus" " China flu" times.
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  1747. The media is responsible for harassing and bullying the Princess of Wales. They should be ashamed of themselves.
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  1748. The lack of freedom and democracy in China severely hurt its reputation around the world.
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  1749. Peace is possible if China insists on Ukraine sovereignty. No Russian troops will be allowed in Ukraine.
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  1750. That's a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing. We should all have a little childlike spirit.
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  1751. ​ @khai96x Would you suggest any other alternatives?
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  1752. @annienguyen5025  yes. Trump is wrong. Global warming does affect everyone
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  1753. @Shenzhou.  The referendum was under the Russian gunpoint. No country in the world, even China, which is Russia's ally, ever recognized the referendum. As you suggested, Zelenskyy should sue for peace, in order to achieve peace, which is the most important factor now, the regions need to be returned to Ukraine. The peace between North and South Korea is only possible because the respective forces were withdrawal along the 38 line. If UN forces were still in North Korea, peace would have been impossible.
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  1754. @alessandrog1036  if the citizens would like to be governed by Russia, they can always move across the border. This was what happened to China after communist took over, many moved to Hong Kong or Taiwan
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  1755. @alessandrog1036  Absolutely. Virtually all the countries of the world feel these areas belong to Ukraine. The Russians should not abandon Russia, so move to Russia then. Russia is a great country, the largest in the world. Space is definitely not a issue.
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  1756. @Shenzhou.  Russia victory over Ukraine? After hundreds of thousands of Russian deaths? Cyrus said in his video that it is a stalemate.
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  1757. @alessandrog1036  what if Ukraine won't sign, and proceed to recover the areas?
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  1758. @Shenzhou.  judging by the progress of the Ukrainian counter offensive, the Ukrainian is not losing ground, but gaining it at the east. In addition, Russian ships have been constantly attacked by Ukrainian drones and missiles. The best way for both side is to sue for peace. If Russia withdraw from Ukrainian land and Ukraine not joining NATO and remains neutral, Russia will get what they hope for. This also will be the exit ramp for Putin
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  1759.  @Shenzhou.  By 11 November, the Institute for the Study of War calculated that Ukrainian forces had liberated an area of 74,443 km2 (28,743 sq mi) from Russian occupation, leaving Russia with control of about 18% of Ukraine's territory.
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  1760. @Shenzhou.  you said "Russia's victory is inevitable " only time will tell.
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  1761. ​ @Shenzhou. Ukraine is short of manpower. This is the time to do a peace deal. Russia should give up the captured territory in return for Ukraine not joining the NATO and remains neutral. This will give Putin the exit ramp and security guarantee that he demanded. China withdrew the captured Vietnamese territory in 1979. The war ended, and the 2 countries are at peace since then.
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  1762. China needs to deal with people/countries with different opinions.
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  1763. What Russian did was dangerous and wrong. Next time Chinese shipping boat entering Taiwan and Philippines water, should they fire "warning shots " at them?
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  1764. Why is China targeting Hong Kong?
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  1765. Chinese Sinopec group just canceled a $500 million oil investment in Russia. This is to avoid Western sanctions. What does anyone think about this?
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  1766. It is time for ceasefire. Exchange Russian controlled Ukraine area with Ukraine controlled Russian area. The integrity of each country must be respected (that's the essence of the Chinese Peace plan).
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  1767. The friend will let China down.
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  1768.  @SuperMikado282  Show me the evidence of U2 flight over Russia and China recently.
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  1769. Agree with you. BC did an awesome job 👏
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  1770. People should support the Donbas and Luhansk People when they voted for independence from Ukraine. Should the same group support the Taiwanese people if they voted for independence from China?
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  1771. China acts extremely aggressively towards Australia, India, Japan, the Philippines.
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  1772.  @kenhughes5880  The Philippines were friends with China until China started to harass the Philippines at sea. No, they did not poke the dragon.
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  1773.  @ywwuyi7172  should these countries be dogs of China? I am Chinese, I don't mind.
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  1774.  @tsftsf9539  China was humiliated by many countries over the last century. That doesn't give her the justification to retaliate today. Canada invaded the USA in 1812, should USA be mad at us?
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  1775.  Harry Ting  China made a bad mistake by invading Philippines water. Let's be fair, if Philippines or any other country do that to China, the response will be the same.
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  1776.  @tsftsf9539  ask the Philippines which country is the number 1 enemy. How about India? How about Australia? To be fair, if you are too big, other countries will perceive you as enemy.
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  1777.  @rogerchenny6129  Is that why they fight against India? Injustice? Hong Kong people support China during the 2008 earthquake. Look at what China do to Hong Kong now.
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  1778.  @hpaul2864  Vietnam 🇻🇳
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  1779.  @hpaul2864  India 🇮🇳
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  1780.  @hpaul2864  Soviet Union
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  1781. ​@JasonKing-m6m So, just like Russia, the United States can invade other countries when they were threatened, right?
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  1782. You meant Putin?​ @gavincarey4782 
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  1783. America can't stop trading with China, just like China can't stop trading with America.
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  1784. @rudolph1074  That's what President Xi said 2 weeks ago. Will leave it up to you whether you trust him or not.
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  1785. Since the implementation of the National Security Law, a lot of Hong Kong people have given up on the values of the territory. Many of my friends have moved back to Canada as they see no hope in Hong Kong. Don't think this is what China want.
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  1786. The foreign media are following the examples of Chinese media like CGTN and People's Daily. The difference, Chinese propaganda machines are allowed to operate in the West (including YouTube). But western media like Facebook are banned in China.
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  1787.  @GnirpsNaireip  so no evidence for either of the Michaels, afterall.
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  1788.  @wrongchannel2780  it is impossible to compare Canada to a country that kills 20 million in great leap forward and 20 millions in cultural revolution. China is much more efficient in killing.
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  1789. Her parents benefited from superior American universities.
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  1790. @peabase  I was born and grew up in Hong Kong. Hong Kong was getting more and more like mainland everyday.
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  1791. State owned media. Are you in China?
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  1792. Wonderful presentation. Well analyzed. I would like to add a 4th point. The logistical issues of a cross strait Taiwan invasion are far more complicated than flat land Ukrainian invasion. We all know how much the Russian fails in that respect. The Ukrainian war shows that a small territory can defend itself against a larger enemy, given the "home field advantage". I certainly hope President Xi will not repeat Putin's mistake.
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  1793.  @janalampert9194  I know. Neither Adolf Hitler, Mao Zedong nor Kim Jong un made any mistakes too.
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  1794. Is it Russia shooting itself on the foot?
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  1795.  @alanyeap3311  Good point
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  1796.  @Music4567able  United States is the largest trading partner of China, don't think that some trade barriers can be labeled as sanctions.
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  1797.  @Music4567able  China has cost the riots in Hong Kong by imposing the extradition agreement.
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  1798.  @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong government should have scrapped the extradition bill LONG AGO . There are many ways to solve the political issues regarding extradition. For example, Australia and China (who don't see eye to eye) seek help with each other regarding criminal cases (13 cases in 2 years ). The HK government must bear some responsibility of the unrest. The unpopularity of Hong Kong government is well know (ask Cyrus). Not surprisingly Carrie Lam didn't seek for a second term.
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  1799.  @Shenzhou.  Violence in protest is wrong and should be punished. But if a government cannot solve its extradition issues, it's your own fault.
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  1800.  @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong people knows what extradition bill was for. The HK government didn't. If the government did, they would have scrapped it long time ago, and there's no more riots. I hate the rioters, but incompetent government must be accountable to their actions.
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  1801.  @Shenzhou.  United States will not be able to effectively sanction China. Just like China was unable to effectively sanction Australia. The world economy is dependent on each other. Go China !
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  1802.  @Music4567able  AUSTRALIA assist the riots in Hong Kong? Do you mean China interfere with the politics in Australia?
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  1803.  @daravikki  So why does China interfere with the election in Australia? As you correctly stated that Australia is a sovereign country. There's no question that China interfere with the election of Hong Kong (nobody would doubt that).
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  1804. Don't forget Donald Trump, he and all his kids go to University of Pennsylvania. Money talks, not party line.
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  1805.  @Shenzhou.  Let me be clear, Mao Zedong found the people's republic and his contributions were unquestionable. He has made some grave mistakes after 1949 that contributed to millions of lives loss. Mainlanders going to his birthplace are news that WILL BE REPORTED. Mainlanders that critized Mao are news that WILL NOT BE REPORTED under the press censorship. That's why overseas and Hong Kong and Taiwanese Chinese can freely criticize Mao.
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  1806.  @Shenzhou.  Taiwanese wants status quote. Status quote means democracy, means freedoms, means no to communist rule.
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  1807.  @KuangWen0  good point. Mao made mistakes. Even CCP acknowledged that.
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  1808.  @KuangWen0  "All Chinese hate Chairman Mao for the great famine and cultural revolution. Doesn't mean the west can lie about the Xinjiang. " Excellent point
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  1809.  @KuangWen0  毛澤東不是神，他當然會犯錯，還錯得很嚴重。
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  1810. @Sojourner  I am not an American. I wish I can give you the right answer.
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  1811. @Orie Rabbit  Chinese are indeed catching up with the Americans in earnings. Why does Chinese media still suck?
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  1812. Openess and transparency??The treatment of whistleblower Dr. Li in China was absolutely horrible. His family were not even allowed to visit him while he was dying. Freedom of speech was promised by the Chinese constitution but CCP simply ignored it.
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  1813. @sergeipetrov_rzn  Taiwan is not PRC, just like the mainland is not ROC.
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  1814. ​ fakerrts Russia is at war NOW. Which country is the USA at war with now?
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  1815. ​ @troutstalker4744 So why not withdraw from Syria? The new world order said smaller countries should have a say. Syria is not a colony of Russia. So much for hegemony.
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  1816.  @JR-ng9yo  Yes, Russia is promoting peace by invading Ukraine. Wonderful.
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  1817.  @jessicamichelle9847  Russia has done to Crimea, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Georgia, Chechnya. They're certainly more active than the United States. Welcome to the BRICS.
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  1818.  @JR-ng9yo  Seems like China is looking for a fight?
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  1819.  @troutstalker4744  Got it. The collective world condemned Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
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  1820. @Shenzhou. China has recognized Ukraine's independence since 1992. Ukraine has helped China develop nuclear power plants. Many Chinese students pursue their studies in Ukraine. In fact, Ukraine is a key member of the BRI. China has trades with Russia numbers hundreds of billions of dollars each year to fuel Russia's war machines. What has China done to Ukraine since the beginning of the war?
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  1821. @Shenzhou.  Singapore, Poland and even Taiwan are helping Ukraine fighting Russia. Why are you single out the United States ?
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  1822. @Shenzhou.  China and India should be able to resolve their border conflicts. Both countries have too much to lose. The fact that Xi decided to skip the G20 summit in India is a slap to the face of India.
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  1823. ​ @youonlyliveonce2556 What about Russia disappear? The name BICS sounds good to me.
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  1824. ​@youonlyliveonce2556 you like invading neighboring countries?
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  1825. @youonlyliveonce2556  America invading what country? China invaded Vietnam in 1979, and I have no problem with it.
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  1826. @vanglorious11  Is it why Putin forced Finland and Sweden to join NATO? Putin is a damned good salesman.
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  1827. @rainbownationarmy5034  Yes. Ask the women in Afghanistan how the Taliban is doing.
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  1828. @haixinzheng9759  Each country has its own will to join NATO. Finland has applied to NATO. Should we blame USA for that? No. Just like each country has its own will to join the BRICS. Should we blame Russia or China for Argentina's BRICS application? Please be realistic.
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  1829. @daniellin427  Facts: How are the women in Afghanistan under the Taliban doing now? You are smart, you tell me.
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  1830.  @Jiujiu0805  I support the BRICS as much as I support the NATO. Facts. Do you have a problem 😆?
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  1831.  Dark of the knight  Yes, you're right
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  1832. That's why they invaded Vietnam.
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  1833.  @ClimbsNattyRoids  you go ask Mr. Leung why he criticize the Chinese regime. Leung was very popular among Hong Kong people at that time. By the way, what's your opinion?
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  1834. Freedom is able to seek justice after sexual assault by government officials, without fear of censorship and forced disappearance.
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  1835. Chinese social media is now blocking Eileen Gu's Instagram comment telling citizens to just get a VPN. She won a gold medal for China and now found out that China doesn't value her freedom.
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  1836.  @truthmatters2782 According to the Basic law, Beijing will not interfering with Hong Kong except Military Defense and International Deplomacy. We all know how this turn out.
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  1837.  @truthmatters2782  Does Washington allow free elections in California?
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  1838. @LOL POPCorrect. I am Chinese (I assume you can see my face). Canada belongs to me.
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  1839.  @bldomain  Hong Kong IS part of China. The big question is, does China know how to rule Hong Kong? Forget about the "high degree of autonomy " stuff. You know and I know that it's not the case now.
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  1840.  @bldomain  Yes, Canada does belong to me. I have a voice in the government and have a vote. According to CARRIE Lam, the young people have no stake in the Hong Kong government. Do you like to be a second class citizen?
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  1841. China still support Russia even at this barbaric stage. As a Chinese, it is extremely shameful.
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  1842. Hopefully, US politicians won't be crazy enough to stop the one China policy, and Chinese politicians won't be crazy enough to start the invasion of Taiwan.
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  1843. ​@CyrusJanssen Vivek has no chance. Hope the Republicans are smart enough not to nominate him. One Trump is more than enough.
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  1844. @CyrusJanssen  If Vivek got elected, united states will join forces with Russia to destroy Ukraine. Then U S will collaborate with Russia to attack China. These must not occur. Is he a Russian spy?
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  1845. Confucius ideas were badly cracked down by the Chinese Communist Party in the 1970s.
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  1846. @cyberspore00  Why? If Russia will get Kursk back then Ukraine should get Donbask back. Even China recognizes that Donbask is part of Ukraine.
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  1847.  @deadpanbarry5442  Both Russia and Ukraine deserve security guarantees
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  1848.  @xxisecolo9584  Given Putin's history of honoring treaties (or lack thereof), Ukraine needs to make sure that Putin will not drump up another excuse for invading. Putin needs to be treated the same way Hitler was treated. Putin has already lost all his marbles in Syria with nothing to show for.
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  1849. @cyberspore00  Using your logic, if Taiwan declares independence from China, is it OK for USA or other Western countries to intervene and support? According to China, Donbask belongs to Ukraine just like Hong Kong belongs to China. Do you agree?
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  1850. @cyberspore00  Of course Russia already have military alliance with Cuba. Haven't you heard about it?
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  1851. @cyberspore00  Independent countries have a right to join NATO. Just like Independent countries have a right to join BRICS. Does USA have a problem when UAE (a USA ally) joined BRICS?
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  1852. @cyberspore00  I am not an American (I am Chinese). I don't like Trump that much. If authoritarian tyrants like Trump want to do something stupid, be prepared to face the consequences. Putin in Syria is a great example.
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  1853.  @cyberspore00  No. But I didn't expect Putin to invade Ukraine either.
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  1854.  @bill_clinton_853  These sanctions against Russia are effective because some countries in Asia are buying up Russian oil and gas. They're funding the Russian military complex and killing innocent Ukrainians. I think you know which countries we're talking about.
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  1855. @alexandrepereira5491  That is because countries like China, India and Turkey bought up Russian oil and fuels the Russian war machine.
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  1856. Who benefits most from stability and safety in China? The communist party. Who suffers most from stability and safety in China? The people. Just ask the people in Shanghai.
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  1857. Thanks for your insight. Do you know that tens of millions of Chinese are enjoying the constitution rights of freedoms and democracy?
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  1858. But China support unilateral sanctions again Australia.
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  1859. United States is basically decoupling from the rest of the world.
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  1860. China has destroyed Hong Kong by openly violating the one country two systems. So much for Hong Kong people's trust of Beijing.
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  1861. What do you think about Russia's war with Georgia?
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  1862.  @wafflessquad1926  your Hong Kong ancestors may be smiling, but the current Hong Kong people are anything but smiling.
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  1863.  @ALevelBusinessStudies  China is one of the best technologically developed country in the world. It's freedom of press is the forth from the worst.
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  1864. Shawn, you have a point. If you can have access to South China Morning Post from Hong Kong. It is the best English language newspaper. Not political at all. It's owned by Jack Ma.
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  1865.  @123-h5i5y  So the issue is not with the Chinese but with the Americans. I don't understand why if you oppose the CCP then you must be a traitor and should be shot. It doesn't make sense. CCP doesn't stand for the entire China. Just like Ted Cruz doesn't stand for USA.
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  1866.  @Shenzhou.  I understand your point. I didn't put them on a lie detector. Most people in Canada respect the Chinese and that's my personal observations. Not surprisingly, many more Chinese move to Canada than Canadians move to China. However, a country who arbitrary arrested Canadians for political purposes, a country who doesn't value fundamental freedoms, does not and will not deserve the respect of Canadians. AND CANADIANS WILL NOT HESITATE TO TELL YOU ABOUT THAT.
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  1867.  @Shenzhou.  There is no question that Canada should not have arrested Meng in the first place. However, China's immediately retaliatory arrests and Convictions of the 2 Michael's put the Canadian government on an impossible situation. Meng lives in a luxury mansion, while the 2 Michael's are in a dark cell with no lawyers. Canadians are strongly against Chinese government now.
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  1868.  @Shenzhou.  Canada has extradition agreement with the US. Just like China has extradition agreement with France.
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  1869.  @123-h5i5y  Why did Chinese promise democracy to Hong Kong but didn't carry out? Why did China forbid Britain to give democracy to Hong Kong back in the 60s?
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  1870.  @Shenzhou.  according to Chinese official numbers, 20 million people died due to cultural revolution. Do you know how many people died due to capitalism?
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  1871.  @ravenyu9913  Dissolve China?
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  1872. China needs to stop pressure on Taiwan and Hong Kong. Russia has already annexed part of Ukraine, an independent country. Isn't it enough?
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  1873. How about EU to grab some balls and severe ties with the butcher Putin?
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  1874.  @seeyian  Is Patten that popular in Hong Kong? Isn't CY Leung called the father of Hong Kong independence?
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  1875.  @yanguYT  It is pretty obvious
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  1876.  @Shenzhou.  British was planning to give Hong Kong democracy in the 50s and 60s, but due to strong opposition from communist China, Britain canceled the plan. I guess we should thank China for it.
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  1877.  @Shenzhou.  British was supposed to give democracy to Hong Kong back in 1950s and 1960s, but premier Chau En Lai stopped it. He threatened invasion. This is why Britain didn't implement democracy until 1980s after the Joint declaration.
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  1878.  @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong is so prosperous now that the government bans June 4 demonstrations.
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  1879.  @Shenzhou.  We should thank premier Zhou Enlai for stopping democracy in Hong Kong. In my opinion, he's the best premier of PRC.
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  1880.  @Shenzhou.  I don't quite understand your point. You said Hong Kong was unprepared for democratic rule and blamed the British for it. But now the Brits are gone, there's no democracy for 24 years and for the foreseeable future. Hong Kong had been ruled by a number of inadequate governments (you said these yourself) and the social problems are only deepening. The only things in common about the inadequate, useless and undemocratic governments are the utmost support by Beijing. China had been stopping Hong Kong democracy since the 1950s.
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  1881.  @Shenzhou.  So let me understand. Hong Kong is suffering now because it has democracy now. Beijing is responsible for it because it had provided democracy to Hong Kong ??????
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  1882. At 10:30 you accurately highlighted the problems of Chinese State Run media and United States right wing media. Neither of them are helpful to US/CHINA relationship.
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  1883. CCP has a very poor reputation in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
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  1884. If Xi offer the release of Michaels in exchange for Meng's freedom, should Trudeau accept?
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  1885. China is the world's greatest pollution contributor. By far.
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  1886. If she's this disruptive in the Dr. Phil show, on national audience. You can imagine how she would behave in the wedding. This has absolutely nothing to do with spiritual.
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  1887. If you are so unhappy with you government, why not move to Russia or China? Those governments definitely are not serving for the big corporations.
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  1888. @gordonp4675  Would you rather have Princess Anne or Justin Trudeau?
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  1889. @Rocksteady-hl2ks What is wrong with having a job and contributing to the country?
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  1890. @Rocksteady-hl2ks  She does. The Priness has been working since she's 18. She's now 73 years old, pass the retirement age, still performing government functions, sometimes internationally. I wish I can still work and contribute to the society when I am 73. Ask what you can do for the country, as not the country can do for you. Feel free if you want to disagree with me.
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  1891. @Rocksteady-hl2ks She has contribute to hundreds of official functions, sometimes internationally, every year since she's eighteen. She's older than me and you, and she works harder than me and you. What kind of work do you do?
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  1892. @Rocksteady-hl2ks  I am a dental surgeon. I can retire early, but choose not to. I hope to contribute to society.
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  1893. @Rocksteady-hl2ks That's excellent. Proud of you 👍👍👍. We need more people like you. Which country are you in?
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  1894. @Rocksteady-hl2ks  same here. I came to Canada when I was young. Good for both of us. Canada is not perfect, but it is a good country. Thanks again for your contributions to the veterans and first responders.
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  1895. Does Russia has a right to force Ukraine to join them? No.
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  1896. The world know the dirty history of Russia.
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  1897.  @wrongchannel2780  I had lived in the USA for a summer many years ago.
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  1898.  @wrongchannel2780  my opinion is not your business
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  1899. I did ask your opinion
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  1900. Tik Tok will survive and do well without the United States. Just like Facebook and Twitter, both are doing well without China.
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  1901. ​ @alongcamejones309 good suggestions
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  1902. Instead of the government giving subsidy to the mom, it should be the Dad who is giving the subsidy to the mom.
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  1903. Malaysia joining BRICS makes perfect sense. Malaysia and China/India have been trading partners for long periods. China also benefits from the economic and geopolitical stabilities of Malaysia.
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  1904. China will fire the first shot to Taiwan and started WW3.
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  1905. Putin should have sued for peace a long time ago. The recent remobilization of the Russian army is a sign that they're running out of troops (and ammunition). Withdrawal of Russian troops will improve Putin's chances on the 2024 election.
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  1906. Putin is the Adolf Hitler of the 21st century. Europe must stop him as soon as possible. Glad to see Europe (Germany) sign a 15 years gas deal with Qatar. China is doing the same thing. Russia gas hegemony will be stopped.
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  1907. Good to hear that Meng will be freed soon. The Michaels must also be released as soon as possible
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  1908. Ukraine has already asked for China's mediation for the war.
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  1909. The United States should not strike Iran. Just like Russia should not have struck Ukraine. Using Sachs words, there's no intrinsic reasons to do so.
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  1910. This is not the wide west. We Canadians have rights but our rights are not unlimited. Nobody should possess weapons of mass destruction.
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  1911. We all know that not only Russia is not winning in Ukraine, Russia is getting their butts kicked in Syria.
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  1912.  Dalin Zhong  That's a very good point. 👍
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  1913.  @kokboonshin4850  If China allows free elections in Hong Kong (as per the Basic Law), that will be good.
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  1914.  @Shenzhou.  So far the elections in Hong Kong results in incompetent Chief Executives (even you have to agree on it). Election reforms are important. Hong Kong people don't want a puppet CE
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  1915.  @Shenzhou.  I don't mind 愛國者治港。As long as they represent Hong Kong people's interests, not CCP.
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  1916. Chinese also trusted the communist government during the "GREAT LEAP FORWARD " period in the 1950s. It was a significant development for China. How did it turn out?
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  1917. Taiwan will be the next Ukraine if President Xi is the next Putin. (Don't think it is the case) Hopefully, Beijing will learn the lesson from Moscow and don't invade. There are too many bloodsheds in the world already.
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  1918. And the same apply to President Xi as well. The Xi in 2021 is nowhere close to Xi in 2011.
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  1919. Thank you for the NYPD police chief for standing up for the community. When will the Hong Kong police stand up for the community instead of being a tool for the government?
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  1920.  @zhaolei6650  Sure. China doesn't need Canada. Why doesn't China shut off all the trades?
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  1921.  @netrubbish  So why don't China cut off Canada from the trade? You said China didn't need Canada.
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  1922.  @johnylee9896  I totally don't understand what you mean.
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  1923.  @MarcCaiAMVmaker  Interesting. But why don't they talk about him?
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  1924. Stop Chinese saction on Australian coal. Xi Junping said trade war hurts everyone.
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  1925. How much did Putin pay Trump to get the vote? My guess is US$10 billion.
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  1926. Chinese style democracy, just like North Korean style democracy, is no democracy at all.
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  1927. @Shenzhou.  Let's say if Turkey for some reason decided to invade the Palestine Friday morning. Can Palestine defend itself?
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  1928.  @Shenzhou.  Does Ukraine have a right to self-defense/arm struggle?
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  1929.  @Shenzhou.  Does the Korean have the right to arm struggle when they were occupied by Japan?
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  1930. Stopping propaganda channels like People's Daily and CGTN will be beneficial to both China and USA.
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  1931. Obama should be there because he deserves to be there. Trump should not be there because he doesn't deserve to be there.
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  1932. Absolutely. What worked for 1790s no longer works for 2022.
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  1933.  @user-zhoujin  因為蘇聯不準美國在土耳其部署導彈。
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  1934. There's no question that one party government will not work in Taiwan (which is part of China) or United States.
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  1935. @Evolutionism Is Anti-Science Lie  Hong Kong people were not allowed the right to vote before 1997 due to the tremendous pressure by Beijing put on the British government. In fact, Beijing threatened to invade Hong Kong should democracy be declared. Recently declassified British documents have revealed the truth.
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  1936. @EntropyIsNecessary  The social unrest was over at the end of 2019. People started leaving in 2020. Of course, the COVID LOCKDOWN is another factor. Hong Kong population is declining for the first time since WW2.
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  1937. War between USA and China is definitely preventable.
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  1938. Just like the Iraqi war was preventable.
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  1939. @Zhuge Liang  Thanks for your input. I am Chinese, but I also avoid Chinese media, which are nationalistic propaganda. They promote hatred and certainly don't help the relationship between China and the West.
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  1940.  @samuelray1560  what is ILA?
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  1941. Yes. Let China be the next North Korea.
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  1942.  @CyrusJanssen  If Trudeau offers to drop the extradition of Meng in return for the 2 Michaels, should Xi accept it?
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  1943.  @DVinCanada  That's possible. But nobody is sure about it.
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  1944. @DJs021  There are some people in here who don't understand why the UK had to return the entire Hong Kong to China.
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  1945. @Shenzhou.  The reason why Britain didn't implement democracy in Hong Kong was due to strong opposition from the Chinese Communist Party. In fact, Premier Zhou Enlai threatened to invade Hong Kong during the 50s and 60s should Britain started democratic reforms. Britain was in no position to defend Hong Kong from a Chinese invasion. Nobody wanted a war between China and Britain.
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  1946.  @davidrichards1741  Don't forget how Japan invaded China.
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  1947. Just a thought. New Zealand has food, is safe, AND has freedoms (that China doesn't have).
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  1948.  @一个说话大声的中国人  Maori is represented in the New Zealand government. But in the senior 25 members of the ccp committee, do you know how many ethnic minority?
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  1949.  @lukee_812  no freedom of speech, no freedom of press, no freedom of religion. In fact, report without borders just put China #176 out of #180 in terms of press freedom.
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  1950. @happyzahn8031  You have a good point. I am not an American, but hopefully Americans can solve their problems.
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  1951. You think Xi Junping is as stupid as Putin?
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  1952. I assume you know that Catholics are persecuted in China.
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  1953. The press freedom in China ranks 177 out of 180 countries/territories. USA still has a long way to go.
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  1954.  @coyote1651  Roger, do you know how many people have be silenced by China?
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  1955. You can Google how many people die during the cultural revolution and get an idea. USA is not perfect, far from it. But don't mention China on the same line with the freedom of the press.
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  1956.  @coyote1651  less than 50 millions.
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  1957.  @asahiglass  there's no closure to cultural revolution. Just like there's no closure to racism in USA.
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  1958. @blackcat2628zd  Everyone who has a brain knows that North Korean troops are in for combat duties. Even Putin didn't hide the fact that the Russians are suffering heavy troop losses. The Russian peace solutions are clearly unacceptable, permanently surrendering Ukraine lands. That's exactly why the Soviet Union (including Russia and Ukraine) did not make peace with Nazi Germany when it was invaded in 1941.
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  1959. ​@blackcat2628zd The Russian peace solutions are akin to surrendering. Nobody in their sound mind, including Cyrus Janssen, would consider them, let alone endorse them. Have you thought about the Chinese proposal? China recognizes Crimea is part of Ukraine.
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  1960. China rightly condemned Israel's attack of Iran. That's an unprovoked against another sovereign country. However, what did China say about Russia’s attacks toward Ukraine?
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  1961. BEIJING is right. Trade war hurts both countries. Why does China stop importing Australian coal? Million of Chinese are without power.
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  1962. @AJXOXO-vz1pn  I agree. There were no violation in Paris. However, suspection will always remain. We see what happened to the Russian athletes and state supported doping.
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  1963.  @kristinheartknaan  Many people, including those who are posting in here, don't realize how much China needs USA. We're all too familiar with how much USA needs China.
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  1964.  @kristinheartknaan  That's absolutely correct. I am Chinese, I am rooting for China, but some of the things the Chinese government do are absolutely wrong.
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  1965. ​ @laserraiset3300  According to the official Chinese Communist Party statement, Chairman Mao and his policies were responsible for the famine. The weather was only a contributing factor. Chinese people do trust the government.
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  1966. ​ @laserraiset3300  The Great Chinese Famine in 1959 to 1961 was considered one of the deadliest man made disasters. The drought was a contributing factor.
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  1967. Many people are happy to be 二等公民。Freedom and liberties are important for many people. This is why currently a lot of Hong Kong people are leaving.
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  1968. Xi is far from independent towards freedoms and democracy.
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  1969. ​ @SS13934 Canada is not for sale. And let's be honest, nobody wants to join the most dysfunctional country in the world.
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  1970.  @Shenzhou.  Of course. Even Americans agree that there should be some control of internet and social media. Cyrus has also mentioned about that.
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  1971. Cyrus, no question western media can be bias against China and Russia. But what about the news outlets in China (eg. CGTN) and Russia (eg. RUSSIA1) ? If they criticize their governments like you criticize USA, they got shut down and thrown to jail. THIS IS WHY China and Russia have such a poor reputation in liberal democracy. You can't blame the west for that.
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  1972. The beard guy should be arrested for treason.
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  1973. Yes, we absolutely do.
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  1974. China continues its unilateral sanction towards Australia. Yes you can call China imperialist.
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  1975. What was the last time China admitted they were wrong?
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  1976.  @ryanshiflett2178  excellent point. Vaccine will not prevent you from catching covid, but will reduce your symptoms and avoid the ICU.
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  1977. Blaming United States will not help China's problems.
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  1978. Decoupling will be bad for China.
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  1979. Point #1 of the Ukrainian Peace Plan proposed by China: Respecting the sovereignty of all countries. Universally recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, must be strictly observed. The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries must be effectively upheld
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  1980. @Shenzhou.  Putin welcomes China's proposal. That's why he is withdrawing his army from Ukraine. And therefore peace can be achieved. Seriously, is he withdrawing his troops????
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  1981. @Shenzhou.  If the United Nations hadn't withdrawn their troops from North Korea in 1953, there was no peace. If the United States hadn't withdrawn its troops from Vietnam in 1973, there was no peace. If China hadn't withdrawn its troops from Vietnam in 1979, there was no peace. If the Soviet Union hadn't withdrawn its troops from Afghanistan in 1989, there was no peace.
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  1982. @神州 Shenzhou  West has learned from China that national sovereign and security are important and must be protected accordingly.
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  1983. @urhagjfghoa  I am Chinese. Hope more fellow Chinese would know more about Tiananmen. We are not ignorant people.
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  1984. 5 billion will last until early 2022. Then what will happen?
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  1985. @TeeHee-vo1bn  Hong Kong, under British rule, didn't have democracy due to strong opposition from the Chinese government. In fact, Premier Zhou Enlai threatened to invade Hong Kong should Britain granted Hong Kong democracy. This is not fake news. These were declassified official documents from the British government. There's no chance Britain can defend Hong Kong from the Chinese invasion. Do you agree with Beijing?
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  1986. USA has basically declared war itself against the rest of the world, economically and politically. Trump, like Anakin Skywalker, has joined the dark forces and became the Darth Vader.
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  1987. @dragondescendant1  The local rights of the Taiwanese people must also be respected. Otherwise, it will be a matter of conflicts and warfare. Examples include Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong. They're all part of China, but they're governed differently. That's why the country needs a constitution. 1.4 billion people can't suddenly wake up and decide to abolish the Hong Kong SAR government.
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  1988. @dragondescendant1  So I want to ask you. The people of Macau have the right to access to Facebook, Whataspp and Twitter. These freedoms are respected constitutionally known as the Basic Law. Should these "minority rights " be disregarded by the "National Laws"?
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  1989.  @dragondescendant1  Even during the "One Child Policy " period, a NATIONAL LAW, the "minority options" were respected. Minorities were allowed more than one child. What do you think?
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  1990. @dragondescendant1  minorities in China are not separatists. The vast majority of Taiwanese are not separatists. The vast majority of HongKongers are not separatists. The vast majority of Xinjiang people are not separatists. Numerous studies will back what I said. They're minorities, not separatists. The Central government should treat us like minorities, not separatists. This is what is written in.the Chinese constitution and the Basic Law.
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  1991. ​ @romeolarenzo3929  Ukrainians are sick of being treated as serfs by Putin.
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  1992. The fact is, racism is rampant in China.
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  1993. Sanctions work. That's why China sanctions Australia coal and lobster import.
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  1994. The biggest enemy to Israel is the Israeli government itself. It has no idea how to create a political solution to the Palestinian problem.
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  1995. Putin will use nukes to save his face
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  1996. Not for the Hong Kong, which is a part of China. The people didn't get what they want.
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  1997.  @geoff9858 so, war is OK according to you.
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  1998.  @juvezhang1715  well obviously the Australian coal was not fully replaced. The quality of Australian coal was much higher. Now the Chinese people are suffering the consequences.
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  1999. The Russian invasion is into the 19 months. It is clearly that Russia needs to withdrawn from Ukraine as soon as possible. Ukraine is a sovereign country (China has recognized its independence since 1991). This is the Vietnam War moment for Putin.
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  2000. Blame it on the Australia who stop supplying the coal to China.
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  2001.  @genbond7459  I hope not.😳
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  2002.  @genbond7459  Are you in trouble with the China state run censorship?
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  2003. China is the biggest food importer in the world. We should thank the exporters especially United States and Brazil for supplying China's population.
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  2004. This is what it means by people before politics.
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  2005.  @Shenzhou.  Of course China has to produce a lot of food. It is simple mathematics. With 1.4 billion population, even as the largest food importer, you cannot always rely on imports.
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  2006. China is beautiful. Why doesn't the government allowed beautiful YouTube videos in China?
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  2007. Putin the neocon (?) is the reason.
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  2008. @神州 Shenzhou  India has security and border issues with China, right on her doorstep. Does it give the right for India to invade China, NO!
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  2009.  @asocialsocialist2534  Marco Rubio is also loved by Floridans (that's why he had been elected repeatedly). Adolf Hitler was loved by the Germans. Putin has NO RIGHT to invade a sovereign country. Period.
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  2010.  @Shenzhou.  yes, I did listen to his speech yesterday. He's the reincarnation of Adolf Hitler. And just like Hilter, those who disapprove of Putin will be persecuted. Hitler's approval rating was also very high. Putin has NO RIGHT invading a sovereign country.
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  2011. @神州 Shenzhou  So just because a Jewish neo Nazi exist means Zelenskyy is a Neo Nazi?
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  2012. @Shenzhou.  So Ukraine's capture and display of Russian's tank is victory parade too?
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  2013.  @oleksii_klochko  They should be ashamed for themselves. Spreading false information and helping to kill innocent Ukrainians.
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  2014. That's ridiculous. Chinese trade heavily with both US and Europe. Import and export. That's why China elected not to openly support Putin's invasion for fear of widespread sanctions.
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  2015. Autocracy does not work if it is abused by the government.
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  2016. The Red Note is known to be censored heavily by the Chinese government. Sensitive topics such as criticism of Xi Junping, criticism of the Chinese Communist Party, 1989 Tiananmen Square and free Hong Kong are forbidden to be posted. With the increased popularity of the app, hopefully more western population and media will have a more indepth insight of what's going in China.
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  2017. Actual Ukrainian death is 31000 and Russian death is 100000+. That's before the Kursk offensive by the Ukraine.
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  2018. @tkm238-d4r I trust Colonel MacGregor when he said Ukraine will surrender 1 week after the Russian invasion. I trust Cyrus Janssen when he posted on a video 6 months ago that Ukraine is finished. Russia is a huge country. Should I trust these numbers? What is your opinion?
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  2019. ​ @tkm238-d4r I trust Douglas Macgregor when he said the Ukraine War will be over in March 2022. I trusted Cyrus Janssen when 6 months ago he posted a video declaring Ukraine is finished. Should I trust these numbers? Do you trust them?
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  2020. ​ @tkm238-d4r The Wagner Group alone has claimed the loss of 30000+ soldiers as of 2023. The conscripted Russian soldiers are dying in higher numbers. I trust the Russians. What about you?
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  2021.  @tkm238-d4r  Ukraine's loss is heavy as well. There's no question about it. Should Putin sue for peace?
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  2022. @tkm238-d4r  I won't say things have gone VERY BADLY for Russia. Russia is a larger country with larger army to spare. It can afford a 3:1 casualties ratio. We know that Putin never cares about Russia’s casualties anyway. We should talk more from the Russia’s perspective rather than from the West's perspective. Instead of spending a third of its GDP on the war, Russia government should spend its resources on its health, education and infrastructure. Isn't it what the Americans ask the government to do?
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  2023.  @tkm238-d4r  We all know that Putin doesn't care about the Russian casualties numbers anyway. He would rather destroy Ukraine at the expense of destroying Russia.
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  2024. Why she goes to a war zone? "Ask what you can do for the country. Ask not what the country can do for you." Thanks Jill.
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  2025. Ask the Philippines and India why they're fearful of China.
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  2026. We know that appeasement doesn't work for authoritarian regimes.
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  2027. The sky high energy prices is the result of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. China should use its influences in both Russia and Ukraine to help negotiating a ceasefire. Not only the war is devastating in terms of lives lost, but sky high energy prices are damaging the world's economy, including China's. Negotiating the end of the war will also greatly improve the image of China abroad.
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  2028. Don't forget that the "Special Military Operation" was supposed to last only 3 days, and Ukraine would have capitulated...... It is now day 700 of the war.
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  2029.  @nemo6282  Please check the news. When Russia invaded Ukraine back in February 2022, how many people, including military experts, would predict Ukraine would last this long?
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  2030. @nemo6282  Please show us the evidence that Ukraine was going to sign a peace deal in early 2022.
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  2031. ​ @Shenzhou. At the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, several Russian pundits and analysts, including prominent Russian propagandist and head of the RT channel, Margarita Simonyan, said that Russian troops would take Ukraine's capital within a few days. Russia's strategy was based on quickly taking the Ukrainian capital. On March 8, 2022, CIA Director William Burns told lawmakers that Putin's plan was premised upon "seizing Kyiv within the first two days of the campaign." U.S. intelligence assessed that the capital could fall right after the invasion.
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  2032. ​@nemo6282 Did you hear what Putin said on State TV yesterday? Putin has NEVER BEEN INTERESTED in a peace deal. The war will keep going until Putin get what he wants (ie the military objectives). These are HIS OWN WORDS. Please do not assume you understand Putin, and don't post anything until then.
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  2033.  @heic1971  you are correct. Please let the Hong Kong people know the truth.
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  2034. Why don't you move to Russia and join the army if you hate the US that much? Uncle Putin wants you.
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  2035.  @hyc1266  Putin's aggression towards different countries is the source of anti Russia hate.
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  2036. Carrie Lam sabotaged Hong Kong in 2019 by introducing the extradition bill. She was a British spy. No wonder president Xi didn't get her reelected.
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  2037. Why does China pissing off so many of its neighbors?
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  2038. China and Chinese companies are very smart. But to be honest, USA started the trade war for political reasons. Just like China performed military activities at the Taiwan Strait for political reasons. ​@andrewenglish3810
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  2039. Can Putin do it one more time to kick the democrats out?
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  2040. Alex Jones symbolises what is wrong in American society. Not surprisingly, no such Alex Jones equivalent exists in China.
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  2041. It was supposed to be this way.
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  2042.  @inkbold8511  can you send a email to Putin regarding this? Maybe he will listen to you.
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  2043.  @paulheydarian1281  Cyrus should be Chinese president. I would support and vote for him 100%. Biden would gladly invite him to the White house.
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  2044. @garethcheong9409  Taiwan will not declare independence as long as China didn't do something crazy like Putin did to Ukraine.
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  2045. None
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  2046.  @pietrowislon7300  I thought we Canadians could.
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  2047.  @canonyeo4286  I am glad that Joe Biden is focusing the infrastructure of US instead of provoking China more like trump. Democracy certainly picked the right president in 2020.
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  2048.  @michaelkatz275  Someone in here doesn't know that the US constitution has been amended 27 times.
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  2049.  @johntaylor2683  good point. We see first hand how unchecked power has done in Russia.
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  2050.  @CyrusJanssen  That's a very good assessment on the Chinese stock market.
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  2051. What about the 2 Michaels that are detained for years. How do they feel about China?
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  2052. Well said Mr. Ambassador. If China and US fight, they both lose. Is that why China keep provoking Taiwan and US by militarily flying over Taiwan many times daily?
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  2053.  @item6931  Shenzhou didn't tell you that the Chinese Communist Party blamed Mao and his faulty policies for the famine. The flood was only one of the factors. Don't trust him about Chinese history. Too many fake news in here.
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  2054.  @Shenzhou.  Under Biden, there are certainly much more dialog between China and US. No more terms like "China virus" from the top. The countries have agreed to work together on long term projects such as nuclear proliferation, climate changes, COVID pandemic.
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  2055.  @Shenzhou.  Taiwanese voters have seen how mainland China acted on Hong Kong and voted for the DDP accordingly. The extradition bill was one example. Even Carrie Lam admitted that it was a mistake.
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  2056.  @billinsf88  Carrie Lam publicly apologized for the extradition bill on June 18, 2019.
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  2057.  @billinsf88  Beijing had been promoting one country 2 systems as a way to unify with Taiwan. Taiwanese voters sees how the Freedom and democracy in Hong Kong and voted accordingly. Are you surprised about it?
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  2058.  @Shenzhou.  Carrie Lam apologized publicly about the bill on June 18th, 2019.
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  2059.  @billinsf88  i agree with most of the Taiwanese prefer the status quote, with good reason. However, warmonger Beijing has a different view. They don't put the Taiwanese people under considerations.
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  2060.  @billinsf88  Right now in Taiwan is NOT one country, two systems. Beijing clearly is not happy about it.
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  2061.  @billinsf88  Taiwanese prefer the status quote. Majority don't want independence. But they will insist on keeping their democracy and freedom. This is what I mean by 2 system. I know you love the CCP. Does CCP realize that freedom and democracy are important for the Taiwanese? Can CCP handle freedom and democracy?
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  2062.  @CyrusJanssen  you have a point. There is political issues between Shanghai and the central government
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  2063.  @nvmtt  China has the 2nd largest homeless population (2579000) in Asia, after the war torn Syria. It takes 47 years of annual income to buy a home in Shanghai, 42 years in Beijing. You should go to China and take a look.
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  2064. United States will not be able to sanction effectively towards China. Just like China was unable to effectively sanction towards Australia. The effects of Chinese trade sanctions towards Australian imports were minimal at best. Don't be shooting at your foot.
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  2065.  @regizeelement8511  Cyrus said it right. China and United States should work together. Just like China and Australia should work together.
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  2066.  @fatdoi003  EVERYWHERE in the world things are more expensive than ever. Well, I am glad that you're not locked up in Shanghai....
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  2067.  @wrongchannel2780  so, you think China should go and fxxk United States?
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  2068.  @wrongchannel2780  even with the foodstamp that you have, you still are not allowed to go out and buy food in Shanghai (at any price!). I feel sorry for you. Stay strong. 🦾 The government just imposed more lockdown.
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  2069. China will become a great and admired country when it respects human rights and allows democracy.
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  2070. China can't stand US dominant. That's why they censored US companies like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
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  2071. Conclusion: It is clear that doing business in China always carry some risks. The risks may be political, may be regulatory, may be economical. There's really no free lunch in the world.
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  2072.  @Time4Peace  Good point.
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  2073. If you know anyone in Shanghai (or anywhere else) who are unavaccinated, especially seniors, please ask them to get vaccinated ASAP. It is never too late.
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  2074. China has been a country of shame for a long time
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  2075.  @CyrusJanssen  Hong Kong youths are not brainwashed, they were disappointed with the government for a number of reasons. AMERICAN government listen to disappointed youths. Carrie Lam didn't listen. "The youth have no stake in the society " she said.
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  2076. The real winner is the Russian military industry. Right?
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  2077. If Xi offers the Michaels free in exchange for Meng's freedom, should Trudeau accept?
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  2078. The issue that caused the discussion between Xi and Trudeau was Chinese interference of the Canadian election in 2019. This is a serious matter. Canadians need to know what the conversation is about.
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  2079.  @beproudasian8279  China just insulted Canada for not using Huawei for its 5G network. Yes, I will continue to buy Chinese products. What about you?
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  2080.  @Shenzhou. If Australians are unhappy able the performance of the government, they can elect another government. Only some Chinese can have the same rights as Australians. Do you know that?
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  2081. Putin is under an arrest warrant for child abduction. That's why he couldn't even go to South Africa for the Brics summit. How is he a winner?
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  2082. @Shenzhou.  Putin has, using the pretense of Safety, forcibly transferred thousands of Ukrainian children to areas under its control, assigned them Russian citizenship, forcibly adopted them into Russian families, and created obstacles for their reunification with their parents and homeland. The United Nations has stated that these deportations constitute war crimes. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for President of Russia Vladimir Putin. According to the international law, including the 1948 Genocide convention, such act constitute genocide.
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  2083. @Shenzhou. Putin has forcibly transferred THOUSANDS of Ukrainian children to areas under its control, assigned them Russian citizenship, forcibly adopted them into Russian families, and created obstacles for their reunification with their parents and homeland. The United Nations has stated that these deportations constitute war crimes. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for President of Russia Vladimir Putin. According to the international law, including the 1948 Genocide convention, such acts constitute GENOCIDE.
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  2084. @Shenzhou.  There were THOUSANDS of children removed from Ukraine (as per the International Court) with only 387 returned to Ukraine (as per you). The remaining children must be accounted for and protected accordingly as per international laws.
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  2085.  @Shenzhou.  trust us. Street food festivals in Canada are as good as those in China/Taiwan/Hong Kong. The quality is amazing.
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  2086.  @Shenzhou.  Street food used to be VERY cheap in Hong Kong. Street food In Canada is different because regulations don't allow selling in a cart or truck. You have to go to a proper restaurant or carnival to get it. Hence it is more expensive.
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  2087.  @Shenzhou.  of course. The regulations on both countries are different. There are many street food restaurants or food courts in Toronto that are cheaper than carnivals. And unlike in Carnivals they open all year around.
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  2088.  @chronicmasturbator2749  very happy that the Michaels are back in Canada.
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  2089.  @Shenzhou.  In Toronto carnivals, many types of street food are available. The atmosphere are rocking. Not just Hong Kong style ones, but western grilled ribs (always popular), Taiwanese ones, Japanese and Korean types. Drinks (bubble teas). Different desserts. Many types of local Canadian snacks. Different kinds of fries. We come for the variety and for the festive atmosphere. There is an annual carnival called Canadian National exhibition (CNE) in August and the food building is EXTREMELY popular (and overpriced). Too bad the last 2 years were canceled due to COVID.
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  2090.  @Shenzhou.  But if you are just looking for just (say) Taiwanese street food, then may I suggest you to go straight to the restaurant to save money. It is also opening year round.
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  2091.  @Shenzhou.  yes. He loves street food all over the world. Some are not available in Canada.
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  2092.  @Shenzhou.  You should come to Canada and enjoy the Chinese food here.
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  2093.  @Shenzhou.  I have been to China many times already, enjoyed the food, although I found the food in Hong Kong (part of China) is better.
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  2094.  @Shenzhou.  To be fair. The Chinese food in Canada is excellent. Cyrus can attest to it.
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  2095.  @Shenzhou.  Of course. Some Chinese food are not available in Canada, some Canadian food are not available in China. But with the global communications, they're few and far between. The food that Trevor couldn't find in Canada including rabbit head and coconut worms. Maybe they're available in China.
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  2096.  @Shenzhou.  I have been to Guangdong several times but found the food to be not as good as Hong Kong. But they're cheaper.
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  2097. The blackout in China is affecting a lot of provinces. Millions of Chinese have been affected. No electricity for cooking. Hopefully Australian coals would help the crisis. China and Chinese deserve free trade. It's time to put people before politics.
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  2098.  @Shenzhou.  If authentic Chinese food is Rabbit head, then thanks but no thanks. I will give up my allegiance to China rather than eating authentic Chinese food. Will stick to (part of China)LOL
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  2099.  @Shenzhou.  Rabbit meat is fine, but rabbit head is too much. Thanks, but I honestly don't know that food in mainland China is that horrible.
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  2100. The logistics for Chinese invasion of Taiwan will be more difficult than the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Hope president Xi doesn't make Putin's mistake.
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  2101. Russia government should be spending their tax dollars on Russian infrastructures, education and Healthcare. Instead they spend to wage war on other countries. Why can't they learn from China?
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  2102. If you see how much the people of Hong Kong loves QE2, lining up for hours to pay their respects. And leave behind messages that condone China and how it handled Hong Kong. British altitude towards China were fully understandable.
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  2103. The virus was from Wuhan seafood market. WHO already said the virus was not man made. Stop spreading false news.
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  2104. ​@Suhandi Wijaya If China has a right to censor the internet, why can't YouTube do the same? Censorship is part of the successful Chinese culture.
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  2105.  @happymelon7129  If someone committed war crimes in Iraq, send a complaint to ICJ. They will look into it.
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  2106. @happymelon7129  In the meantime, Putin should be arrested once he set foot on foreign countries.
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  2107. @happymelon7129  In the meantime, Putin should be arrested as according to the law.
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  2108. Competition fuels developments and improvements. Joe Biden did correctly say USA and China are competitors.
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  2109. @Crashed131963  good point.
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  2110.  @小肉肉-f4u  What happened in June 1989 was horrible. But the worst part is Beijing's continued denial and censorship to this day.
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  2111.  @aaronyaunt9072 When the USA wants China's resources (eg. Rare Earth metals), they brought their diplomats. When the USA wants Canada's resources (eg. oil), they brought their diplomats.
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  2112. @Himanshu Gurjar  Shenzhou suggested that India and Pakistan should not have been divided by Britain. You know more about Pakistan and India than we do. Please tell us, if the countries remained one, what would the upheaval and violence become.
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  2113. @Hodam  Chinese, Korean and Japanese DO NOT share the same blood. We may be neighbors and friends, buy we don't live under the same roof. I have no idea what Shenzhou was talking about.
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  2114. @Anonymous  yes, they may be genetically related. But culturally and politically they are different. Glad to see that they are independent countries. Don't forget that Hitler used the same excuse to invade Austria, then Czechoslovakia, then Poland.
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  2115.  @frank-js9nf  China and India fought 3 wars since 1949 (the foundation of the PRC). You can't blame everything on 1903.
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  2116. @Shenzhou.  That's not totally correct. As indicated by the number of Chinese people (from various backgrounds, mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong etc.) who choose to settle down in Canada. Don't forget that Chinese is one of the largest ethnic minority in Canada.
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  2117. Don't forget the Chinese milk powder in 2008.
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  2118. ​ @Shenzhou. If Julian Assange committed the same crime against Russia, he would have been shot on the spot.
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  2119. Why did Russia kill Alexei Navalny? Did he hack the computer illegal or just disagree with the regime?
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  2120. @Shenzhou.  The official cause of Navalny's death has never been announced. The blood clot is the speculation by the Russian State Run Media. American media can be biased. Should we trust the Russian state run media? Why was the body held by the state after death? We all know who was responsible for Navalny's death.
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  2121. Absolutely agree. Glad to see that after Biden took over, the confrontation with China has reduced. US people definitely chose the correct president in 2020.
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  2122. @gscsilvavaladares7065  Good point. After the fiasco invasion of Russia in Ukraine, the influence of Russia is definitely declining. No more global north east.
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  2123. @davidwong5197  What the BS you're talking about? Putin has declared that Ukraine is not a statehood. Putin has said the Ukraine was run by neo Nazi and must be destroyed. What about the massacre at Bucha? If Putin just want Eastern Ukraine, why did so many innocent people in Bucha (which is nowhere close to the east) have to die?
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  2124.  @nikoreva2078  If the Taiwanese people hold a referendum and vote for independence, what should the Taiwanese government do?
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  2125.  @nikoreva2078  I don't disagree with neutrality. Buy Russia had destroyed much of Ukraine's infrastructures as well as killing tens of thousands of Ukrainians. How can the neutrality be implemented?
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  2126. @nikoreva2078  I am not saying that neutrality is unworkable. But with hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians dead or homeless, with emotions against Russia so raw, it may be hard to enforce.
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  2127. @Shenzhou.  That means China contributed way more to Russia than it contributed to Ukraine. In far, China and Russia trade went up 26.3% from 2021 to 2022. China is literally funding the Russian war economy against Ukraine. And Ukrainians can see that and they're entitled to their feelings.
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  2128. @Shenzhou.  I was comparing Ukraine versus Russia. Ukraine and Russia are at war now. The USA is not at war. But USA is the biggest economy in the world, and China/US trade naturally is enormous. If USA and Russia are at war, which side's economy would China choose?
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  2129. @nikoreva2078  I noticed some of my comments also being deleted as well. Any idea why? My comments aren't inflammatory (I hope).
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  2130. @Shenzhou.  USA is not at war with Syria. USA is also not at war with Russia. USA is attacking the Houthis. Please be straight.
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  2131. @Shenzhou.  Russia officials don't make these comments because China is essentially financing the Russian's war. If China (and India) finances Ukraine's resistance towards the invasion (like many countries do), how would the Russian officials feel. Case in point: Back in 1940, the United States provided $25 million military aid to China. This was followed by land lease assistance of $846 million to China in 1941. USA was NEUTRAL to the war between China and Japan at that time, similar to China currently between Russia and Ukraine. What did the Japanese officials say about the United States at that time?
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  2132.  @Shenzhou.  Russian officials don't make these comments towards China and India because these countries are essentially funding Russia's war towards Ukraine.
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  2133. @donaldjoseph3903  I am talking about economy and political strength overall. Of course, there will be divisions among countries.
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  2134. @vaska1999  You have a point. But Africa will eventually catch up in the 22nd century.
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  2135. @ricosubekti1450  So, is China remain friends with its neighbors like Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, India?
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  2136. @streetman6661  Definitely doesn't belong to Russia. It is getting embarrassed in UKRAINE.
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  2137. @streetman6661  Unless the West can make a comeback..
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  2138. @Shenzhou.  Chinese and Indian people are entitled to their opinions. China has been invaded by predatory foreign powers, multiple times. India had been invaded and brutally colonized by the UK. Would they support Russia colonization and destruction (Putin said Ukraine was a non country) of Ukraine?
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  2139. @fatdaddy1996  I strongly believe Taiwan is a part of China. Taiwan is the proof that democracy and freedoms work for Chinese (Taiwanese are, by definition, Chinese). If Beijing fails to recognize the democracy and freedoms of Taiwanese people, there's no peaceful reunification. What about you? What's your view on Taiwanese independence.
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  2140. @WingkKong  If Putin doesn't want the Western army to come near the Russian border, why did he attack Ukraine? Following the attack, Finland joined NATO. It has a long border with Russia. For the record, Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania joined NATO back in 2004. They're all border counties of Russia. Did Putin invade them?
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  2141. @WingkKong  Who said Ukraine wanted to bring the American army into Ukraine? Any evidence?Stop making up stories.
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  2142. @WingkKong  Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Latvia are all NATO members for 20 plus years and all border Russia. How many American soldiers are there, NONE!!!!
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  2143. That's why 2000000 Hong Kong people went to the street and protest
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  2144. @armenmuradian1990  Garry Kasporov is a Russian. He was the world chess champion for almost 2 decades. He knows Russia way better than Democrats and Republicans. This is a war between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia being the aggressor. Russians people are sent every day to the front lines, not Americans. Why don't we listen to the views of Russians. It is their war, after all.
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  2145. Coexist with China, rather than contain China, is the right strategy.
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  2146. At least, living in Canada or United States, you can practice your religion without discrimination. You can even celebrate Chinese New Year. In China, celebrating Christmas is discouraged and frown upon by the communist government. One of the reason why it has a bad reputation.
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  2147.  @aison2735  you said Chinese had it. Can Chinese criticize the communist government or its policies? Americans can.
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  2148.  @wrongchannel2780  Don't I look Chinese? I am not bringing China down, I am getting China up. Obviously, you can't get it up because you're not Chinese.
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  2149.  @jivvyjack7723  good point Jack.
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  2150.  @aison2735  of course, Chinese citizens like Liu Xiaobo can criticize government. We all knew how the government responded. That's why he was the first Chinese to won the Nobel Peace Prize.
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  2151.  @aison2735  Julian Assange is a computer hacker. How are computer hackers treated in China?
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  2152.  @wrongchannel2780  who is Daniel Hale?
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  2153.  @wrongchannel2780  I have never heard of Daniel Hale. But if he committed the same crime in China, he will no doubt be executed. I leave it up to you which country has a better system. You're entitled to your opinion.
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  2154.  @wrongchannel2780  you're not Chinese. That's fine. You don't have to agree with me.
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  2155.  @aison2735  absolutely. Illegal acts should be penalized accordingly. Julian assange would be penalized in China. Is speaking against the government Illegal in China?
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  2156.  @aison2735  yes. It is a crime to subvert a state in any country. But in America, the standard of subvert is much higher, you have to do something to be proven in court. In China, if you mourn the dead of June 4th you're subvert. If you criticize the CCP you're subvert. In Nazi Germany, you're subvert for simply being Jewish.
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  2157.  @aison2735  Plus, in US you get a fair and open trial. In China by the government doctrine the courts are controlled by the CCP.
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  2158.  @aison2735  the USA has many many problems. Personally I am not a big fan of the country. I am not an American. But Chinese can learn a lot from Americans just like Americans can learn a lot from the Chinese.
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  2159.  @aison2735  so you think the subvert laws of Nazi Germany is OK? The Jews were a threat to the national security in the Nazi's eyes. These are not my own conclusions, these are actual historical records. Why does a country have to censor a part of history for "national security"?
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  2160.  @aison2735  so it's OK for Nazi Germany to invade others for the sake of securing National Security?
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  2161.  @aison2735  Chinese National Security police just arrested another Hong Kong entertainer for "subvert", how do you feel?
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  2162.  @wrongchannel2780  Jeffery Epstein will get a fair trial in China? Give me a break. You don't know the Chinese system.
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  2163. That's an excellent point. To be honest, China doesn't know how to handle democracys in Taiwan and Hong Kong. But don't blame Beijing for it. It has no experience doing so.
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  2164. The peaceful protests in Hong Kong back in May and June 2019 were NOT reported by the Chinese media. The violence were reported. Chinese media are as bias as you can get.
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  2165.  @carcarcarism  Check out the protests on 31 March, 28 April and 9 June. They were peaceful and IGNORED by Chinese media. Isn't Hong Kong being part of China?
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  2166.  @zaoan636  1000000 people showed up to peaceful protest and it was "petty matter "? You are Chinese like me. We are not that dumb.
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  2167.  @Music4567able  so let's say 1.5 million people showed up in stead of 2 millions. Is it newsworthy?
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  2168.  @dimsumden5745  Not reporting news is good for the country? No wonder why the holocaust occurred. Newspapers didn't report it. It must be good for Nazi Germany
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  2169.  @dimsumden5745  China ranks 176 out of 180 in term of press freedom. It is good for the country?
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  2170.  @Music4567able Even 500000 is still very high number. Why don't the Chinese government listen to the people? Cyrus said Chinese government listen to its people. Is that true or false?
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  2171.  @avil8686  If you're patriotic like me and support Chinese media, may I support South China morning post. Owned by the patriotic Jack Ma of China. Very objective reporting and news. Way better than CGTN and People's daily.
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  2172.  @Dory404  Why not charge her if she's indeed responsible?
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  2173.  @Dory404  The Hong Kong government said they have no evidence she received foreign money. How do you know she received foreign money?
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  2174. @laichuonkui69  The Canadian truck drivers are allowed to vote for their leaders of the country. You mean Hong Kong people should be given the same opportunity?
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  2175. @Bk6346 Brittain was trying to introduce democracy to Hong Kong in the late 1950s and 1960s. However, it was bitterly opposed by mainland China. In fact, Beijing threatened to militarily invade Hong Kong should the Brits dared to do so. Brittain was in no position to defend Hong Kong should China invade. These were no speculation. These were classified British government documents unsealed in the 2010s. China didn't dispute it, so we know it's the truth.
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  2176. @bopian8913  If she is in Japan or in other western countries, she will have to right to vote for the government, as well as enjoying freedom of speech and the right to be voted (no more patriots of the communist party only). She obviously won't be thrown into jail. Are you implying Hong Kong people should do the same thing?
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  2177. I love the green belts. But Canada is in such as crisis now that it is time to take SOME of the green belt land to build more housing. You can't enjoy the green belt when you don't have a roof.
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  2178. With all that Putin has done, to Crimea, to Syria, to Ukraine, you still think he is not your enemy? Let's be straight, Putin thinks YOU AMERICANS are his enemy. And he's pretty clear on it.
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  2179. Russia's spent hundreds of billions of dollars and losing hundreds of thousands of people. And all they received is stalemate. Zelenskyy is doing the right things to defend the country. This is truly a multi polar world.
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  2180. Crimea was under Russian control even before the invasion. The 2 new republics will be returned to Ukraine (even China has never acknowledged the republics as Russian). Glad that Ukraine didn't surrender to the powerful Russia like some commentators like Scott Ritter suggested.
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  2181. @MrLeadb1  Virtually no country in the world, including China, recognized these republics as Russian. If Putin didn't return to Ukraine, the war will keep dragging on. It has already cost hundreds of thousands of Russian lives.
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  2182.  @Shenzhou.  it is doubtful if Russia would give up control of Crimea in a peace treaty. The naval base is important for the Russian navy.
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  2183.  @Shenzhou.  China thinks the 2 Republics should belong to Ukraine. China also thinks Russia should have security guarantees. This is how to negotiate peace treaty. China can step in to help out negotiations of the peace treaty.
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  2184. @Shenzhou.  These referendums of the 4 outblasts were done under Russia's gunpoint. Nobody recognized that, not even China
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  2185. @Shenzhou.  China recognizes that the 4 outblasts belong to Ukraine. Ukraine should ask for the areas in return for Ukraine never join NATO. These will give Russia the security guarantee they seek.
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  2186. There are lots of things that US can learn from China (and many other countries). China can also learn from other countries as well.
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  2187. @Seth No. Learn from USA how to respect human rights and freedom. China ranks 176 out of 180 countries in terms of press freedom. They can do better than this.
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  2188.  @mrlassotool According to the CCP, the press is a propaganda machine for the party. No wonder Beijing hates Hong Kong.
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  2189. Yes. The Chinese release the 2 air balloons deliberately. We Chinese control the world, and you can't shoot it down.
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  2190.  @leslieloong1842  not to the same scale as China, yet the respective governments admitted their mistakes and made compensations. You think the great China motherland will do it?
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  2191. The only way peaceful reunification can happen is by Beijing recognizing the freedoms and democracy of the Taiwanese people.
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  2192.  @therealdeal2163  I appreciate your points. One country 2 systems is a great idea (thank you Mr. Deng Xiaoping). If Taiwanese have democracy and vote for their own leaders instead of "patriots approved by CPC" like they do in Hong Kong. Also if Taiwanese have freedoms, would Beijing impose national security laws and close newspapers and arrest people like they do in Hong Kong?
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  2193.  @2-cent  I have sex with woman (my wife). Can I identify myself as gay? Of course not.
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  2194.  @fredtan1506  When I was back in high school, we learned the century of humiliation ends at 1945 with the victory in world War 2. (1841-1945) I stand by this definition. It is way in the past and will never occur again.
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  2195.  @michaelloong964  Not because of Colonialism. Refugees tend to settle in Western countries as well. I wonder how many refugees were accepted by China last year? China is a global power, it can accept a lot.
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  2196.  @Voidstroyer With so much refugees created by the Ukrainian War, with so much people homeless. Shouldn't China did its part in the world stage? China is a great country, with great abilities comes great responsibilities. China and Ukraine just celebrated 30 years of formal relationships. It should help its displaced people.
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  2197. I respectfully disagreed with you. One country 2 system was created only after the Sino British negotiations had begun in.the early 1980s, long after Mao passed away
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  2198. Xi Junping has basically removed all who has opposed to him. There is no chance of a coup in China whatsoever. You have to give them credit. Xi will do anything to hold on to power. Same as Donald Trump.
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  2199. Many countries would rather join NATO rather than join forces with the powerful China. Why?
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  2200. ​@rickbold9337 The elections of authoritarian countries are jokes. Putin has killed off or jailed all his major opponents. What happened to President Xi's political opponents in China?
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  2201. Julian Assange would have been killed if he committed the offense against China.
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  2202. What about the July 21st violence in Hong Kong? Didn't Beijing say they condone all forms of violence?
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  2203. Putin is the Adolf Hitler of the 21st century
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  2204.  @paulcornwall7258  you mean I am 50 cents?
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  2205.  @garyyoung3179  The invasion of Ukraine is definitely in breach of UN Charter.
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  2206. @AndrewCooke-dl2dh  So what? Chinese politicians never had a referendum. You have a problem?
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  2207. @Shenzhou.  So the influence of the Soviet Union/Russia in the Eastern European area has definitely weaned, the countries were given a MULTIPOLAR CHOICE and switched to EU and NATO, which were IMPOSSIBLE during the cold War as they were within the UNIPOLAR INFLUENCE of the Soviet. What about Ukraine?
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  2208. @Shenzhou.  Article 5 doesn't apply when a NATO area NOT IN NORTH ATLANTIC area is attacked. Falkland Island is not in the area. Similarly, if Hawaii is attacked, there's no article 5. The only time article 5 was invoked was during 911 attack in 2001. It was an UNDECLARED war.
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  2209. @Shenzhou.  North Korea and Iran are sending military aids to Russia, even when Russia was not militarily attacked. Ukraine was attacked clearly, so NATO can send military aids. They did.
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  2210.  @garyyoung3179  exactly. Russia is the warmongering country under Putin
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  2211.  @Shenzhou.  NATO is a defensive alliance. Mutual protection is the best way to prevent invasion.
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  2212. @Shenzhou.  NATO is a collective security system: its independent member states agree to defend each other against attacks by third parties. Of course, NATO can mobilize in other ways. Just like various countries can form offensive alliances militarily. For example, North Korea (supply ammunition) and Iran (supply drones) assist Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. Looking a bit further, the United Nations invaded North Korea during the Korean War. Yet the UN is still standing strong today.
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  2213. @Shenzhou.  i didn't support NATO bombing of Yugoslavia. Neither did i support US invasion of Iraq or Chinese invasion of Vietnam. However, the NATO bombing campaign is sometimes referred to as a "humanitarian war" or a case of "humanitarian intervention". Part of NATO's justification for the bombing was to end the humanitarian crisis involving the large outflow of Kosovar Albanian refugees caused by Yugoslav forces.
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  2214. NATO bombing campaign and economic sanctions forced the Milosevic regime to accept a NATO-led international peace keeping force. The peace is maintained until today.
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  2215.  @Shenzhou.  what Vietnam did was very wrong. Especially coming out of the Vietnam War.
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  2216. @Shenzhou.  As I said, I didn't support NATO bombing of Yugoslavia. But as a result, peace was possible as an aftermath. The Balkan has been peaceful for 25+ years moving away from ethnic cleansing. Several former Yugoslavia countries have even joined NATO
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  2217. @Shenzhou.  If China was justified to invade Vietnam, then why did it have to withdraw so quickly. Vietnam had occupied Cambodia for many years afterward. Your logic doesn't make sense.
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  2218. @Shenzhou.  We didn't know whether Vietnam's occupation would be longer without the Chinese intervention. That was only your assumption. But the fact that it went on for 10 years, with the death of thousands of Chinese soldiers, speaks for the effectiveness of the Chinese intervention.
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  2219.  @Shenzhou.  The majority of the analysts and diplomats also said Russia would conquer Ukraine in 1 week. How did it go? Even General Mark Milley underestimated Ukraine's will to fight.
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  2220. @Ben-mw9vz  Absolutely. The fighting spirits of Ukrainians in the face of imperial aggression is why Ukraine is still alive today, while "experts" predicted it would be wiped out in 1 week. The military aids didn't arrive until weeks/ months into the invasion. We Chinese people have seen our country invaded by a powerful predatory foreign country (Japan, 1937 to 1945), so we know exactly how it felt.
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  2221. @Shenzhou. Russia and Japan have their own reasons to invade Ukraine and China, respectively. However, to the victims, the stories remain the same. China and Ukraine are internationally recognized sovereign countries (Since 2014, the UN General Assembly has voted several times, most recently in December 2019, to affirm Ukraine's territorial integrity, condemn the 'temporary occupation' of Crimea, and reaffirm nonrecognition of its annexation). The Chinese and Ukrainian homes are burnt, citizens being killed, families being torn apart. That's why the Chinese government refused to surrender to the more powerful Japanese army, and why Ukrainians refused to surrender to Russia. The United States provided $25 million dollars of military aids to China in 1940 and $125 million dollars of land lease funds in 1941, well before military involvement. That's one of the reasons why your ancestors and my ancestors survived the war. 44 million Ukrainians are grateful that USA and other countries are providing military aids so that Ukrainians can fight for their survival.
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  2222.  @vinnyboy1976  thankfully Hong Kong has its own customs system. Just because China doesn't believe in free trade doesn't mean Hong Kong has to share the philosophy.
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  2223.  @Shenzhou.  your lobster numbers are from year 2019-2020. Starting in November 2020, China has enforced an unofficial ban on the Australian lobster import. As I said, stay away from the Eastern MSM.
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  2224.  @Shenzhou.  The Australian wine and lobster were smuggled illegally from Hong Kong or other third party countries/Territories. Arrests (in Hong Kong) have been made. Don't think eastern MSM had reported it. You should skip them
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  2225.  @rais1953  Multiple arrest have been made in Hong Kong for smuggling Australian lobsters to mainland China. Please don't blame Shenzhou, the news source of his country has been heavily censored.
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  2226.  @gregwang8628  Because I love China. I am Chinese, can't you see my picture?
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  2227. Nazi Germany also defend the motherland at all cost. Just like China.
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  2228. That's why Russia has the economy of half of California. Do you live in an autocracy?
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  2229.  monipenny408  Chinese disinformation budget is at least 3 times more. Have you seen their newspapers ? 10 times worse than FOX News.
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  2230. Well said 👏 👌
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  2231. China tried to decouple from Australia and stopped the import back in 2020. Didn't work out for China.
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  2232. The Beijing government has to share some responsibilities of the failure of one country 2 systems. The integration of Hong Kong has been difficult. Hong Kong people are feeling shameful to be identified as Chinese.
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  2233. Excellent analysis by Cyrus
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  2234.  @daviddoran3673  Putin is trying to recreate the Soviet union. That's why more countries are trying to join NATO, to resist Putin the Terrible.
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  2235.  @kiklasv What about the peaceful Virgil for the June 4th? What about the peaceful March of July 1st? They were never violent, why were they banned?
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  2236.  @Shenzhou.  The application for permits had been summarily rejected this year. In the past, it was OK
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  2237.  @kentl4386  All applications for permits have been rejected since the national security law last year.
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  2238.  @SylviaEBerjasMoralesNov  The organizers of the peaceful protest that YOU participated were arrested convicted and jailed. Please gather the facts before insulting.
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  2239.  @phongysim6035  China can arrest and sentence anyone she wants. Would it help the relationship between China and other countries? We are both Chinese, we both love our country, but do we want to be associated with a country that abuses its power?
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  2240.  @rogerchenny6129  The Chinese State Department was telling the truth. Frankly, there's nothing wrong with it. Don't you like a government to be truthful to the people?
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  2241.  @Danni-Cape  Does the last name Yeung sound Korean?
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  2242.  @Danni-Cape  我們五毛是愛國爱黨的中國人。
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  2243. If you're not happy about the government of Australia or US or Canada, you can vote it out. But if you're in a authoritarian dictatorship like Russia or China, there's nothing you can do.
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  2244.  @sleepya3129  you know that phrase "with great abilities comes great responsibilities". China is a global power (whether you like it or not). It is friends with both Russia and Ukraine. It's China's responsibilities to mediate the conflict between them. In fact, Ukraine has already officially asked for China's mediation.
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  2245. I believe that China does want to invade Taiwan. However, with all the Chinese military aggressiveness and activities around Taiwan, one missed step or one trigger by ANY party (China or Taiwan) can result in catastrophe. Is all the military activities necessary?
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  2246. Are Americans allowed to buy lands and properties in China?
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  2247. I assume you know that China is in deflation.
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  2248.  @richardscathouse  They don't do it in China.
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  2249.  @aredtomato8957  Exception? May be Saudi Arabia being close to United States.
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  2250.  @aredtomato8957  Saudi is authoritarian but it has started to open up recently. Taiwan is another example of authoritarian turned democracy. Taiwan is the example which democracy works for Chinese (as Taiwan like Hong Kong are part of China).
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  2251.  @aredtomato8957  I didn't stay "suitable " for Chinese. But for those who say Chinese must live under autocracy, Taiwan is the perfect counter example.
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  2252. Taiwan's GDP per person is more than 2.5 times that of mainland, they're expecting a 4 percent growth. Good to see the economy doing well. Yes, Taiwan is part of China.
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  2253.  @aredtomato8957  Everyone knows that mainland China banned opposition voices and stopped giving licenses that doesn't go with their opinions. Plus they banned Facebook and Twitter. Plus they banned ALL opposition parties. Taiwan has opposition parties. How do they compare?
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  2254.  @aredtomato8957  I did say Saudi Arabia was authoritarian. It has loosen up recently as far as ruling is concerned. For many decades, it has been closed to United States, militarily and diplomatically. Do you think it should be close to China?
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  2255. Cyrus, some key points that you should mention when you talked about Hong Kong. Yes, violent protest should be prosecuted accordingly. 1) The protest turned from peaceful to violent because of the government's persistent to pass the unpopular law, even after MONTHS of peaceful protest and MILLIONS of people walking on the streets. 2) The National Security Law restored order by arresting political opponents, abolishing freedom of press and speech (all anti government newspaper and political organizations have been shut down). Hong Kong are no longer able to vote for their legislative representatives (many are not allowed to run). If Nazi Germany was strong and stable between 1933 and 1939, then yes the national security law works. Hong Kong people had paid a very very high price for the national security. That's why hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong people have left since BEIJING (not Hong Kong) passed the law.
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  2256.  @francislee2910 Hong Kong people never had a chance to vote during the British rule (except for the last few years) due to the bitter opposition of Beijing (specifically premier Zhao Enlai, who threatened to use the force). According to the basic law, Hong Kong people are able to vote and be voted. Not anymore.
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  2257.  @francislee2910  According to the Hong Kong government, no evident exists for US involvement in Hong Kong protest.
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  2258. Flying aircraft carriers are possible now thanks to the development of drones.
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  2259. The sanctions are not effective because they are simply not strong enough. In addition, China and India (among othet countries) are buying up cheap Russian oil and fueling the Russian invasion.
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  2260. ​@Chris Wong Joe Biden is a good president (certainly if you compare him to Trump).
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  2261. The speaker was extremely biased and unfair against the Hong Kong people. He totally disregard why they went to protest. HKers don't need more economic benefits from Beijing (they have more than enough already), they need more POLITICAL benefits from Beijing for their freedoms and democracy.
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  2262.  @fatdoi003  I thought you know that Taiwan is part of China.
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  2263. Yes. For example, the Hong Kong people don't trust Chinese politicians.
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  2264. the withdrawal announcement came during the same week of the EU-China summit, which was dominated by contentious discussions over trade and highlighted European perceptions that they have little to gain from close economic ties with China.
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  2265. @Shenzhou.  We Chinese people have seen our country invaded by predatory foreign power (Japan, 1937 to 1945) just like what Ukraine is experiencing now. Millions of Chinese as well as tens of thousands of Ukrainians have died/injured/homeless during the invasions. China has recognized Ukraine sovereignty since its independence in 1992. Europe/USA/China working together can bring peace to Ukraine, just like Europe/USA/China working together brought peace to China in 1945.
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  2266. @diddywongye8355  European Union all recognized The PRC as China and the trade between them is immense. The cooperation between EU and China is logical.
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  2267. @diddywongye8355  Reputation aside, what have Italy benefited from the BRI since joining it? Italy is a democracy, unlike China. The leaders must be accountable to the population (unlike China). Why Italians are not hostile to China, they prefer to keep a distance.
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  2268. Like it or not, President Biden has to implement the tariffs. If he allows Chinese EVs to flood the American market, he will not survive the election. This is similar to President Xi forcing to abandon the Zero COVID policy last year. Successful leaders have to make difficult choices.
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  2269. North Korea's Kim Jong Un does enjoy a 100% approval rating according to the North Korea State run media. His father shot 11 hole in one in a 7700 yard golf course in Pyongyang according to the North Korea State run media.
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  2270. North Korea's Kim Jong Un does enjoy a 100% approval rating according to the North Korea State run media.
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  2271. ​ @simunlimun6838  Critical of Putin will land you 15 years in jail. This is why Adolf Hitler also enjoyed high approval ratings during his power.
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  2272. Nobody wants to do business with a volatile, unpredictable customer. The United States is shooting itself in the foot. Global countries, whether it is European Union, Asean, or Global South are better off to trade among each others.
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  2273. The poll results were not surprising.Chinese people historically and culturally have strong support of their government. Even during the tormutulous Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution periods when millions of citizens died, Chinese people still follow and respect their leaders.
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  2274. That means China and Hong Kong governments know nothing about democracy
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  2275. No question the Western press are biased against China. However, people believe in them because the Chinese press is one of the most censored and oppressed in the world. In 2020, China ranked 177 out of 180 in terms of press freedom.
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  2276. Sleeping with a communist dictatorship is 10 times worse than United States
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  2277.  @qfiver1547  Absolutely agree. I am glad that the Michaels have been released finally.
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  2278. ​ @aiolosdaftsis The Hong Kong protest was peaceful for the first 5 months (February 2019 to June 2019). 2 million Hong Kong people marched on the street on June 12, 2019 to protect the extremely unpopular extradition laws, that's 23 percent of the entire population. Yet the mainland Chinese State run media did not report it. Why?
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  2279. The Hong Kong police was known to under report the numbers. My family was in Hong Kong on that day (it was my cousin's wedding). Judging by the huge number of people on the street, it far exceeded the 330,000 reported by the police. The 2 million number was reported by the Hong Kong Free Press. Mr. Shenzhou, I have tremendous respect for you, but you're not in Hong Kong and didn't understand how much Hong Kong people distrusted the government. Please did not blindly follow the Chinese State run media, just like the Americans should not blindly follow the mainstream western media.
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  2280. ​@Shenzhou. "The road to hell was paved with good intentions." The intention of the extradition bill was undoubtedly GOOD, but given the widespread distrust of the Chinese judicial system from the Hong Kong people, the government should have listened to the PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS and scrapped the extradition bill long ago.
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  2281. ​@Shenzhou. The protest started on February 2019 and peaceful protests were ongoing non stop until June 2019. The law wasn't scrapped until October 2019. Hong Kong was rocked by violent protest during the summer which could easily be avoided, should the government listened to the people. Violence is always wrong and should be prosecuted. Cyrus said the Chinese government listen to the people. What about Hong Kong?
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  2282. ​@Shenzhou. For the record. The Hong Kong National Security Laws weren't passed until June 30th 2020, 1.5 years after the beginning of the protests. Violence were wrong, but the government's handling of the protests was absolutely awful.
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  2283. Nancy Pelosi's visit is just a show for the American voters. This is not the first visit to Taiwan by the speaker of the house. We know that American policy towards Taiwan will not change whether she visits or not. As a comparison, Japan Prime Minister has never visited Taiwan since PRC/Japan established relationships in 1972. But we all know about Japan's commitments towards Taiwan.
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  2284.  @sssfff  That's an astounding number. Thanks for sharing. Did the Hong Kong government say anything about these?
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  2285. Xi Junping is right. Don't put politics into food. Australia should export food (including wheat, lobsters, red wine, barley) to China.
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  2286. Only if the government forces the people to do. That's what's happening in China.
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  2287.  @busterbiloxi3833  Tokyo Rose.
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  2288. @Shenzhou.  How come Russia is not crushed after they default on their debts, using your logic?
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  2289. @superchuck3259  Ukraine is winning and gaining territory 2 and a half year after Douglas MacGregor suggested that they should surrender. What a prediction. How much is he being paid by RT?
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  2290. ​@zetristan4525 great point
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  2291. @Ben Benito China also banned Australian coal import in 2021. But Australia had done better by finding new markets.
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  2292.  @Shenzhou.  The Australian coal ban is still in effect now (2022). Please watch for misinformation by Chinese MSM.
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  2293.  gobeullin -ui Yeoju-in  well. You know what I mean.
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  2294. China may want to decouple the United States. Forget that, China can't.
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  2295. CCP need to put more money in the propaganda. YouTube is not available in China.
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  2296.  @RED--01  Western propaganda Channel like CGTN?
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  2297. Putin is the reason why NATO is expanding
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  2298. India and China should have normalized their relationship long ago. Sadly, even to thos day, flights between the 2 countries are extremely limited.
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  2299.  Sl Mi  There is no free speech in China.
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  2300. Good. Looking forward to a censorship free Olympics that we Chinese can be proud of.
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  2301.  @Shenzhou.  so, there were no proof in any case.
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  2302.  @Shenzhou.  by the same logic, the CIA can also be behind the Evergrande crisis, as well as the power blackouts in many part of China. CIA has damaged the power supply and the financial market of China. Beijing should declare war.
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  2303. Looking forward to a censorship free Olympics that different people can engage on each other, that we Chinese can be proud of.
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  2304.  @Shenzhou.  show me the proof. I have a US flag and a Chinese flag. Am I a criminal?
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  2305.  @Shenzhou. So because a country is censoring private part, another country is ok to censor widespread political and social contents.
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  2306.  @TAL142  I won't be surprised CIA is behind the Evergrande crisis.
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  2307.  @Shenzhou.  you know and I know that it's just a matter of time before Evergrande goes down.
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  2308.  @TAL142  Evergrande has 2 trillions RMB in debt, as well as more than 2 millions direct and indirect jobs. Multiple Chinese property companies have already defaulted or in the process of defaulting (I trust you know that). Millions of buyers will be without a home. CIA has done a great job (or really?).
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  2309.  @Shenzhou.  Censorship has universal guidelines. Universally, showing several organs in any public broadcast is unacceptable for virtually all countries. But that doesn't justify Censorship in other countries for political or authorative reasons.
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  2310.  @Shenzhou.  If we want the Western countries to engage with China, grow with China, develop with China, then freedom from censorship is a must. This will also improve China's reputation as well. You repeatedly ask us to visit China and see the developments, and I would love to go (again). But not many would love to go to a country when all the medias are censored and unable to report it properly.
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  2311.  @Shenzhou.  western countries definitely should not boycott. The athletes and the team members should engage China and the Chinese. They should discuss why freedom of speech, freedom of press and freedom of religion etc. are important to them. For the same reason, Taiwan should also participate in the Olympics.
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  2312.  @Shenzhou.  At the same time, the Chinese hosts can engage with the west. Explain to them why Taiwan and Hong Kong are part of China. Many western people do not know that.
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  2313. There are Chinese police stations in many countries. USA is not alone. China is a powerful country.
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  2314.  @ngkeam9491  If China is willing to work with the rest, why does it impose tariffs on Australian wine, barley and limited import on Australian beef, coal and grapes? Australia didn't limit on Chinese import. Will you be happy if your country impose tariffs on Chinese products?
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  2315.  @ngkeam9491  China didn't ask Rogers (from Canada) or Verizon (from USA) to build its 5G network, which was understandable. But now Canada excluded Huawei and ZTE (from China) to build its 5G, and China is making a big fuss about it. Is China still interested in "cooperate with the west "?
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  2316. Did the Chinese negotiated with the invading Japanese during world War 2?
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  2317. Can we pay and advertise on the Chinese TV stations about June 4th? It certainly is not free.
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  2318. President Xi is much smarter than Putin. We all trust that he won't make Putin's mistake by invade Taiwan. The war in Ukraine shows that a smaller country/territory can hold off a larger invader. Invading Taiwan will be politically and economically devastating for China.
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  2319. @male princess we know already that the Russian army is pretty much useless. China and India are too busy fighting each other to care for the united States.
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  2320. Freedom cannot pay your bills, but Freedom is the reason many people left Hong Kong (part of China) in the last year and moved to the west.
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  2321. Your body, your choice. Why did the health-care system have to treat the truckers who are unavaccinated? Why did we have to catch COVID from the truckers who are unavaccinated?
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  2322. Hong Kong students now: democracy, political reform, freedom of speech.
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  2323.  @WANDERER0070  Enjoy using the internet which is controlled by the communist party
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  2324. So much for one country two systems. Mainland style elections have come to Hong Kong.
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  2325. Hi Cyrus, many times you have mentioned that you love China and you love Hong Kong, but it is extremely disappointed and upsetting that you brought in a speaker who spread so much hatred and animosity between mainlanders and HongKongers. He spread a lot of disinformation in the episode. For many years, the Hong Kong government had tried to promote harmony among the 2 groups. A vast majority of the HongKongers are either immigrants from mainland or the descendents of them, myself included. HongKongers have eagerly supported mainlanders when China was poor and during various natural disasters over many many years. Hong Kong people are undoubtedly frustrated with the government, they may worry about the CCP, but THEY ARE NOT RACIST because THEY ARE CHINESE. There are already a lot of misunderstanding among the HongKongers and mainlanders, we don't need any more insults and gasoline.
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  2326.  @wrongchannel2780  why don't you move to China?
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  2327.  @wrongchannel2780  Taiwanese people also speak mandarin. Many Singaporeans also speak mandarin. Just by speaking mandarin doesn't result in "RACIST " behavior. The cost is much deeper than that.
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  2328.  @wrongchannel2780  I have seen young people in (mainland) China reacted even more violently to a bad government. Can you call all the young mainland Chinese racist, violent and successional?
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  2329.  @wrongchannel2780  check your Chinese history.
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  2330.  @Shenzhou.  "Wrong channel " said China should treat Hong Kong like Tibet. You think that would help the decolonization?
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  2331.  @Shenzhou.  From my experience in Hong Kong it was a bit different. People embrace mandarin speaking visitors. That's fine. You're entitled to what you feel.
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  2332.  @Shenzhou.  I have a similar experience here in Canada. I go to a Walmart seafood department regularly. The (Chinese) attendant refused to serve me unless I spoke in Mandarin. I don't know if this is considered raicism????
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  2333.  @Shenzhou.  If he cannot speak English, he won't be able to work in Walmart. But it parallels the situation in Hong Kong. Many Hong Kong people doesn't understand Mandarin but better in English.
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  2334.  @Shenzhou.  speaking about YouTube, there's a video that Hong Kong police drive his motorcycle toward the peaceful protestors. He was not charged.
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  2335.  @Shenzhou.  There are anti black chants during a basketball game in China that prompted Jeremy Lin to speak out. Racism is a worldwide problem.
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  2336.  @Shenzhou.  My point is many things are not black and white. Not all young HongKongers are violent and racist, Chairman Mao did many rights and many harms, racism occurs in Canada as well as US as well as China, you can love a country without loving the ruling political party (whether it is USA, China or Canada).
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  2337.  @Shenzhou.  Do you acknowledge that racism existed in China?
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  2338. Hi Cyrus, notice that the speaker DIDN'T MENTION why the HK government was not accountable to its mistakes and why HK people went to the street.
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  2339.  @wrongchannel2780  Google Jeremy Lin
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  2340. @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong has always paid a price for the drinking water to China. Hong Kong people are happy to pay for that. In fact, Hong Kong people have paid a higher price to China than Singaporeans paid to Malaysia for drinking water. Did the Hong Kong people complain? No. Because we do respect the mainland. You can call it colonial mindset to Beijing. Do mainlanders understand Hong Kong people?
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  2341.  @Shenzhou.  So why didn't Hong Kong people protest China for overcharging the water? The answer is simple. Hong Kong people are grateful for it. Mainlanders don't understand HongKongers. We are not separatists, we are not rioters. We just want to be left alone, with a high degree of autonomy and not governed by Beijing. This is why hundreds of thousands stand out to protest the extradition bill, ALTHOUGH THE INTENT OF THE BILL WAS GOOD.
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  2342. @Shenzhou. They carried United Kingdom flags NOT BECAUSE THEY WANT TO BE COLONIAL subjects. They carried the flag because they were unhappy with the Hong Kong/ Beijing government and the flag is a sign of protest. I am not upset with you, but our viewpoints are different. Mainland Chinese see the Union Jack as the symbol of ALL EVIL because of all the numerous outrageous atrocities the Western countries had done to China during the century of humiliation. Hong Kong people see the Union Jack as a government who respects freedoms and democracy to the population. Again, I respect your viewpoints.
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  2343. @Shenzhou.  I am not expecting you to agree with Hong Kong people. But if you are wondering how come Hong Kong erupted into protest, that's why.
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  2344.  @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong erupted over the extradition bill. Was it that badly censored in the mainland?
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  2345. @Shenzhou.  You still don't understand why Hong Kong people erupted into furious. I am not criticizing you. You just don't understand because of our different backgrounds. Hopefully, one day, more mainlanders will have a better understanding of Hong Kong.
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  2346. @Shenzhou.  Waving another country's flag is not a sign of separation. Something mainland Chinese may not be aware of. For example, last month many people in San Francisco waved the Chinese flag welcoming Xi Junping. They were not rioters, defiant or separationists, they waved the flag as a sign of respect and admiration.
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  2347. 共產黨下是沒有人性的。
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  2348. Are you talking about Russia?
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  2349. The US decision not to veto a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on Monday 25th March showed that US/Israel are not exactly "Friendship without limits". Good for US and other Western countries to apply appropriate pressure to Israel.
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  2350.  @thanasis-_-  Better late than never. US finally comes to its senses. Israel atrocities must be stopped.
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  2351. If the vaccine is only 50% effective, it got what it deserves.
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  2352. ​@Shenzhou. In Canada, foreign ownership is subjected to a higher tax. Whether the foreigner is from United States, China or Hong Kong. That is fair. In China, foreign housing ownership is not allowed, whether you are from USA or Russia. That's fair.
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  2353. ​@Shenzhou. Please Google NUMBEO to see the property price index for each country. China is one of the most expensive place in the world to purchase a home.
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  2354. ​@Shenzhou. You have answered your own question. The Chinese stock market is volatile to say the least. People putting their life investments in the housing market is the logical choice. 70 percent of Chinese household wealth is in real estate. This explains why one of the most unaffordable housing market in the world has a 92% ownership rate.
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  2355. ​ @happyzahn8031 Despite the fact that China is one of the least affordable countries in terms of buying a home, Chinese people still put their savings in the housing market. As Mr. Shenzhou mentioned, the volatile stock market left them few options. 70% of Chinese household wealth is in real estate. Far bigger than western countries. When the housing prices keep increasing, the investors will be satisfied. But as we can see that when housing market is facing the inevitable downturn, many people will be losing their life savings.
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  2356. China has unlimited friendship with a country that violate the sovereignty of another country.
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  2357. He's way ahead of Nixon. Trump has 2 more impeachments than Nixon.
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  2358. Just like Putin and Ukraine.
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  2359.  @brexitgreens  good point. Look at it this way. President Xi is a much better upgrade than Putin.
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  2360. Canada has been harassed and bullied by the Chinese government for many years. As a Chinese Canadian, we feel so shameful what China has done.
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  2361. Asians should support freedoms and democracy.
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  2362. ​@user-gh9ow2mw2w Sri Lankans can vote for the government. Hong Kong people can't. This is the reason why. Hong Kong population is not as high as Sri Lanka.
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  2363. @user-gh9ow2mw2w  Hong Kong population density is 17000 per square km. Columbo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a population density of 13500 per square km. So it is fairly comparable. Why the Sri Lankans are entitled to free dental care? Because they voted and chose a government that cares for them. Should Hong Kong people have a say in their government?
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  2364. ​@julion89 In China, the government controls the religion, the government controls the press, the government controls the internet, the government controls the judiciary system. There were no checks and balances to the government's authorities. Do you appreciate this system?
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  2365. Western corporations should have forced China to improve the pollution when they moved to China. Do you think Beijing would agree?
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  2366.  @wrongchannel2780  you sound very much like Donald Trump.
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  2367.  @hyc1266  So you agree with Donald Trump to put the factories out? Mind you, many companies are already doing that
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  2368.  @wrongchannel2780  Are you Donald Trump? You sound very American.
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  2369.  @therealdeal2163 The US government is listening to the people. That's why they don't have COVID lockdown anymore. Why do Chinese people post banners on the street of Beijing?
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  2370. China is the biggest food importer country in the world.
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  2371.  @Shenzhou.  Surprise? China is the biggest foid importer in the world. It is also a major exporter.
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  2372. China launched trade war with Australia and Australia didn't back down.
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  2373.  @jackchiu7560 Don't you think Australia has been doing well?
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  2374. Carrie Lam has shut down one of the longest running and most popular newspaper of Hong Kong, while claiming she defended the freedom of the press. Welcome to communist dictatorship.
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  2375. Hong Kong is part of China. But China doesn't know how to govern Hong Kong.
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  2376. ​ @randomname931 What about internet censorship?
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  2377. @echozhao3124  Border conflicts can be negotiated instead of resort to military. Japan has border issues with China (both mainland and Taiwan). Japan also has border issues with Russia. Should Japan invade these countries? This is why Vietnamese people resent the Chinese government.
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  2378.  @ZweiZwolf  Just because your neighbor is large/powerful doesn't give you justification to invade. Was the powerful Nazi Germany justified to invade Poland? Was Russia justified to invade Ukraine?
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  2379. @ZweiZwolf  Do you know what the Cambodia was doing in 1978? Still, it doesn't give Vietnam justification of invading.
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  2380. @tonytan6547  because Vietnam was causing so many problems, it was justified for USA to invade Vietnam?
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  2381. @tonytan6547 so, Vietnam was causing problems. China invasion was OK, but the America invasion was not OK? What kind of logic was it?
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  2382.  @genbond7459  If China invaded Vietnam (in February 1979) due to Vietnam invasion of Cambodia, why did the PLA withdraw barely a month later (in March 1979), yet Vietnam CONTINUED TO OCCUPY CAMBODIA FOR 10 YEARS. China lost up to 20000 soldiers (sources vary) for literally nothing. Should Chinese people be allowed to criticize their government for the war?
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  2383.  @genbond7459  Then why did Vietnam continue to occupy Cambodia for 10 YEARS after China withdrew?
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  2384. @haniahannslew4108  you said "Vietnam invade and illegally occupy China's territory and island". When did it happen?
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  2385.  @haniahannslew4108  Vietnam invasion of Cambodia was unjustified. I never denied it. What's your opinion?
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  2386. @user-ju3xv1xx5z  of course, Russia DID invade. There was no doubt about it.
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  2387. Glad that Macron resisted the US pressure and promoted the relationship with China. He would not have done that without consulting the European Union. Russian politicians need to step up and withdraw from Ukraine, China must apply more pressure to the warmonger Putin to stop this senseless war.
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  2388. @manin4568  What you said was bullshit. China doesn't need the west to fix the border issue, nor is India.
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  2389. Since you are living in Hong Kong, you know that the freedoms of people living there have been severely compromised. Watch your back. When you are in danger, please call the Canada consulate.
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  2390.  @ztpan7587  you are not even allowed to carry a foreign flag in Hong Kong. That's the Hong Kong law.
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  2391.  @peterlock5529  if you put on a t shirt with another country, you will be arrested too. Welcome to Hong Kong. I am Chinese and I love China, but not all of their political parties.
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  2392.  @seola86  Show me the report that Hong Kong is #3 in freedom. Thank you. Seems like you're on Western propaganda.
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  2393. ​@Nick Iseb Glad that Julian Assange was doing it in USA. If Julian Assange did the same thing in China, he would have been shot on the spot.
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  2394.  @shawnhennity1769  I assume you mean the truckers protest in Ottawa?
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  2395. @The Mandarinian you're absolutely wrong. Most HKers (including myself) are NOT separatists. Surveys after Surveys will tell you this. HKers just want freedoms. By the way, who is Vietnamese J Wong?
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  2396.  @shawnhennity1769  my opinion is, convoy like this would never be allowed in China. What's your opinion about the convoy?
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  2397. @The Mandarinian Why don't you mainlanders realize that most Hong Kong people don't support independence? Please come down to Hong Kong and take a look. Talk to the people. Check the facts.
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  2398.  @Shenzhou. You are from mainland. Please let your fellow mainlanders like the Mandarinian know about the truth for Hong Kong. Please. We are not separatist, we are not terrorists.
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  2399. @The Mandarinian HEers PAID China for the water supply throughout the years. In fact, HK paid well above the rate of how much Singapore paid Malaysia. DESPITE this, I never heard a HKers who is not grateful for it. Who said "We don't want to be governed by another country"? Please don't spread fake news on here.
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  2400.  @Shenzhou. Virtually all countries have national security laws, but it depends on whether they will be abused by the authorities to suppress individual freedoms or stamp out opposition. In addition, many countries if citizens are unhappy about the national security laws, you can vote out the government. Obviously Hong Kong people cannot do that.
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  2401.  @Shenzhou.  I am upset that many mainlanders think HKers are all terrorists and ungrateful and trouble makers and separatists like that guy. National security laws are important, but with that kind of mentality it will be abused by China.
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  2402. @The Mandarinian 你覺得羞恥就唔好做中國人
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  2403.  @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong needs a security law. But if it falls to the wrong Chinese people, like the guy who demonized Hong Kong people as 英國人的契弟，then there will be a problem. Most Hong Kong people support China, many of them are immigrants and descendents of immigrants from China. Many HKers (myself included) contributed to China when China was poor. It is upsetting that so many mainlanders misunderstand HongKongers and what they want. The powerful Chinese media certainly play a role.
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  2404.  @Shenzhou. Hong Kong government said that they found no evidence of foreign funding influences in Hong Kong affairs. Unless, if you count Beijing as foreign.
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  2405.  @Shenzhou.  you are from mainland. Instead of focusing on the separatists (which is a small minority), Instead of focusing of the extradition law (which has been scrapped), why don't you come down to Hong Kong and take a look. Ask the Hong Kong people what drove them to the street? Ask them what do they worry about? Ask them why so many have left? I am not going to debate with you. Please don't watch so much Chinese state run media. Hong Kong is part of China.
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  2406.  @Shenzhou.  Since capitalism is so evil, why don't you ask the Hong Kong government to scrap it? You mainlanders think we are so evil. Like comments like colonial 走狗 towards HongKongers. Are you implying we should gain independence?
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  2407.  @Shenzhou.  You said the separatists in Hong Kong are making the most impacts, I disagree, and the Beijing government agrees with me. Do you notice the racist mainlanders are making the most impacts? Do you know why so many have left Hong Kong?
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  2408.  @Shenzhou.  Beijing needs the national security laws because every country needs one (you said this). Despite the fact that separatists were definitely a minority (that's what Beijing said of which you disagree).
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  2409.  @Shenzhou.  most of the 472000 HongKongers in China lives just north of Shenzhen River, within easy commute to Hong Kong. Whereas 330000 living in US at the opposite side of the world. That's astounding. I thought there will be more HongKongers in mainland.
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  2410.  @Shenzhou.  I am not saying mainlanders are racist, despite my past experience in China. But racism occurs in many part of the world. Mainland, Hong Kong, United States, Canada included.
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  2411. ​ @Shenzhou.  Did Putin say Ukraine is a sovereign country?
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  2412.  @LaurianSuzann-ov2ls  Are you talking about the Russian trillionaie corporations and government? Yes, they are involved in many conflicts.
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  2413. ​@TRUTH EXPRESS Boiling lobsters alive is a way to reduce the risk of food poisoning from bacteria that live in their flesh and that quickly multiply on their carcasses, according to Science Focus. Plus they have been deemed tastier and better presented on the plate when cooked this way.
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  2414. ​ @item6931  Both China and Russia are totalitarian countries. There's no question about it. Surprise there are so much misinformation in this channel by a certain commentary.
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  2415.  @katong1953  you said China wants a multipolar world, and I agree with you. However, if it can't handle a multipolar country, how can it work?
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  2416. It was the bill to begin with. Now it is a lot more than just the bill.
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  2417. There is only one China and Taiwan is a province of it. But as long as Beijing continues its undemocratic and militaristic approach, there will be no unification.
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  2418. People rioted in Hong Kong because of the incompetent SAR government.
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  2419. @Lee Ruan Many Chinese are non communist. Just like many Americans are non Republicans. What are you talking about?
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  2420. Love her book. It is a must read.
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  2421. What about starting a war with Taiwan ?
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  2422.  @Shenzhou.  Good. What's wrong with New Zealand?
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  2423.  @Shenzhou. New Zealanders clearly trust their government. Credit is where credit is due.
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  2424. It is front page news in Toronto.
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  2425. USA had never called for Taiwan independence. China is just trying to start a war.
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  2426. Absolutely 😀 May be a drone.
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  2427. Surveys after surveys found that the people of Taiwan do not trust mainland China. What should China do to achieve peaceful reunification?
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  2428. If you think working in US is bad, go to China. Then you know what is proverty.
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  2429. @Anakborneo-nh7nh  China should be proud of being a powerful country with a great economy. But if it can not recognize Taiwan's freedoms and democracy, there's no peaceful reunification.
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  2430. Today (in Toronto) I met with 2 friends who left Hong Kong AFTER the security law. They have worked for 20 years in Hong Kong.
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  2431.  @ngfookkwai6096  I don't know what you're talking about. Do I use Huawei phone? No.
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  2432.  @michaelhuang7842  That's because Chinese government had long put up walls on foreign companies. For example, European companies are not allowed to participate on the Chinese 5G network.
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  2433.  @matthewachilles6387 Under one country two systems, only "patriots" can rule Taiwan. ie people that are loyal to the CCP. Is this acceptable to the 24 million Taiwanese people?
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  2434.  @fatnlazychinc  the Russian Air force base Lourdes Sigint had been operating in Cuba for many years, before and after the collapse of the USSR. Please check your history.
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  2435.  @youmemeyou  no one can stop Lithuania from installing missiles. It's bordering Russia. Should we support Russia wiping out Lithuania now??
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  2436. ​ @laserraiset3300  The Tiananmen massacre greatly compromised the images of CPC and China itself.
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  2437. The Trade Department of Hong Kong spent $80million as BLACK MONEY to persuade US lawmakers not to sanction Hong Kong. Isn't it an example of interference on other countries? Why didn't Beijing comment on it?
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  2438. The Chinese Communist Party is not and has never been perfect, it has done a lot of harm (no question). But in today's world and geopolitics, the United States and any other countries will have to deal with them in order for everyone to prosper and progress. China is the second most powerful economy in the world and the world's largest exporter. You don't have to agree with their politics in order to do business with them.
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  2439. Why can't the Canadian High court be a puppet of the Liberal party? Chinese High court is a puppet of the CCP and there's nothing wrong with it.
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  2440. Yes, ask the people in Shanghai how they're going through.
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  2441. ​ @gramma677 Maybe the Chinese Communist Party has an image problem. Didn't they promise freedoms to Hong Kong people before 1997? No wonder Taiwanese people hate the CCP.
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  2442.  @everythingandmore5537  If you do not respect human rights, you do not deserve respect. Well said.
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  2443.  @Shenzhou.  The fact that these countries continue to trade with China means the strategy is successful. Do you know which country is Taiwan's trading partner?
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  2444. ​ @mengreat6982 Please be clear that Western influences do not equate American influences. United States has a lot of political problems (I trust you will agree with me). Many democratic countries are doing way better than United States. You can name them too.
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  2445. ​@mengreat6982 are you an American?
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  2446. Many Western outlets reported that. What are you talking about?
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  2447. @TimMountjoy-zy2fd  I agree with you. He's excellent. Nato is so good to have him as leader.
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  2448. @kellynestegard5208  In some sense, I agree with you. The war was started by Putin, not Zelenskyy. Russia has lost almost 100,000 troops since the invasion. The navy is decimated. It is clear that Russia can't win, and Putin knows that. Why not withdraw the troops in the February 2022 level and stop the war? As you have said, the longer it lasts, the worse the outcome is for Russia. It took the Soviet Union 9 years to figure out in Afghanistan. The only thing Russia to gain from the war is the Russian military complex and industry. The war has greatly strengthened NATO, and Finland and Sweden had joined as a result.
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  2449. @havardwindingstad4112  I am not talking about the number of members. The fact that these countries are WILLING to join NATO says it all.
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  2450. @tommyboss4067  if China wants the war to stop, the war will stop.
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  2451. @elmastro-ye9lw  There are many problems facing the Chinese economy. Aging work forces are only one of them. Hopefully, Cyrus can address it in a future video.
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  2452. Never heard a true word from the (Chinese) politician about Hong Kong.
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  2453. The way China treat YANG Hengjun is an absolute barbaric. 5 years detained, closed trial, no evidence, death penalty. China is ANYTHING but a peaceful country.
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  2454.  @dmitchel0820  most Americans are hard working people. There are too much Chinese propaganda here.
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  2455. Kennedy should go to China and preach to the Chinese about freedom. That would work a lot better.
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  2456. Putin is willing to do anything crazy to win the war. Let's be honest.
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  2457. Cyrus, the biggest beneficiary of the Ukraine War are not the US arms companies, it is the Russian arms companies. They are profiting from killing Ukrainians and must be stopped.
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  2458. ​@Shenzhou. I don't disagree with you, but there are lots of ways China can improve its reputation and image.
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  2459. ​@CyrusJanssen The visa restriction policy was based on national security, but it hamper China's integration to the international communities. This is especially important during a slowdown period of the Chinese economy, and foreign investments will be helpful. Earlier this year, the Chinese government removed the visa restrictions for travellers from various countries (France, Germany, United States etc.), resulting on a boost of the travel numbers. Similarly, they really should loosen up the restrictions on relocation as well. As for the mindset of the Americans, it's so hard to change 😪......
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  2460. ​ @CyrusJanssen Hong Kong had developed policies last year to lure overseas talents and professionals to move to the city (after the mass exodus in 2020 to 2023). Should mainland China do the same?
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  2461. @lubovnyandega1693  How do you know that? Are you working for the CiA, or are you working for Putin?
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  2462. How much does BRICS member Russia spend on building infrastructure? How much does BRICS member Russia destroy Ukraine's infrastructure?
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  2463.  @ScoobieDoo-zy1rh  who will do the creation?
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  2464.  @wrongchannel2780 Will see
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  2465.  @wrongchannel2780  How do you know? Are you sleeping with Xi Junping?
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  2466.  @wrongchannel2780  so, how do you know? Do you think Xi and Putin are going to invade Taiwan and Ukraine, like a double date?
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  2467.  @wrongchannel2780  Georgia, Belarus, Chechnya, Afghanistan, Crimea, Russia is more active than United States.
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  2468.  @wrongchannel2780  yes, I forgot the Russian involvement of Syria, Yemen and Ukraine. Thanks for your reminder.
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  2469.  @lol-xc1xi  there's a way out. Go to China and have fun. There's nothing wrong with it.
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  2470. @bartonlee3594  What do these Chinese people have in terms of choices of supporting the communist party? They don't. By the way, support for the communist party in North Korea approaches 100%. Does that mean Xi is half as good?
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  2471. She is Chinese. She will be treated like the Michaels in China.
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  2472. That's a fantastic interview. Wishing more people can understand the effects of the tariffs. No question about it, Trump is a China hawk, and he surrounded himself with China hawks.
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  2473. If US shouldn't sanction any country, why does China continue to sanction Australia?
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  2474. ​@hackman669 I agree with you. Trump has done tremendous damages to the United States. Fumbling the China US relationship was one of them.
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  2475. Absolutely
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  2476. There is a small group of Americans who want war with China. There is a small group of Chinese who want war with Taiwan. Both wars will be disastrous.
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  2477.  @Shenzhou.  I hope that China will not start a pointless war in Taiwan as you correctly pointed out. The fear is, one careless or over anxious trigger (by any fighting force) will start something out of control.
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  2478. So as Biden. The Americans voted for the right guy.
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  2479. Very touching story about the American gymnasts and Chinese gymnasts. Americans can learn from the Chinese, as much as the Chinese can learn from the Americans.
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  2480. "Let's learn to be more like Simone Biles". What a comment! Thank you so much Cyrus.
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  2481.  @magnetospin  you nail it.
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  2482.  @chenchen806  Nobody congregated on the beach. The whole province is shut down. The situation is serious.
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  2483.  @JianYZhong  the problem is, ccp doesn't know that HongKongers and Taiwanese want freedoms.
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  2484. Can the Michaels sue China for wrongful detainment? Chinese court system is controlled by the communist party.
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  2485. @bl5608 I agree with you. 1 country 2 system is needed. China had promised Hong Kong that it could elect its leaders, had freedoms of protest, freedom of speech, etc. In reality, Hong Kong people can not elect their leaders, newspapers are closed, and protests such as June 4th are not allowed. Taiwanese people have seen it all in Hong Kong. Studies found that only 2 percent of Taiwanese people would favor communist rule. Do you know why?
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  2486. @bl5608  Hong Kong people was NEVER able to vote for the CE. And you know that. The yellow fever was caused by mismanagement of the CE, and she has already apologized for it. Why did Hong Kong people get punished by her mistakes?
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  2487.  @georgekelmeris9804  China is a dictatorship trying to satisfy the population. This is not the definition of democracy.
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  2488.  @TheExtraterrestrial99  Many CCP members tried to climb up. Why some succeed and some don't?
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  2489.  @alifkazeryu8228  Working in China is tough. Thanks for sharing.
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  2490.  @TheExtraterrestrial99  So, do you like one party rule?
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  2491.  @TheExtraterrestrial99  For many democratic countries, popular vote doesn't lead to presidency.
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  2492. I really appreciate your opinions and your love for both China and United States. I am from Hong Kong, a lot of my friends have left. There's no question that China put a chok hold and severely weakened the city. What do you think?
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  2493.  @calvyncraven1141 I understand your opinion. Over the past 20 years China has graduated limited Hong Kong's freedom in the name of national security. Protests and demonstrations are outlawed. You can be arrested by carrying a flag that's not China or Hong Kong. USA is not the best country in the world, many Hong Kongers (including me) don't like her. But the mismanagement belongs to China.
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  2494.  @calvyncraven1141  The CCP has zero experience on running a democracy or free country. They just don't know how to do it.
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  2495.  @peterlock5529  I am Chinese and I love China. But it was China who promised democratic elections to the Hong Kong people in the Basic Law, and never kept the promise. Hong Kong people generally don't want independence (numerous surveys will tell you that), but they can't accept a puppet local government who fails to stand up for their rights and freedom. May i ask you, what was the last time Beijing listened to the feelings of Hong Kong young people?
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  2496.  @peterlock5529  Do you know that a Chinese has won.the Nobel peace prize? Was he suppessed? You tell me.
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  2497.  @calvyncraven1141  democracy may not be suitable for mainland China with 1.4 billion people. But democracy was PROMISED BY CHINA FOR THE 7 MILLION HONG KONG PEOPLE and never implemented. Would democracy work in Hong Kong, it may or may not. But THIS IS WHY HONG KONG PEOPLE IS SO UPSET. A fact that was ignored by Beijing.
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  2498.  @peterlock5529  Mr. Lock, were you aware that 2 million Hong Kong people marched PEACEFULLY ON THE STREET to protest the extradition law. This was BEFORE ANY VIOLENCE TOOK PLACE. I love China, but this was not reported by the Beijing government or any Chinese Newspapers (can you tell me why?). Had the Hong Kong government been smart enough to stop this extradition bill, NO VIOLENCE WOULD TAKE PLACE. NO COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL FORCES, NO THREAT TO CHINA'S SECURITY. I love China, but they really don't know how to manage Hong Kong.
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  2499. China is good, but can be better. If China doesn't know how to manage Hong Kong, it won't be able to manage Taiwan. And war with Taiwan can lead to world War 3.
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  2500.  @calvyncraven1141  Hong Kong people will gladly accept article 23 if Beijing offers universal democratic suffrage. This is not a bad deal for both sides. But don't blame Beijing, they have zero tolerance (and expertise) on democracy.
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  2501. Just like a regular war (nuclear or not) between USA and China will have no winner, the AI war between USA and China will have no winner.
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  2502. @Kenny Andrade  I am a man who respects women. You have a problem?
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  2503. China tried to decouple with Australia in 2020. Didn't work out for China.
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  2504. @Shenzhou.  This is why Australians have such a negative impression of the Chinese government. They would rather lean on the West. Fortunately, the Chinese government has reversed the trade embargo
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  2505. @CyrusJanssen  Australia has improved its relationship with China in the last few years (that's acknowledged by the Chinese government). On the other hand, it pursues military ties through not just AUKUS, but other Indo Pacific countries such as Japan and South Korea. Same as what India is doing now. It is a multipolar world.
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  2506. @Shenzhou.  If Julian Assange is Chinese and revealed military secrets about China (every country has military secrets) he would be sentence to death immediately. The treatment of Assange is surprising lenient. United States can learn a thing or two from China. Is it why China has such a bad reputation?
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  2507. @Shenzhou.  Over 120 countries/regions have China has their top customers. Including the United States, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea. How is China perceived in the countries?
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  2508. @OlsenOfficial  Australia needs an army the same reason why China needs an army. Chinese army is many times stronger than Australia's, do you have a problem with it?
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  2509. All members of the 5 eyes plus all members of the European Union are against Israel ground actions.
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  2510. @My Account China didn't contact his relatives to announce the sanctions. China contacted his relatives trying to dig up dirts for him. Check the news please. It is up to you to decide what China did was right or wrong.
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  2511.  @myaccount8575  I am also a Chinese Canadian with relatives in Hong Kong.
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  2512. Why are you only willing to face the Chinese media? Are we Chinese so chicken that we are unwilling to face the rest of the world?
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  2513.  @fcl3294  If a country has done nothing wrong, it has nothing to hide on the internet. That's why "Beijing protest banner" has been blocked on the Weibo and wechat.
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  2514. Even today, protest against the CCP is not allowed in China. The country is definitely not free.
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  2515.  @ground_news  I tried your link, but it was directed at an app. Should I download it?
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  2516.  @2012isnear-my-my-my  You need to see a Chinese specialist for your conditions since the medications are clearly not working for you.
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  2517. @dee-vee  What's wrong with Russia withdrawal and making a peace deal? You are smart, you tell me.
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  2518. @dee-vee  Not everyone like CNN and BBC, and you're entitled to your opinion, and I respect that. But please let me know what's wrong with Russian withdrawal and making a peace deal? Presidential candidate Boris Nadezhdin thinks that is a good idea.
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  2519. @dee-vee  I watched the interview. I was disappointed. Tucker did not ask a single question about Russia’s attacks on civilian areas or critical infrastructure in Ukraine, which have killed thousands. There was no mention of the war crime allegations facing the Russian leader or the forced deportation of Ukrainian children. Absent too were questions on Russia’s sweeping political crackdowns on Putin’s critics or the long jail sentences meted out to ordinary Russians staging antiwar protests. If Carlson wants to be the Tokyo Rose, that's his choice. Now we understand why he was fired from FOX. Why doesn't he move on and just work for RT?
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  2520.  @evilleader1991  Yeah, where? From RT or CGTN?
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  2521.  @dee-vee  I watched the interview. I was disappointed. Tucker did not ask a single question about Russia’s attacks on civilian areas or critical infrastructure in Ukraine, which have killed thousands. There was no mention of the war crime allegations facing the Russian leader or the forced deportation of Ukrainian children. Absent too were questions on Russia’s sweeping political crackdowns on Putin’s critics or the long jail sentences meted out to ordinary Russians staging antiwar protests. Is Carlson the next Tokyo Rose?
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  2522. @farzana6676  Taiwan is free from communist rule. In fact, survey showed that only 2% of Taiwanese want to reunite with the mainland. At the same time, only 2% of Taiwanese support independence.
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  2523. @Shenzhou. Taiwan is not an independent country. Taiwan cannot join the United Nation, but Taiwan is free from communist rule. You have a problem?
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  2524. @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong has one of the highest economic freedom in the world. However, the political freedoms have been significantly declined in the last few years. Demonstrations have been banned, people are no longer allowed to mourn and gather political events, newspapers were forced to close. In fact, government have asked the population to rat out books that have been critical to China in order to remove them. The images of Hong Kong has been severely tarnished, even though it still has economic freedoms.
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  2525. @Shenzhou.  Cyrus Janssen has correctly pointed out that only 2% of Taiwanese people favor reunification with mainland. Communist rule is out of the question for the Taiwanese.
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  2526. @Shenzhou.  Puerto Rico is not an independent country. It cannot join the United Nation. It has not been ruled by the communist. Any problem?
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  2527.  @julianwong5060  Hong Kong people have been paying for drinking water from China for a long time.
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  2528. @neriumoleander8402  Taiwan is not recognized as a country by the majority of the world's countries (including USA). However, Taiwan maintains unofficial relationships (diplomatic and economic) with majority of the world's countries. USA maintains defense treaties with Taiwan for more than 40 years already. This maintains the peace across the Taiwan Strait. We Chinese know that an invasion by Mainland towards Taiwan will be catastrophic for all involved.
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  2529. China knows what it feels like to be invaded. So why does it silently support Russia "without limits"?
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  2530. Unquestionably, doing business in China has huge benefits and huge risks. The recent crackdown on big businesses by the Communist government is one of them.
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  2531.  @jackchiu7560  Every country has its own business laws and regulations. No country is free for all.
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  2532.  @jackchiu7560  what are you talking about?
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  2533.  @jackchiu7560  As a Chinese Canadian, I think the Canadian should have declined the extradition request by the United States. There was no gain by Canada and it was clearly politically motivated by Donald Trump. However, the subsequent arrest and the secret sentencing without consulate consultation of the 2 Michaels are grave mistakes by the Chinese government. This significantly damage the reputation of the Chinese government. As a Chinese, I feel greatly shamed by the Chinese government.
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  2534.  @jackchiu7560  I didn't watch the video you attached when I reply to you. It's an interesting video.
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  2535.  @jackchiu7560  I am glad about the snap election. People should be able to judge their government. Hopefully, one day Chinese will be able to exercise this fundamental right just like many countries.
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  2536.  @jackchiu7560  Let's be honest. Should China have any evidence against the Michaels, they would have been released long ago.
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  2537.  @jackchiu7560  China will never release the transcripts. As a Chinese, I feel shameful for our government.
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  2538. China better think twice before invading Taiwan. If Ukraine can be defended, Taiwan can be defended.
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  2539.  @theheavenlyoption  you have a good idea. The CCP's actions are certainly not aiming towards peaceful reunification.
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  2540. If China cannot trust other countries, it will be hard for the other countries to trust you.
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  2541.  @bosunbill9059  Chinese state Owned MSM said COVID was from USA. CONTRARY to WHO finding. How do you feel?
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  2542. China has been sending out balloons for years. Trump chose not to inform the Americans.
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  2543. China respects state sovereignty. Is thar why they support the Russian invasion of Ukraine and refuse to condemn it?
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  2544. Each sovereign country has a right to defend itself. Including Ukraine, including Russia.
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  2545. ​ @AQuietNight  No question about it. China is facing many internal economic problems. Debts are only part of them.
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  2546. Sanctions have failed against Russia because it is not effective enough. We need to provide more support towards Ukrainians to defend their homeland. We Chinese have seen our country being invaded and devastated throughout history. Point #1 on the Chinese peace plan towards the Russia Ukraine War is to observe territorial sovereignty.
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  2547. 此地不留人，自有留人處。
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  2548. @ganboonmeng5370  According to the South China Morning Post of Hong Kong, 99% of the emigrated are not regretting leaving Hong Kong.
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  2549.  @canto_v12  On the same report, 99 percent of them do not want to return to Hong Kong. Is there a reason why?
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  2550. Eddie, With an incompetent SAR government who only knows how kiss ass at Beijing, you don't need instigating from US or UK or Taiwan or the Martians. All you need is about 15 angry men plus some internet knowledge, and it will spread easier than wild fire. Look at what is happening in the Catalan. You don't need an instigator to organize a powerful protest in 2019.
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  2551.  @magnificientseven525  it is long overdue 🙂
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  2552. The biggest beneficiaries of the Ukraine War are not US arms companies, but the Russian arms companies. They are profiting from killing Ukrainians and must be stopped.
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  2553. @jvs333  China uses AI to survey its population and curb their freedoms. Why can't US learn from China?
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  2554. @jvs333  China is using AI to monitor its population and curbing their freedoms. We all know that. "Tell that to the US".
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  2555. China has been using AI to survey its population and curbing their freedoms. Tell that to the US.
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  2556.  @Shenzhou.  That's absolutely correct.
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  2557. ​ @stevenconnell4222 That's because he's a propaganda mouthpiece for the CCP.
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  2558. One thing that China needs to learn from the rest of the world is we all need some forms of vaccine mandate. We need to get everyone (especially the elderly) vaccinated as soon as possible.
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  2559. For your information. CCP in Taiwanese has a 1% approval rating. 99% prefers not to be ruled by the CCP. Over 50% of Taiwanese prefers the status quote.
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  2560.  @zyp85  to be more precise, he wants to restore the USSR. He actually wept the night when the Berlin war came down.
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  2561. What happened to 港人治港，高度自治，河水不犯井水？
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  2562.  @Rippinkitten18  Did mainland give you YouTube or you have to bypass the firewall?
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  2563. If Ukraine can defend against Russia, then Taiwan can defend against mainland China.
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  2564.  @Shenzhou.  yes Ukraine have stopped the Russian advance. 5 weeks into the war, not a single major city has been captured. According to Russian and NATO sources over 10000 Russian soldiers had been killed. China is a great country. But you need to get the newsource from outside China internet censorship.
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  2565.  @Shenzhou.  If Russia's objective is the Eastern Ukraine Russian speaking area, why did it constantly attack other Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Mariupol, Chernobyl, Odessa that are nowhere near? Tens of thousands of civilians had been killed and millions have lost their home. Of course, Chinese MSM didn't mention about these. Chinese people have the right to know the truth.
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  2566.  @CyrusJanssen  Hi Cyrus, it is very easy for anyone to blame everything on United States. But blaming Putin's destructive path to the world on United States is a bit far fetched. Russia is a sovereign country with its government and its political systems. Similarly, you cannot blame/credit the rise of President Xi on United States.
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  2567.  @Shenzhou.  Russia has not only attacked Chernobyl, but have captured the area. And you have admitted that. It is nowhere closed to eastern Ukraine.
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  2568. Of course, China can supply weapons to Russia. China, of course, has to face the consequences of it.
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  2569. Speaking about Finland neutrality, they just applied for NATO membership upon seeing Putin's accomplishments in Ukraine. Can we blame NATO for it?
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  2570.  @Music4567able  I am not comparing China to United States. And I don't understand why you do? I am not an American and don't care if US goes down the toilet. The last few years had been been brutal to China imagewise. Doing business in China has become increasingly unprofitable and risky. I am not saying it is the government's fault. But there are many things Beijing can do to improve China and Chinese (yes, I consider myself Chinese).
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  2571.  @L98fiero How many artificial islands have China built on South China Sea? How many times PLA jets have entered Taiwan identification zone everyday? One crazy pilot (from either side) can ignite a war. The heavy propaganda campaigns from state run MSM (especially CGTN) definitely contribute to the hostility of relationships between China and United States.
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  2572.  @L98fiero  The Ukrainian war is started from Russia, not US. You should stop reading CGTN and Fox news.
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  2573.  @Music4567able  Do you know why many western businesses are leaving China and Hong Kong now? Many of them are moving to Singapore, to Japan, to Korea, where the business climates are more favorable.
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  2574.  @L98fiero  How much money Russia was spending on Belarus, on Crimea, on Syria? Please look at the fact. Why did Victor Yanukovych go to his puppet master?
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  2575.  @Shenzhou.  So you admit the government crackdown has a negative effect on the economy
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  2576.  @Music4567able  why don't you find yourself why the lock down are making westerners leaving Mainland and Hong Kong? Why don't you figure out why Hong Kong had a population drop in 2021 for the first time in decades?
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  2577.  @Music4567able  i am Chinese and I am not bashing China, but in.the last few years China has a serious image problem. Is the entirely the government's fault? No. They cannot predict the pandemic in Shanghai. But it is up to the government to reestablish the positive image of China. As an analogy, it's up to Joe Biden to reestablish the image of USA after the Trump chaos.
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  2578. The lack of democracy means the government is not accountable to the Hong Kong people.
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  2579.  @wrongchannel2780  That's why a record number of HongKongers permanently moved to the West last year.
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  2580.  @wrongchannel2780  why?
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  2581.  @Gnomezonbacon  if there's no crackdown on June4, then why did China banned all the mentions in the country, including the internet?
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  2582. If Trump gets reelected again, you know that he will restart the trade war with China, you know that he will sanction China again one way or another. Fortunately, the United States is a democracy, not a one party state. The Americans have a choice, 4 years of political chaos versus 4 years of stability. Voters, please do the right thing in November.
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  2583. Wrongful and arbitrary detention are not just Canadian. We Chinese have kept the 2 Michaels for 2.5 years. No lawyers, no open trials. Please vote for the communist party.
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  2584.  @walid7885  That's absolutely bullshit. It was CHINA who refused to disclose the details. What are you talking about?
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  2585. Consider China own $749 billion dollars of US debts (second largest owner after Japan), de dollarisation will be bad for China as well. The US and China economies are simply too intertwined to each other. Current slumping of Chinese economy will inevitably affect the United States.
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  2586. ​ @robmcnaughton6918  Economic cooperation. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is definitely putting a strain in the economy, not just for Russia, but including all the BRICS+ economies.
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  2587. If the 2 companies merge, that will improve the communications between the users in China and out of China. Currently, internet users in China have limited access to sites out of China, and users overseas have many misconceptions about mainland China. By improving communications, it will promote understanding among different people.
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  2588. The fact that so many mainland Chinese users are participating in the comment section is proof that Chinese people are smart enough to deserve free internet.
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  2589. ​@神州 Shenzhou So you think China will allow free internet?
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  2590. ​@Anonymous I have an employee who is in an emergency family trip to China. I need to contact her by whataspp. Can I?
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  2591. Now Shenzhou will understand communications.
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  2592. ​​@Anonymous Sure. Can Chinese people see the PEACEFUL demonstration in Hong Kong about June 4th on the internet? Cyrus Janssen can. But you said USA was trying to ban internet.
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  2593. ​@神州 Shenzhou We have different opinions. If China allows free internet access, then the Merging is possible and good. If China doesn't allow it, then Merging is impossible.
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  2594. ​ @Anonymous------  she doesn't have her phone with her. Isn't it simple enough?
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  2595. ​ @grouchypatch9185  Not everyone carries their local phone around. I do, but not everyone.
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  2596. ​ @grouchypatch9185  do you consider yourself Chinese?
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  2597. @神州 Shenzhou  see my original comment. If China has free internet, there's no point in splitting up the companies.
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  2598.  @Shenzhou.  I honestly don't have her email address.
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  2599. ​@Anonymous why should I make these up?
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  2600.  @Shenzhou.  I still can't contact her properly since whataspp is not working well in China.
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  2601.  @qingdaocitizen7957  As a Chinese, I feel ashamed as well.
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  2602. I don't think so. He is a deeply hated man.
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  2603. @TheEVEInspiration  you're so right. Chinese politics and law are VERY DIFFERENT from the Western counterparts. Sometimes that's good, sometimes that's not good.
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  2604. Russia is China's greatest ally, no question about this . Ukraine is also an important member of China's one belt one road initiative. If China can help mediate and resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis, this will elevate the image of China much greater than both summer and winter Beijing Olympics combined. This is a golden opportunity that China cannot miss.
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  2605. The security deals proposed by China has been rejected by the Pacific countries. Do you think they did the right things?
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  2606.  @CyrusJanssen  The problem is not the terms of the deal. The problem is the image of China. By accepting the security deal with China, the nations will piss of traditional security allies such as Japan, Australia and United States. Even large population in the Solomon islands are distrustful of the Chinese government. China needs to improve its relationships with democratic countries. China can and should do it. The present war in Ukraine is an unmissable opportunity.
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  2607. Surveys after surveys show that Huawei phones are extremely unpopular among Canadian people.
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  2608. @yokfin53  I quote Statista Consumer Insight, the most recent survey in Canada (June 2023). IPhone at 49%, Samsung at 38%, Google at 5% followed by Motorola at 3%. Blackberry and Huawei are way down at 1%. Do you know why Huawei is so unpopular in Canada?
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  2609. @yokfin53  Huawei phones are not banned in Canada. It is just not many people buy them. Same in the USA.
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  2610. @yokfin53  you haven't answered the most crucial question. If Huawei is so good (and they'renot banned), why virtually nobody in USA and Canada use them. I am Chinese (can you see me) living in Canada, yet I can't even name a friend that uses Huawei.
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  2611. @yokfin53  yes, that seems to be a valid explanation. Thanks. I have been using Samsung all my life. Heard good things about Huawei, but nobody around me is using it.
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  2612. @yokfin53  To be honest, Huawei was never close to popular in Canada. I looked up the numbers, Huawei never had market share more than 1 to 2 percent, even before 2019.
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  2613. When you watch CGTN, you will understand how dumb the Chinese politicians are.
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  2614.  @just4me476  yes. China didn't give Hong Kong democracy, China didn't give Macao democracy. Certainly China won't allow Taiwanese to elect they government. Seriously, do you think President Xi would trust democracy?
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  2615. The election is a joke
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  2616. Putin has killed or imprisoned all his major opponents already. The election is a joke. Can Sunak do what Putin did?
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  2617. Gold backed currencies will flourish during turbulent political times, especially in war situations. The Ukrainian War has pushed the world closer to global conflicts.
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  2618.  @Shenzhou. Don't forget the capitalist/communist China is the biggest product producer of the world.
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  2619.  @Shenzhou.  Don't forget China emits more greenhouse gases than any other country in the world.
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  2620. According to one country two systems, Beijing should stay out of Hong Kong affairs. It's obvious that they didn't keep their promises.
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  2621.  @alloomis1635  China is a dictatorship that tries to satisfy the needs of the people. This is not a democracy.
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  2622. This is not a fair, open, honest and competitive election. Carrie Lam knows it. She lied anyway.
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  2623. US voters will like China if China respect Hong Kong people.
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  2624.  @mikelloyd1021  I agree with you. China doesn't respect Hong Kong people. How many of them have left since the National security laws?
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  2625. China plays a greater role in global economy by sanctions against Taiwan and Australia.
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  2626. In part of China, you can change the government AND you can change the policies.
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  2627.  @CyrusJanssen  in a sense, China is economically decoupling/derisking from United States and US dollars.
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  2628. Aren't the warriors capped out already? It has to be sign and trade. Suggestions?
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  2629. That's a good question. If Taiwanese citizens (Taiwan is part of China) are giving a multiple choice question, with the same answers except adding E) Tsai Ing-Wen. Who will they choose?
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  2630. USA doesn't intervene with BRICS matters anyway.
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  2631.  @CyrusJanssen  I agree with your point. If President Xi offer the freedom of the 2 Michaels in exchange for dropping Meng's extradition, should Trudeau accept it? The relationship between China and Canada is too important.
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  2632.  @Shenzhou.  Trump didn't start a hot war, but he did tremendous damages to the reputation of the United States.
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  2633. Chinese government doesn't love the Australian government.
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  2634. @JackSmith-uy9cf if the Australian government is so bad, why not move to China?
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  2635. Just because United States unjustly invaded Iraq doesn't give Putin the okay to invade Ukraine. Putin must be arrested. It is perfectly okay to investigate George Bush.
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  2636. If China was unable to sanction Australia, then USA really can't sanction China.
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  2637. ​@banksbanks2173 Russia invaded Syria because they believe in the Multipolar world order. Period.
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  2638. Xi hates freedoms. Xi hates YouTube. He's the modern equivalent of Bismarck.
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  2639.  @CyrusJanssen  that will be wonderful. Thanks for your contributions to the Chinese community. 👍
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  2640.  @MRT-co1sd  That's part 1 of section A of the problem. It's just the beginning. Do you think Beijing will allow Evergrade to bankrupt completely?
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  2641. Putin had made a crazy decision to invade Ukraine. We should thank him for uniting Europe with USA
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  2642. Chinese fighter jets fly to Taiwan for BAD reasons. Mainland China should improve the relationship with Taiwan instead of harassing them. Taiwan is part of China, not part of United States.
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  2643.  @CN_SFY_General  Sadly, it is true. Cyrus should make a video about it.
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  2644. @雪花冰玉-xuehuabingyu  Taiwanese people know full well that if Taiwan reunite with mainland China, it will be like Hong Kong. Knowing what Hong Kong has become in the last 25 years, THIS IS WHY TAIWANESE PEOPLE ARE VIEMENTLY OPPOSED TO REUNIFICATION. They have a front roll seat seeing Hong Kong's freedoms and democracy being destroyed by Beijing.
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  2645. The neutral Finland and Sweden, upon seeing Russian invasion, have just applied for NATO membership.
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  2646. Not only Russia has a base in Cuba, but Russian and Chinese warplanes frequently fly close to America. Do yoi have a problem​@DBathoryXX
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  2647. ​​ @DBathoryXX Russian warships have visited Cuba. Of course they can have military base. Russian and Chinese warplanes frequently fly closed to America. You have a problem?
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  2648.  @Shenzhou.  meng was accused of violating us law with her company in US and there's an extradition.
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  2649.  @leewn2319  There's zero evidence that the Michaels committed any crime
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  2650. The communist party will help you. Don't worry.
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  2651. As an African American, do you know how African Chinese are being treated. You don't want to know. That's racism to the extreme.
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  2652.  @wrongchannel2780  I support China. If you hate the USA so much, then please leave and move to China.
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  2653.  @stephenhill8790  name them
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  2654.  @wxhqyfpy  Russia has already done it once. Didn't work out. Do you know why?
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  2655.  @wxhqyfpy  Russia helped Ukraine to change government in 2010. Didn't work out for Russia. Why?
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  2656.  @Harold_LNG  if America has a long term plan to destroy Russia, why did Russia go along the plan by invading Chechnya, Syria, Crimea and Ukraine?
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  2657. China has no intention on keeping their promises on Hong Kong.
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  2658.  @jonathanhe7676  good point Jonathan
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  2659. Arbitrary detention and secret trials in China and Hong Kong.
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  2660. Are the American techs welcomed in China?
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  2661. You're absolutely right ✅️.
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  2662. Everyone knows that
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  2663. A change of government isn't bad. Let's have a change in the Chinese government.
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  2664. I hope President Xi is smarter than Putin and will not make the same mistake by starting a war with Taiwan.
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  2665. Undoubtedly, the perception of the Australians towards the Chinese government is very poor. The trade sanctions of Australian goods imports by Beijing didn't help either. It is time for President Xi to visit Australia to restore the relationship.
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  2666. If you watch the Chinese state run news media propaganda, you will understand why the Chinese government is so hated by the western people.
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  2667.  @danharold3087  according to polls, 1% of Taiwanese population would like to be ruled by CCP. 99% don't
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  2668. Do you know why the Chinese government banned YouTube and why you're using it?
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  2669.  @smith2354  When China bullied the neighbours (the Philippines, India, Australia), this will increase the anti Chinese sentiment.
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  2670.  @Shenzhou. Beijing can help Hong Kong people decolonize from British much better. You and I both love Beijing. What would you suggest Beijing should do?
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  2671.  @tofuyam7361  that's why the whole world looks down on all of us Chinese.
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  2672.  @Shenzhou.  great. No wonder we see lots of Americans move to North Korea thanks to the wonderful government.
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  2673.  @abbotsful Shenzhou is probably the only person in the world that believes in North Korea numbers.
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  2674. Let's look at it this way, and STOP issuing blames. China makes the most pollutants in the world. Any policy by China will have the greatest effect on climate changes. In other words, China owns the key.
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  2675. CHINA has a military budget of 225 billion (US dollars) in 2023, a 7.2 percent increase from the year before. Maybe inflation is to blame.
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  2676. Trump lost his trade war against the world. Not specifically against China.
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  2677. Social media is too powerful and too dangerous. That's why in China, it is tightly censored and controlled by the government. USA is just following China's example.
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  2678. @Wind Glorcn  I agree with you. Glad that China stopped the trade sanctions with Australia.
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  2679. @神州 Shenzhou  That's true for many US presidents.
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  2680. @神州 Shenzhou  Why do you think Xi Junping is unpopular among Americans and Taiwanese people?
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  2681. @georgewong1837  I have never seen Chinese people bow to Westerners in my life. I live in Canada, there is a large percentage of Chinese population living in here. In particular, lots of people from Hong Kong moved out of the city following the National security laws.
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  2682. @herm on  You should try Eastern state run MSM like CGTN to know how disgusting media can do. This is why Chinese government has such a bad reputation in the west.
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  2683. Chinese people, especially the younger generation, are worried about the Chinese economy, not the UK one.
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  2684. @onosnow6500  neither UK nor Chinese economy is going to collapse. However, the Chinese economy is facing a lot of difficulties. The Chinese youth unemployment rate is alarmingly high (to the point the government stopped reporting it), much higher than the corresponding rate of UK. The stock markets of Shanghai and Hong Kong lost more than 10 percent last year. How did the London Financial Times index do last year?
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  2685. @onosnow6500  China tried decoupling with Australia back in 2020, cutting off coal and iron ore imports. It backfired completely, resulting in multiple power shortages in China. I honestly don't think UK politicians will make these stupid mistakes.
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  2686. @onosnow6500 I don't quite understand. If UK politicians are subservient to the USA, then why are the Palestinian policies of the UK and USA so different (especially in times of conflicts like right now). Please show me evidence of subservience. I really don't get that. Have you ever been to China and see how the politicians there behave? China's decoupling did a lot of damage to the population, but no politicians were punished.
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  2687. ​ @joelturley4847 Hamas are recognized as terrorists.
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  2688.  @CyrusJanssen  The transplant looks wonderful
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  2689.  @seekthetruth1478  good point. We can get the energy from elsewhere.
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  2690. ​ @daomingjin The coming China economic crisis is going to be difficult for the whole world, including BRICS.
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  2691. @SamAlexInCAN  Money is not the only reason. How much money had Russia already blown on the Ukraine War? If Russia truly cares for money, don't start the damned war.
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  2692. When the Russian army was facing severe men shortage (150,000 soldiers have died), they used prisoners and mercenaries from other countries (eg, Napal) to fill the gaps. Ukraine can do the same thing.
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  2693. @davidcampbell3642  The number was based on the published information from the Ministries of Defense from the United Kingdom and France, published on May 4th, 2024. The numbers are not surprising. Russia is resorted to using inmates as well as mercenaries from other countries (such as Nepal) to cover the losses.
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  2694. @rap3208  China liberalized? What are you talking about? They don't allow opposition party. Political dissidents are put in jail. You can't compare the political systems of the two areas.
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  2695.  @rap3208  China liberalized? They don't allow opposition parties and don't hold free elections. What are you talking about?
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  2696. Agree with you. The integration hasn't been done well. Beijing should bear some responsibilities.
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  2697.  @j.dalencon if Cyrus can emigrate there (from USA), then any American can settle there. No Trump, no twitter, no Facebook, no Whataspp. Enjoy.
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  2698.  @hclau362  Don't you love China and Chinese? I do.
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  2699.  @applebee3735  I am not saying EVERYONE move away, it won't happen anyway. Only some of us should do it.
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  2700. Mister Hill Are you talking about Russia?
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  2701. Freedom is able to express your views in press and in speech without fear of persecution. Freedom is also be able to walk down the street without fear of being gunned down. China and United States have so much to learn from another. No country in the world is perfect.
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  2702.  @wrongchannel2780  Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and Daniel Hale will be immediately executed if their commit these offenses against China.
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  2703. How come you have YouTube in China? Isn't it banned?
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  2704. If the goal of Putin was simply preventing Ukraine from joining NATO as Scott Ritter said, then the war would have been over a long time ago (in fact, Putin didn't even have to start the invasion to begin with). Putin wanted Ukraine to be wiped out, and now he is stuck militarily in a no-win scenario (similar to Japanese forces stuck in China in the early 1940s). He should have immediately withdraw his troops and begin peace talks with Ukraine. Just like the biggest enemy of the USA is USA itself, not China. The biggest enemy of Russia is Russia (Putin), not the USA.
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  2705.  @Shenzhou.  credit is where credit is due. But as Cyrus pointed out, the CCP plan is only possible due to full trusting of the people towards the government. In addition, you need complete political willpower. No other country in the world can implement this plan except North Korea. So if we give credit to the CCP, we have to give credit to the Workers Party of Korea as well for their pandemic success.
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  2706.  @Shenzhou.  The North Korean were willing to put out of the Olympics in order to protect their citizens. So we should give the government credits.
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  2707.  @Shenzhou.  Absolutely. And don't forget the Government of New Zealand has well. Proven the fact that democracy amd freedoms can coexist with pandemic fighting.
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  2708.  @Shenzhou.  Taiwan also has a relatively successful pandemic response. Kudos to the Democratic Progressive Party too. Again, they balance fighting the pandemic with democracy and freedoms.
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  2709.  @Shenzhou.  that's why we are giving credit to New Zealand. Shouldn't we?
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  2710.  @Shenzhou. It is also a liability issue as well. Should any Taiwanese people got sick or die after vaccinations, will China be responsible?
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  2711.  @Shenzhou.  That's true for Hong Kong as well. The demand for Chinese vaccine is much lower than the Western ones. I love Hong Kong and I'm not saying the people are unpatriotic.
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  2712.  @Shenzhou.  that's obviously fake news. You know that. Even the Hong Kong government acknowledged the difference in popularity of the vaccines.
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  2713.  @Shenzhou.  another SCMP article that acknowledged the demand for the Sinovac is much lower.
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  2714. ​ @tkh2944 Sure. Of course. Before Xi took over, Hong Kong was known as Hong Kong, although everyone knows that Hong Kong is part of China. Now, he renamed it Hong Kong, China.
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  2715.  @raygan777able  Don't forget Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Lithuania, Singapore, all the countries of European Union. How come so many assholes love China?
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  2716.  @Shenzhou.  yes, and Mao Zedong truly cared for Chinese lives, he should have surrendered when Japan attacked China. United States should have delivered humanitarian aids to China instead of helping them to fight the Japanese.
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  2717.  @okismokipoki  "The worse things go for Putin in Ukraine, the more China will back him." TRUE or FALSE?
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  2718.  @elsiehui  so why don't Russia stop the war?
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  2719.  @markjapan4062 not supporting the war will cost u up to 15 years in jail in Russia. So you know how valid the 70 percent is. Classic disinformation.
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  2720.  @okismokipoki  good answer. 👍
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  2721.  @okismokipoki  It is unbelievable that while the Russian forces were embarrassing themselves, someone in here call for Zelenskyy to surrender. There are lots of state sponsored propaganda and disinformation here. As a Chinese, it is extremely shameful
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  2722.  @drumpfdon760  Arguably you can say China is a superpower.
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  2723.  @drumpfdon760  China and America are both superpower, but they use their power differently. There's no question United States had abused her powers. If China uses her power to protect the freedoms and democracy for Hong Kong (as stated by the Basic Law), China will definitely earn a lot more respect. And we can look forward to reunification with Taiwan. I love China.
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  2724.  Hearts N Eyes OpenWide Eyes OpenWide  Don't forget the Chinese War against their own people on June 4th, 1989.
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  2725.  @hyc1266  how much Chinese tax do I have to pay? How much Chinese people am I employing?
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  2726.  @Shenzhou.  Do you think NATO has supported Zelenskyy?
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  2727.  @c300fishing2  If China really wants the conflict to end, the war will stop. Everyone knows.
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  2728. You mean the Michaels being hostages?
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  2729.  @MJMilano7  What about the Russians living in Europe. Who do they blame for their own failures? Zelenskyy?
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  2730. Cyrus is doing a great job 👏 👍
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  2731.  @mitchlew12345  we all know that China is one of the most censored countries in the world.
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  2732. Unipolar world is gone. This is why Ukraine can resist Russian for such a long time by leaning with the West. No more puppet state of Russia.
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  2733.  @kckoay6211  well said. United States faces lots of problems.
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  2734. President Xi has a great point. Many Chinese people and Chinese politicians don't understand the world.
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  2735.  @mliu662  of course. So any policy changes in China will have the greatest effect in the world economy and world environment. This is simple math.
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  2736. The peace deal was an absolute coup for China. It greatly improved China's position on the international stage. China's next step is to broker the peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
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  2737. I watched Schindler list 3 times.
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  2738. Can President Xi come to Hong Kong and ask why the population voted for the democrats?
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  2739.  @Shenzhou.  the Rubles had been artificially inflated for multiple reasons: 1) The central bank has increased the interest rate from 9% to 20%. 2) Russia has restricted local firm's access to foreign currency. 3) Barred citizens from withdrawing excessive foreign currency. 4) stopped banks from selling hard currency in cash. 5) Foreign investors have been banned from exiting securities, restricting the scramble to dump Roubles. 6) Putin has demanded Russian gas export to be paid in Roubles. These are effective ways to prop up the currency.
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  2740.  @Shenzhou.  Long term wise, ostracism from the west will mean fewer buyers for Russia's export. Also, should oil prices fall (due to increase production from other countries), the rouble will fall too. In addition, with its gold and foreign reserves ($640 billions) frozen, Russia has less scope to defend the Rouble.
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  2741.  @Shenzhou.  If China can withstand banning Australian coal import for non-commercial reasons, then the west can withstand Russian sanctions for non-commercial reasons. Sometimes, a country have to make a political stand. I am not implying that China is shooting itself in the foot, am I?
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  2742.  @Shenzhou.  Lithuania just announced today that it has stopped importing Russia gas, the first one in the European union. They shifted their import from an offshore LNG terminal, despite the fact that Russia borders Lithuania. Lithuania also urges other EU countries to do so. Just like China, Lithuania is making a political stand. "Just because China can do it, EU can do it."
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  2743. If China is willing to pay a higher price for coal, why can't we pay a higher price for wheat?
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  2744.  @Shenzhou.  China had the same choice, bought cheap and high quality Australian coal or found an alternative. The government chose the alternatives. European governments need to be accountable to the people too. European voters don't want to pay Roubles to support the Russian war machines. They have seen millions of Ukrainians forced to leave their homes. Their choice is clear to me.
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  2745.  @Shenzhou.  I am not implying Germany will definitely switch to LNG. Each country's energy situation is different. But no questions the European countries are under political pressure to decouple the Russian gas supply. Lithuania is the first to go.
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  2746.  @Shenzhou.  I will be shock if Turkey stops buying gas from Russia.
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  2747.  @Shenzhou.  The answer is yes.
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  2748. For both Europeans, and Chinese.
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  2749. I am not going to speak for the Europeans. But Canadians are willing to pay a higher price for wheat. Personally, I would. We know what the Russian army has done. Ask Cyrus, he's Canadian too.
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  2750.  @Shenzhou.  You're Chinese. Please ask yourself. Are you willing to pay more for coal and accept the supply problem?
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  2751.  @Shenzhou.  The truckers were not protesting the inflation and gas prices.
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  2752.  @Shenzhou.  Do you accept your country paying higher prices for coal?
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  2753.  @Shenzhou.  India are more reliant on Russia oil than other countries. As I said, even within EU, I'll be surprised if Turkey stops Russia gas/oil.
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  2754.  @Shenzhou.  India, like China, had been historically closer to Russia. Russia is also the major weapon supplier to India. India and China also abstained from voting in the UN assembly against China. The motion was carried by a resounding 141 to 5 to condemn the war against Ukraine.
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  2755.  @Shenzhou.  The banning of Australian coal remains while the has already long dissipated. Please ask yourself, as a Chinese, are you willing to pay higher prices for coal?
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  2756.  @Shenzhou.  The truckers were protesting COVID 19 vaccine mandate. Again, mainstream Chinese MSM didn't report the whole story.
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  2757.  @Shenzhou. Please get the fact straight. The banning of the Australian coal has remained as of today (2022) when the resentment had dissipated (according to you). Do you support paying higher price for coal?
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  2758.  @CyrusJanssen  Absolutely. Both Huawei and Australian coal producers adapted and get better in the new world order. 👍
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  2759.  @Shenzhou.  Now that the resentment is over. Do you support your country paying higher price for coal?
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  2760.  @Shenzhou.  Canada's conviction rate is not even close to 97%. Don't believe in fake news about China.
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  2761. Racism exists in United States. But when you're in China and you're a visible minority, you will know the meaning of racism.
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  2762.  @toniwhy8415  The North Korean government and people are united as one. How is it working out?
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  2763.  @Shenzhou.  Hate crimes in Vancouver are freely reported. Hate crimes in China (and many countries) are not reported. Do you know how many Chinese are living in Vancouver willingly, instead of in China?
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  2764. That's why you should come to Vancouver and visit. That's why I have visited China.
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  2765.  @toniwhy8415  My family had worked for the China/Hong Kong government for generations. I think I am more qualified to talk about government than you do. Chinese people have no choice but to support the CCP. Just like North Korean have no choice but to support the Workers party. That's why you can love the country without loving the party.
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  2766.  @Shenzhou.  half a million in Vancouver is a lot. How many Chinese lives in Pyongyang? It is communist and there's no hate crime reported.
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  2767.  @toniwhy8415  Nazi party has more than 90 percent support of German people. You can love German country, do you like Nazi party?
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  2768.  @hyc1266  My family works for China Hong Kong government and you're in here sitting and typing keyboard.
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  2769. It was Australia's fault. They should have supplied more coal to China.
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  2770.  @stopwarstop7334  good point
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  2771. @Lucia-sy7le  Why do you Americans move to China, if you are so sick with the US government? I would. (I am not American)
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  2772. @richardkong4387  Yes. So are the North Koreans.
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  2773.  @richardkong4387  Yes. So are the North Koreans. Do they have a choice?
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  2774.  @rufanuf1  May I suggest they are not sick of China, but they're sick of the Chinese government. Often, the Chinese government does not handle relationships with their neighbors very well.
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  2775. @e-magineerAllThings2003  I disagree with you. Americans have a choice. Voting for the Putin Party in United States in November will result in disaster for US. We know how much Trump hates China. As a Chinese, Biden is a much better choice.
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  2776. @2KSnSLifestyle  Voting for GOP will cause China and USA to go to World War 3. Voting for Democrat will improve the relationship between China and USA. I love China and certainly don't want a war. But I am not American, so I don't have a say.
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  2777. @2KSnSLifestyle  I am not going to vote for Trump, who will start a war with China. Fortunately, the United States is not a one party state.
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  2778. @leesiewoo5116  Chinese had no choice but to stick with Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist Party. Tens of millions of Chinese died because of Mao. Should we Chinese be complaining?
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  2779.  @leesiewoo5116  Hong Kong people had no choice but to go with Carrie Lam as Chief Executive, who brought disaster to Hong Kong in 2019. Should Hong Kong people be given choice just like the US people?
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  2780. Why did CGTN spead false news without evidence?
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  2781. Is that why the PLA keep flying fighter jets to Taiwanese water to provoke war everyday?
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  2782. You don't need talent to kill protesters in Tiananmen.
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  2783. Liberalism is not the same as democracy. China is destroying both Liberalism and democracy in Hong Kong. Everywhere in the world can see it.
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  2784. Ukraine 🇺🇦 has a right to defend itself.
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  2785. @Roman-Sarmat You must be surprised that the Ukrainians were not welcoming the Russian army with flowers.
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  2786. @Roman-Sarmat you didn't get my point. Ukrainians didn't welcome the Russian army with open arms. Why? Quit talking about Boris Johnson.
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  2787. @Roman-Sarmat how do you know that? RT? Please don't fabricate news.
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  2788. @Roman-Sarmat you're evading the question again. Why didn't Ukrainians welcome the Russians? Why did Ukrainians defend their homes like hell?
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  2789.  @rider2731  CGTN never reported Hong Kong peaceful demonstration or election wins by the democrats. Nor do they report police brutality even for court convicted cases.
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  2790.  @rider2731  They never reported the annual mourning of June 4th, or the anti government PEACEFUL demonstration on July 1st. They labeled the occupied Central movement in Hong Kong as criminals, yet it was peaceful as Cyrus has attended. Is Heinrich Himmler still running the fake news network?
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  2791. China MUST CONDEMN the Hamas attack of Isreal. China always says territory integrity is so important and never fails to emphasize that Taiwan is part of China.
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  2792. Ukraine had chosen to be close to Russia before but that Russian puppet Viktor Yanukovych had screwed it up and been removed accordingly. Ukraine had learned a hard lesson.
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  2793.  C H HON  Contrary to what you said, Taiwan has a healthy GDP growth in the last 5 years despite oppressive economic and political pressures from China. I am not from Taiwan so I am not going to judge whether Taiwanese demands (democracy, freedoms, NO INDEPENDENCE) are fair or not, but clearly that's what they want.
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  2794.  C H HON  You said Beijing doesn't want to change Taiwan, if China wants to continue the status quo (ie no INDEPENDENCE), they should keep the freedoms, keep the democracy, keep the NO INDEPENDENCE. Show the olive branches to the Taiwanese. Military and political intimidations will only alienate Taiwan from China, and increase the call for independence which will be disastrous. I strongly believe that Taiwan is a part of China.
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  2795.  C H HON  you said China is trying to calm down mainlanders.......peaceful unification is preferred. If you count how many military jet provocation in the last few months, if you count how many times China has stress about military intervention, then you know that China is clearly moving towards war.
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  2796.  C H HON I assume you are in favor of peaceful unification. To be honest, Beijing is in full control here. Most Taiwanese are fearful of the CCP, they don't hate the CCP.
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  2797.  C H HON  Beijing needs to show that it tolerate Taiwan's democracy and freedoms. One simple announcement "The people's republic of China recognizes that Taiwanese people are entitled to their existing democracy and freedoms, and Taiwan is part of China." That's more effective that one thousand military jet fly by or a hundred military exercise. Remember China's goal is NO INDEPENDENCE.
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  2798.  C H HON  If China can tolerate democracy and freedoms, than it can show Taiwan (and the world) that it can acknowledge democracy and freedoms in Taiwan. Not to mention fighting off United States interventions. You live in Hong Kong, you can tell me how the crackdowns are doing so far.
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  2799.  C H HON  I am going to ask you an honest question. How do China handle the democracy and freedoms of Hong Kong so far? (With reference to Apple Daily, the stand news, democratic parties and LEGCO elections, June 4 memorials......)
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  2800.  C H HON  the Taiwanese are watching how one country, two systems is working in Hong Kong. (Again, Taiwanese want democracy and freedoms.)
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  2801.  @hyc1266  Democracy won't work. Absolutely. See how much North Korea is thriving. Americans are flocking to there.
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  2802. Still don't understand why Chinese people have a favorable opinion on Trump.
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  2803. Taiwan, by many standards, is the most democratic region (if you don't want to call it a country) in Asia. Many surveys show that many countries have positive impressions towards the people
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  2804. Thank you Cyrus. Great video. American bipartisan politics are dividing the country and ruining its reputation. The Republicans are more interested in harming the democrats than helping the Americans. On the other hand, as China grows more powerful, its reputation is taking a beating throughout the world in the last few years. Wolf warrior diplomacy is certainly doing more harm than good to China. When the 2 greatest economies in the world cooperate, the whole world benefits.
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  2805.  @baiwunan Cyrus promotes free trades. Shouldn't free trade work for China?
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  2806. @norbertdosa2016  This is what happens to Taiwan. Taiwanese people chose democracy. Taiwanese people are by definition Chinese.
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  2807. Winter is coming in China.
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  2808.  @wiyang-123  i meant the phrase "winter is coming". Chinese is facing an upcoming crisis due to housing bubble collapse and energy shortage.
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  2809.  @joshz9201  The bill should be altogether scrapped LONG AGO. Before the situation went out of control.
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  2810. It is not popular today ti be a friend of communist China.
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  2811.  @dkrawk8309  Russia invaded the Ukraine. China never stopped proclaiming the friendship with Russia. Haven't we Chinese been invaded before (Japan, 1937 to 1945)?
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  2812. @dkrawk8309  if you don't know anything about Chinese history or world War 2, please stop watching the CGTN. Japanese invasion of China cost tens of millions of lives and you never heard about it?
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  2813.  @Shenzhou.  Even the Chinese Communist Party acknowledged that Mao committed a lot of mistakes after the founding of the People's Republic of China. All Chinese people know. Even Cyrus acknowledged that (several times) on the videos.
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  2814. @Shenzhou.  During 1958–1960 China continued to be a substantial net exporter of grain, despite the widespread famine which was being experienced in the countryside, as Mao sought to maintain face and convince the outside world of the success of his plans. Foreign aid was refused. When the Japanese foreign minister told his Chinese counterpart Chen Yi about an offer of 100,000 tonnes of wheat which was going to be shipped away from public view, he was rebuffed. Mao clearly knew the status of the starvation. Yet he refused foreign aid, which led to more deaths.
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  2815.  @Shenzhou.  Economist Steven Rosefielde argues that Yang's account "shows that Mao's slaughter was caused in considerable part by terror-starvation; that is, voluntary manslaughter (and perhaps murder) rather than innocuous famine." Yang claims that local party officials were indifferent to the large number of people dying around them, as their primary concern was the delivery of grain, which Mao wanted to use to pay back debts to the USSR totaling 1.973 billion yuan. In Xinyang, people died of starvation at the doors of grain warehouses. Mao refused to open the state granaries as he dismissed reports of food shortages and accused the "rightists" and the kulaks of conspiring to hide grain.
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  2816. @Shenzhou.  The weather during 1958 to 1960 was not a major factor for the famine. From his research into records and talks with experts at the meteorological bureau, Yang concludes that the weather during the Great Leap Forward was not unusual compared to other periods and was not a factor. Yang also believes that the Sino-Soviet split was not a factor because it did not happen until 1960, when the famine was well under way.
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  2817. @Shenzhou.  The famine was widespread countrywide. The flood was only affected that region. The famine was so severe that many people in the Guangdong area had to escape to Hong Kong.
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  2818. It is estimated that between 30 and 45 million Chinese citizens died due to famine, execution, and forced labor, along with massive economic and environmental destruction. To say the leader of the most populated country in the world is totally in the dark and blameless with a catastrophe of this magnitude is completely illogical, and contrary to virtually all the Chinese and western scholars who have studied the Great Leap Forward.
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  2819. @Shenzhou.  why did Mao took 3 years to act for importing grains? The Chinese Communist Party stating that the main cause of the famine is policy mistakes, with the weather only a contributing factor. Do you disagree with them?
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  2820. @Shenzhou.  The local officials were committing dangerous if not treasonous activities. Why weren't ALL of them punished? They directly or indirectly lead to tens of millions of Chinese deaths. Why did the Chinese Communist Party said Mao was responsible for the Great Leap Forward? Was the party lying?
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  2821. Quoting Cyrus, " the World needs USA and China to work together." With the current Ukraine crisis, China (being the biggest ally of Russia) has an important role working with the West to diffuse the situation.
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  2822. If Russia tried and cannot cancel Ukraine. If China tried and cannot cancel Taiwan. Then there's no way America can cancel China. There are many ways America can learn from China. There are many ways China can learn from America.
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  2823.  @therealdeal2163  No country should copy and paste the United States political system since it is not perfect. But still, there are things that China can learn from the United States.
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  2824.  @trendqiang3921  In that case, don't be too close to the communist party. Nobody forces you to sleep with them.
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  2825. According to the polls, 71% of the Russians supported Vladimir Putin back in February 2022 (just before the war). Does that mean Russia is democratic? Opposition parties are suppressed in both Russia and China.
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  2826. What about Russia?​ @doreldaianu4627 
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  2827. We Chinese are subject to government censorship all the time. We still support our government. You have a problem?
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  2828. China knows how being invaded by another country, how civilians being bombed are looked like. That's why China didn't condemn Russia for the atrocities.
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  2829.  @Shenzhou.  nor are the Michaels.
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  2830. @Sheriff Lobo Let's be honest. There was zero evidence.
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  2831.  @Shenzhou.  Canada can then charge Meng with espionage like China charged the Michaels. No diplomatic representative, no open trial, no evidence, quick conviction 11 years. Seems like Nobody in here will have a problem with that.
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  2832. HI Alex, my parents are just like you immigrants from China (Hong Kong). In fact, my father served a senior position for the government. We all love the country. Very sad to see so many changes and so many people leaving Hong Kong in the last year.
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  2833.  @Shenzhou.  Cyrus repeatedly mentioned the CCP government listening to the Chinese people. I really hate to say this, but the Hong Kong government doesn't listen to the Hong Kong people. Just watching how the Hong Kong government dealt with the no. 1 social problem (housing) says it all.
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  2834.  @Shenzhou.  Thanks for sharing the SCMP article. I will stand by what I said. If Hong Kong government can go after the property tycoons with the same ruthlessness they go after the opposition parties and demonstrators, then THE LAND PROBLEMS CALL BE SOLVED. China can and should back the Hong Kong government to crush the tycoons the same way to crush the democrats. There won't be large scale demonstration to support the tycoons. There won't be mass exodus. Don't expect any sanctions from foreign countries.
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  2835.  @Shenzhou.  whether you like it or not, mainland has already deeply interfere with Hong Kong's affairs.
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  2836.  @Shenzhou.  The top tax bracket of Hong Kong is 17 percent, that's ridiculous low and contributed to the huge income inequalities. Make it 19 percent. It is a start. You won't see anyone protesting on the streets.
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  2837.  @Shenzhou.  First of all. Hong Kong right now doesn't have a separate government from mainland. Beijing repeatedly said they have administrative rights (全面管治權)，whether you like it or not. This is a fact.
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  2838.  @Shenzhou.  Before 1997, Hong Kong people trust the colonial government's authority, that's why they didn't ask for democracy or independence, unlike many British colony. It is sad, but CCP never gain the trust of the Hong Kong people. That's why they demand democracy and was swiftly punished. Please don't say Hong Kong has democracy now, you know it's not true.
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  2839.  @alexhe926  I am very proud of you as a Chinese Ontarian. Happy birthday. Be proud of China and Canada.
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  2840.  @Shenzhou. the 1200 votes, many of them are indirectly controlled by China. You know that.
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  2841.  @Shenzhou.  remember. Beijing said 全面管治。They said this for a reason.
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  2842.  @Shenzhou.  Beijing doesn't cast any vote, but most of the vote casters have political and business connections to China. This is not full democracy.
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  2843.  @Shenzhou.  many hk youth are aware of the century of humiliation. Many Chinese youth are not aware of the great leap forward, cultural revolution, June 4th. Should Chinese know their history?
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  2844.  @Shenzhou.  I logged on to Baidu and looked for June 4th.
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  2845.  @Shenzhou.  There are many way China can improve the image in Hong Kong and overseas.
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  2846.  @alexhe926  You are right. Hong Kong government is a puppet of Beijing. It is a pretty open fact and nobody is trying to hide it. My Dad used to work for the Hong Kong government.
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  2847.  @Shenzhou.  China can improve the image overseas by repealing June 4th gradually, as well as democratic reform gradually. If June 4th is a myth, CCP would have no problem explaining what happened, instead of hiding and censoring it. CCP has done a lot for China, with a high approval rating among mainland Chinese, I'm sure they can hold on to power for a long time, just like Singapore.
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  2848.  @Shenzhou.  The freedom that Hong Kong people enjoy after the National security law has greatly reduced. Banning opposition leaders, closing newspapers, forbidding protest, this is not 2017 anymore.
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  2849.  @Shenzhou.  Even a 14 year Chinese kid living in Ontario knows that Hong Kong government is a puppet.
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  2850.  @Shenzhou.  Since there was no bloodshed in Tiananmen Square, there's nothing for the Chinese government to hide. It's time to uncensored it. Imagine what will happen if the Japanese government censor the Nanjing massacre on the internet?
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  2851.  @Shenzhou.  I am sure that Hong Kong government is a puppet of China. Alex also said he feels that way. All activities that are against the Beijing government's interests have been banned by the Hong Kong government, no more June 4th Virgil. No more anti Beijing peaceful rally. No more political associations that are critical against China 支聯會。Isn't it enough?
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  2852.  @Shenzhou.  Japanese government doesn't FORBID the people from learning the truth. Chinese government FORBID the people from learning the truth. The truth is, according to you, no bloodshed. So why the government is doing it?
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  2853. 20 years of 1 party stable government results in what in Russia?
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  2854. ​ @HiggsBoson2149 China is holding almost 1 trillion US bonds as well. Should China lick USA's feet?
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  2855. Putin's conditions are simple. The government of Kiev has to go. Putin has already mentioned many times already.
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  2856.  @GooseGander  US under Biden just donated hundreds of millions of COVID vaccine.
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  2857. Happy Chinese New Year to Cyrus and everyone who celebrate. 😄
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  2858.  @yinhoukhor7109  China needs to prove to the West that the western media is wrong about China. This is a golden and unmissable opportunity. China can do it.
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  2859.  @yinhoukhor7109  I see your point and don't disagree with it. China is a political giant and an economic superpower (nobody will doubt it). It does have an image problem that can be corrected. Let China use its assets to overcome its problems. Again, this is not "prove" to the West. This is prove to China itself that it deserves its place in the world stage.
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  2860.  @Shenzhou.  Thanks for your opinion. This is the perfect opportunity for China to be a global, peaceful, democratic power. To improve its image in the international stage. I support China, China can do it.
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  2861.  @Shenzhou.  The Olympics can POSSIBLY COOL down the conflict during that period. But only for that period. China can and should do a lot more than that.
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  2862.  @Shenzhou.  From a pure national point of view, China has NO legal responsibility to prove to any country. But as I stated before, this is a golden and unmissable opportunity to improve China's reputation and image. That China is receptive of democracy and freedoms. That other democratic countries can boost healthy relationships with.
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  2863.  @Shenzhou.  you said the United States may sabotage the Beijing Olympics games by buying off other countries athletes to cause trouble. Do you have any sources for this?
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  2864.  @Shenzhou. Let's look at China this way. China is a economic superpower. China is a military superpower. But the reputation of the government has been questioned (correctly or incorrectly) by the western countries. The Russia/Ukraine crisis presents China a chance to rehab the image. Again, this is not Colonialism, China has no legal obligation to do anything. But if China wants to be politically a superpower, this is the opportunity that it should not missed.
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  2865.  @wrongchannel2780 So you means China should continue to oppress their citizens and deny their basic rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of press?
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  2866.  @wrongchannel2780  so you think Liao Xiaopo is wrong?
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  2867.  @wrongchannel2780  ALL oppressed? Where did I say that?
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  2868.  @wrongchannel2780  Chinese people, just like the government, have no obligation to answer your questions.
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  2869.  @wrongchannel2780  I am Chinese. There's no doubt that China cheat and stole from many countries. Lol, this is not exactly a state secret.
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  2870.  @Shenzhou.  May I ask you to check on your mental state, that you said Chaieman Mao is perfect and no fault, while the CCP and the mainlanders know that he's responsible for great leap forward and the cultural revolution. Weather is not the excuse.
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  2871.  @Shenzhou.  Because many mainland Chinese have strong positive and negative opinions about Mao, and obviously you denied that. CCP said poor political decisions led to Cultural revolution and great leap forward
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  2872. And you're constantly in denial of even the Chinese government
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  2873.  @Shenzhou.  Chinese government said Mao committed serious errors. What's your opinion?
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  2874.  @Shenzhou.  So CCP did mentioned that Mao made mistakes, but you didn't acknowledge that fact. You did write pages of Mao's achievements on the comments.
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  2875.  @Shenzhou.  This is why western peoples have so much biases on China and Chinese. Of course Mao is a great leader and his achievements are plenty. But if Chinese people twist the news and don't report objectively, nobody is going to trust us (Chinese). North Korean media said that Kim Jong IL hit 38 under par on a golf course, how does this reflect on the country's credibility?
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  2876.  @Shenzhou. Glad that Ukraine didn't surrender to the Russia. Glad that China didn't surrender to the Japanese. Whoever suggested Ukraine should have surrendered was a definite traitor.
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  2877. @stoptehsteel3476  Great point. Authoritarian dictatorship doesn't equate economic prosperity. Look at how well North Korea is doing. Shenzhou's arguments were very strange.
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  2878. ​@Shenzhou. Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea continue to be economically prosperous as they adapt EASTERN style of democracy, not western. People are eligible to vote for more than one party. Hong Kong is not an independent country and China has a final say in their voting system. The last 3 years (2020 to 2022) Hong Kong people were leaving in record numbers.
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  2879. @Shenzhou.  North Korea has repeated famines that's not related to US sanctions. US didn't impose sanction on the Soviet Union and the country's economy was way better than North Korea. In fact, in the 1950s and 1960s, even with US sanctions, North Korea economy was the strongest in the area.
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  2880. @Shenzhou. On the last Singapore parliamentary election (in 2020), 38% of the population voted for the opposition parties. The opposition parties won 10 seats out of 93 of the Parliament. Please don't say the Chinese system and the Singapore system are similar. You know they aren't.
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  2881.  @thomaschan8205  the word Jia Yiu has just been banned in Hong Kong (a part of China) because of the National Security Law. Why do you still use it?
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  2882. Until Beijing starting to recognize Taiwan's freedoms and democracy, peacefully reunification is impossible. The ball is solely on Beijing's court.
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  2883.  @fclp9713  The biggest obstacles of the peaceful reunification of Taiwan and mainland China is CCP's intolerance to criticism, freedoms and democracy. You hit it right on the head. We see that in just 25 years, "a high degree of autonomy " turned into "ruled by patriots only".
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  2884.  @andrenogueira5058  After "one country 2 systems with a high degree of autonomy", turned into "ruled by patriots only with comprehensive governess by Beijing ", Taiwanese people have seen enough of CCP.
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  2885.  @andrenogueira5058  Isn't it contradictory that someone in here says "Xi Junping can allow democracy in Taiwan " but we all know how he had treated the democracy and democrats in Hong Kong.
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  2886. ​@iBeatBoxz8 Looking at Hong Kong right now, you will realize that mainland China is incapable of keeping promises and maintaining freedoms and democracy. Hence, there's no way Taiwanese people can trust peaceful reunification.
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  2887. The way she talks, what a difference! Thank you Dr. Phil.
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  2888. For the relationship to improve, both Meng and the Michaels must first be released.
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  2889. Vaccination is not just for self protection, it is a civil duty. During a crisis, ask not what the country will do for you, ask what you will do for the country.
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  2890. Best wishes for your goal towards China and United States.
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  2891. Cyrus, this is one of your best video. Thanks for helping us understanding the cultural differences between China and United States. We can all coexist and trade and compete with each other. However, extreme sense of freedoms in US can cause problems such as gun proliferation. Extremely sense of security in China can cause problems too such as crackdowns.
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  2892. The answer is easy. Give Hong Kong people the freedom and democracy that were promised to them, AND arrest those who broken the law. The government cannot have it both ways.
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  2893.  @wrongchannel2780  what is a food stamp? Only China has food coupon.
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  2894.  @minoozolala  it doesn't matter. Attacking a hospital is a war crime by definition.
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  2895.  @aotemjenjamir9071  like the one in Belarus. Puppet
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  2896. It is bad for Hong Kong's reputation.
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  2897.  @ablam8  So you're agreeing with Donald Trump to slap tariffs at Chinese products and start a trade war?
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  2898. The speaker David Pyne is absolutely right. Russia invasion of Ukraine, though not unprovoked, is illegal and must be condemned.
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  2899. China is just the opposite of Russia
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  2900. The border dispute between China and India should have been resolved a long time ago
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  2901. Cyrus Janssen has correctly pointed out that the majority of the Taiwanese people do not want reunification with China. He didn't explicitly say why.
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  2902. As long as the CPC doesn't accept Taiwanese people's freedoms and democracy, there's no hope for peaceful reunification. The ball is in China's court.
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  2903.  @biscottigelato8574  As long as CCP fails to accept Taiwanese people's freedoms and democracy, there's no chance of peaceful unification.
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  2904.  @TheMwowner1  Are you crazy? Russia was completely knocked out when they tried to capture Kiev in the beginning. What's the last time an army retreat in good faith?
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  2905.  @zvery9169  that's true. But this is their problem, not mine.
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  2906. China is not only militarized the area, they are claiming it on its own and bullying neighboring countries. As a Chinese, I feel shameful about this.
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  2907. Israel's biggest energy is its government's inability to handle crisis. Even Biden has ditched the support.
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  2908. This is the difference between USA and China.
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  2909.  @1313hyme  Did CGTN tell you that 100000 people left Hong Kong permanently last year?
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  2910.  @1313hyme  Housing has always been expensive in Hong Kong. But this is the first year since ww2 that there's a decrease in population. That's why you shouldn't watch CGTN. BY the way, don't watch FOX News either.
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  2911. Russia never forgot China Boycott the Moscow Olympics in 1980.
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  2912. The fall of the dictatorship of Syria government shows how unpopular Putin is in the world. The Ukraine War has completely drained Russia's economy (40% of Russia GDP is used to fund the war) not to mention the hundreds of thousands of Russian casualties already incurred. If Putin is created by United States' foreign policies, then the United States has a role to stop the Ukraine War.
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  2913. Don't forget how they crush the freedom in Hong Kong
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  2914.  @donaldlineker6140  If China can demonstrate that they can accept freedoms and democracy as per the Basic law, they don't need to interfere with Hong Kong at all. Hong Kong is part of China and Hong Kong people are Chinese. They just want freedoms, not succession.
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  2915. I think he would have been a great president.
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  2916.  @Hmyt-yucca  Let's get real. There were 2 million people participated. How much are the NGO going to pay them. $2000 a person? Seriously? For $2000 you endured the 35C sun and walk for hours and face the tear gas and rubber bullets? Would you do it? Get real!
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  2917.  @Hmyt-yucca  3 people have committed suicide to protest the government. How much did the "NGO" pay them? Get serious please.
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  2918. If you support California independence, does that mean you support Taiwan independence?
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  2919.  @lusvus5445  It is impossible to compare each country individually with the wages alone.
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  2920. Although there's no perfect system, systemic racism and genocide are not acceptable.
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  2921. If you can't trust the USA, then you'll have a hard time trusting all western countries.
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  2922.  @Shenzhou. my wife (Chinese)watched Shangchi because she likes Tony Leung. Mainland Chinese deserve to be able to enjoy the movie, just like the non mainland Chinese. Hope the regulators clear it for the mainland Chinese people.
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  2923. Tony Leung is a great actor. I watched many interviews of Simu and disagreed with your accessment. He is a great Chinese role model and we should be proud of. But that's okay, you don't have to agree with me.
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  2924.  @Shenzhou.  Simu's interview was factually correct. Back in the late 1980s/ early 1990s China was a relatively poor country. That's why a lot of Chinese moved to the west (including his parents). Many Canadian Chinese sent money to help poor relatives in China. If you are offended by these facts, why did you say Chinese welcome the westerners. Clearly, you don't.
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  2925.  @Shenzhou.  in the late 80s early 90s China was still developing. Many people escaped poverty by moving to the west. A couple of my classmates were dentists in Cbina, but they had to start all over again in Canada. That was the reality. My friends never regret their decisions.
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  2926.  @Shenzhou.  I am also proud that immigrants like Simu's parents are doing well. Good to hear success story of Chinese immigrants. 👍
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  2927.  @Shenzhou.  I disagree with you. Most of the people from China who immigrated to the West still love the homeland. I am not criticizing mainlanders, but many of them don't understand Chinese living overseas. Again, I am not criticizing, but mainlanders please come one day to the West and take a look.
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  2928.  @Shenzhou.  A great example is Eileen Gu's mom. She never abandoned her homeland despite living in the States. Simu Liu is the same. He has never forgotten his Chinese roots. Mainlanders please be aware of this.
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  2929.  @rayhughes  China had been bullying its neighbors for many years
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  2930. But, South Korea proves that freedom and democracy can work in Asia. Asians are not second class citizens.
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  2931.  @hyc1266  South Korea abandoned totalitarian rule and embraced democracy. Communism is not popular there. That's why there's a military base.
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  2932. Governments should do a better job promoting vaccine.
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  2933.  @Anonymous------  Show me the proof. Where? How many case?
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  2934. Don't forget Putin and Xi. They are the worst politicians.
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  2935. If you can't obey the laws of USA, move to another country. China, Canada, Russia, India, your choice. Everyone has to face the consequences of breaking the law.
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  2936. @神州 Shenzhou  These countries have a choice. They economically choose China and politically choose United States.
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  2937. @神州 Shenzhou  Each country have their political system. They don't have have the same political system as USA. However, they were US friends politically.
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  2938. @Bob Smith  Joining BRI is good for economic development. But many of these countries still are allies of the United States. The Philippines and South Korea are great examples. USA in fact, has military bases on both countries.
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  2939.  @user-zd2hi6fm4d  you know how much China hate Hong Kong people, right?
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  2940.  @ivanho7268  yes. The Republic of China government did a very good thing. How many refugees have the People's Republic of China accepted?
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  2941. Because Taiwanese people do NOT respect Xi Jing Ping as THEIR ruler.
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  2942. Putin is a smart leader. But I don't want to be ruled by him.
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  2943.  @blyatiful4157  China is Ukraine's largest trading partner. Ukraine is a member of China's belt and road initiative. The relationship between Ukraine and China goes back more than 30 years. Most importantly, China is strong enough to guarantee fulfillment of the peace terms.
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  2944.  @Aramsa-Khan  you probably never hear of the Russian interfere of the 2016 US election
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  2945. Knowing how the freedoms and democracy in Hong Kong had eroded in the last 5 years. Everyone in Hong Kong knows that it is moving towards one country one system.
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  2946.  @patienceobongo  Taiwan is part of China. Taiwan is the proof that democracy and freedoms can work in China (Taiwanese are by definition Chinese).
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  2947. What did Xi Junping said when almost 2000000 Hong Kong people marched on the street peaceful on June 2019 to protest against the extradition bill?
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  2948.  @masahirukouta21  If this war is massive profit for USA/Europe, why did Putin start it? How much does he stand to gain from the "Special Military Operation "? Thousands of Russia and Ukrainian lives are lost already.
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  2949.  @davidckk2  China has agreed to be a mediator of the conflict.
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  2950. @Raider DaveMeng was legally allowed to fight the extradition to US. Canada follows the court of law. Unlike a country in Asia where the communist party controls the court system.
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  2951.  @blakenewton2781  I thought you're talking about the Michaels cases. The conviction rate should be about 98%. By definition, the CCP controls the Chinese court.
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  2952.  @blakenewton2781  we all know that CCP controls everything in China. The modern day Nazi.
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  2953. If Mongolia can have democracy, if Taiwan can have democracy, then China should have democracy
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  2954.  @sarahlee9979  I think he meant you.
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  2955. Greenland is not for sale. Trump may as well try to buy Siberia from his buddy Putin.
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  2956. You forgot about mainland China. Don't forget that tens of millions of Chinese died in World War 2
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  2957. ​ @AsianLoad How do you know that?
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  2958. @AsianLoad  It cost 25 billion dollars to land on 1969, which is 150 billion today. Plus, it was risky to do it. They will do it again only when there are new specific goals.
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  2959. Do you know why so many Chinese want to emigrate to USA, but no American want to move to China?
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  2960. The Sun in the Sky (China) is supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Well said.
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  2961. You're right. Time Kettle violates the National Security laws of Hong Kong.
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  2962. @Hong Luong  what about the National security laws in Hong Kong? The user will be arrested?
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  2963. RMB is not a freely convertible currency. This limits its value in the foreign exchange market and as a reserve currency. Given the strength of the Chinese economy, it is time for Beijing to revisit this policy.
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  2964. Putin called Zalenskyy, who is Jewish, a neo Nazi. Guess who is doing the lying?
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  2965.  @Anonymous------  Sure, it may happen one day. But not tomorrow and not next week. This is why Singaporeans should be proud of their government.
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  2966. Well, many paper got open funding from CCP and there's nothing wrong with it, right?
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  2967.  @blackwind_monster  On July 12, 2016, the arbitral tribunal adjudicating the Philippines' case against China in the South China Sea ruled overwhelmingly in favor of the Philippines, determining that major elements of China's claim—including its nine-dash line, recent land reclamation activities, and other activities in Philippine waters are invalid.
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  2968. @blackwind_monster  Why do you think the tribunal is partial to the Philippines? Actually, what you and I think doesn't really matter. It was generally and international recognized that not the entire South China Sea belongs to China. Just like not the entire Indian Ocean belongs to India, and not the entire Sea of Japan belongs to Japan. Maritime Laws are based on international corporations and respects. Not by one country's claim.
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  2969. @blackwind_monster  Taiwan is part of China. The Taiwan problem must be solved by Chinese. However, Taiwan has the right to purchase arms from anyone. During the Chinese Civil War, the Communist party had obtained huge quantities of arms from the Soviet Union, which enabled its victory. Do you have a problem? I don't.
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  2970. @blackwind_monster  listening to the speech by the Chinese vice president in the United Nations. The international order is about joint winners 双贏，not one country domination on the others. The South China Sea is not only important to (Mainland) China, but also the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, Burneo, and other countries. From a geopolitical and stability point of view, it is best to be a community property.
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  2971. @blackwind_monster  I disagree on the part that any country trades with Taiwan. It automatically means it recognizes the Republic of China. Taiwan is a major trading partner of many countries that recognized the People's Republic of China as China, including the United States. In fact, guess which country is the biggest trading partner of Taiwan? None other the the PRC. Hence, trading with Taiwan doesn't mean recognition as sovereignty.
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  2972. @blackwind_monster  Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Wang Wenbin on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, said China has "indisputable sovereignty over the South China Sea Islands and adjacent waters." That's everything.
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  2973. @blackwind_monster  See my post above. USSR directly supplied weapons to the Chinese Communist Party during the Chinese Civil War (1927 to 1949) while recognizing the KMT government. The Communists had no problem receiving foreign arms aid. Isn't it the same scenario in Taiwan?
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  2974. @blackwind_monster You used the word "Liberation."" In multiple surveys, only about 2 percent of the Taiwanese people want Liberation, i.e., reunification with mainland. Do you know why the percentage is so low?
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  2975. I am right handed, but left legged. I played soccer at school, but mostly as a goalie. Which group do I belong?
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  2976. According to him, China bears no responsibility to anything. It is all other country's fault. Whether it is the United States, Great Britain, Japan, India, Australia. You make me feel shame being a Chinese.
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  2977. There is no way United States (or any other country) can contain China. CHINA NEEDS TO CONTAIN ITSELF.
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  2978. On the other hand, United States also needs to contain itself.
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  2979. Extreme nationalism (wolf warrior), whether it is by China or by United States, will not be helpful to global peace and stability.
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  2980.  @Auzzzie82  are you moving to Russia or China?
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  2981. Can't Australia supply more coal to China? Maybe China should say sorry.
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  2982.  @Shenzhou.  since YouTube is banned in China, you have to leave China to be a youtuber. It is sad that people in China are unable to read your excellent comments.
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  2983. NATO has been in Russian border for a long time. Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland.
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  2984.  @loktom4068  So, why aren't people moving to China? You tell me.
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  2985.  @rogerma7831  unfortunately, China will interfere.
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  2986. Thanks Cyrus for the fantastic video. Americans spend more for healthcare than any nation. However, no Healthcare can help.if you kill yourself or others by crime/drug abuse/mass shooting/suicide/unhealthy food/unhealthy lifestyle.
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  2987. What do you think about the Chinese press system?
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  2988.  @fatdoi003  China's press freedom ranked 176 out of 180 countries, according to reporters without borders.
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  2989.  @phlei95014  That's good analysis. A country with autocratic dictatorship doesn't equate to economic success.
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  2990.  @enzoh7763  What do you think about the censorship for China, since you like it so much?
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  2991. Generic
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  2992. The US chip sanction of China is purely for political reasons. The world is too well connected. China will eventually develop its own chip manufacturing.
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  2993. CNN reported both counts.
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  2994. @Shenzhou. In other words, China and India essentially help Russia evade the sanctions. No wonder the 20000s of sanctions don't work. When the United States sanctioned Japan for oil in 1941, nobody bought up the American oil and resold to Japan. Nobody wanted to see innocent Chinese people killed.
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  2995. @Shenzhou.  So, should EU stop purchasing oil/gas and other products from China? Should we weaponise sanctions involving China?
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  2996. Russia is using the Chinese oil money to fund their military complex.
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  2997.  @mynahbird20000  the security and sovereign of a country is undermined by a banner. It must be Winnie the Pooh.
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  2998.  @mynahbird20000 I am Chinese, my last name is not Bird. Why should I move to England? Many hk people do move there as you know.
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  2999.  @mynahbird20000  i respect your love from England. But England is not my motherland. Unlike CY Leung and Carrie Lam, my family is not British, I am not as patriotic to Great Britain as they do.
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  3000. There are hardly any criminals in China. Even the guy who started the cultural revolution and killed millions of Chinese was not a criminal.
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  3001. @anhu5503  Because it is so hard to immigrate to China, it limits China's growth. It also fosters misconceptions about China and the Chinese society. No question China should allow more immigration.
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  3002. Social media is just too powerful and too dangerous. That's why in China, it is tightly controlled by the government. USA is just following China's example.
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  3003. China likes free trade with USA, but doesn't like free trade with Australia. Just another double standard.
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  3004. Taiwan IS part of China, but it has a defense treaty with the USA. The Philippines is an independent country, but it has a defense treaty with the USA. Armenia is an independent country , it has a defense treaty with Russia. That's the reality.
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  3005. @tomsunuwar6940  Of course no. You don't have to be an independent country. That's the unique Taiwan
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  3006. @jascforfun7576  American democracy is terrible. It has been abused by money and opportunists (like Trump). Fortunately, American democracy is not the only democracy. There are many democracies in the world that frankly are much better.
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  3007. @Shenzhou.  The police were known to under report the numbers. But even with these numbers, it was still the largest peaceful antigovernment demonstration in China (Hong Kong is part of China). The voices of Hong Kong people could not have been clearer. Did China listen?
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  3008. @rangerrick2246  That is the problem for many people from China, including this person. With all due respect, they don't understand Hong Kong people. Hong Kong people are proud to be part of China. They just want to have the freedoms and democracy guaranteed under the Basic law. They do not have a colonial mindset.
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  3009. @rangerrick2246  An example of Hong Kong people's identity of being Chinese is today, December 16th, they line up in the Victoria Harbour to watch and cheer the Chinese home grown C919 passenger jet flying over Hong Kong. Hong Kong people do not hate mainland China, not at all, they just don't want to be controlled by Beijing.
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  3010. @Shenzhou.  What was China's response to the protest in June 2019? Even with the low count of 338,000, this still remained the largest anti government protest in China's history. Many of the demands are also pointing toward Beijing, such as democratic reforms. What did Beijing say about it?
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  3011. @Shenzhou.  The slogan "五大訴求，缺一不可‘ was all over Hong Kong and its medias. Everyone in Hong Kong knew about that. Didn't mainlander state run media published these? Are the Chinese State Run media factual or bias?
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  3012. @Agatha Lorenzo  China owns $855 billion of US treasury bills. Forget about decoupling, China simply can't afford to do it.
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  3013. @神州 Shenzhou  China has been selling the US treasury bills slowly since 2014. Still, it is the second largest holder (after Japan).
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  3014. ​ @Shenzhou.  China's large U.S. Treasury holdings say as much about U.S. power in the global economy as any particularity of the Chinese economy. Broadly speaking, U.S. debt is an in-demand asset. It is safe and convenient. As the world's reserve currency, the U.S. dollar is still extensively used in international transactions.
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  3015.  @Adogsmate4267  Remember when China was the world's factory? The products were shipped all over the world, including the United States.
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  3016.  @laujimmy9282  you mean China?
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  3017. @Adogsmate4267  Russia is spending 40 percent of its GDP conducting a war that it can not win. It is the largest country in the world rich in natural resources, yet its economy is smaller than California. This is the result of bad government. Why don't the Russian government spend more to improve its infrastructure and education instead of conducting this stupid war? Why can't it learn from China?
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  3018.  @Adogsmate4267  Good job by Russia? Russia is spending 40 percent of its GDP on a stupid war that it can't win.
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  3019.  @symonwanjohi3294  Japan killed its own industry by outsourcing it to Taiwan. The semi conductors industry is preventing China from invasion of Taiwan.
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  3020.  @SFzip  Nobody likes to see Putin invading a democratic country (Ukraine). Nobody likes to see Xi invading a democratic Taiwan either.
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  3021.  @symonwanjohi3294  Japan killed its own semi conductor industry (by outsourcing it).
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  3022.  @waterkingdavid  Taiwan is part of China as well. No country has problems with the rise of Taiwan. Do you know why?
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  3023. @junzi2022  Japanese has never surpassed US as the top economy in the world. Will never do in the foreseeable future
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  3024. China respects the sovereignty of Ukraine by increasing Russian wheat import, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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  3025. You forgot the border conflicts between Soviet Union and China.
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  3026. Is this why China unilaterally sanction towards Australia?
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  3027. CGTN and People's Daily are the worst.
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  3028.  @voltaireduterte8986  Chinese (including Hong Kong and Taiwan) people would watch CNN rather than CGTN. Mind you, ANYTHING is better than CGTN.
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  3029.  @CyrusJanssen  very smart and intelligent young people indeed
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  3030.  @johnli6782  that's what I mean. No foreigners should own US land. At the very least for political reasons.
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  3031. Why don't you do us a favor, go to Moscow and capture Putin, put him on trial for war crimes.
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  3032. Very good insight. Biden can easily terminate the charge against Meng, call it a victory and do Canada a favor. China MUST free MICHAELS.
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  3033.  @kcwong8011  China can reduce the sentence. The Chinese court system is under controlled by the CCP. China can also expel the Michaels. Keeping the Michaels in jail doesn't benefit China and Sino Canadian relationship.
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  3034.  @kcwong8011  i have to disagree with you. Canadian court system is NOT controlled by the ruling political party. Chinese courts are overseen by the CCP. They are in their respective constitutions.
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  3035.  @kcwong8011  There are lots of differences between the 2 court systems. You can look it up.
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  3036.  @abcxyz6606  what are the "actual crimes" you are talking about? How come no lawyers are given to the Michaels? How come the entire trials were in secret? I am Chinese and feel so shameful about my country.
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  3037.  @Shenzhou.  everyone knows the responses by Canadian government. It is even on the government website. Is the Chinese government internet censorship that powerful?
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  3038. @Shenzhou.  every newspaper is reporting Canada's response to the tariffs. It is all over the places. Why can't Chinese people read them?
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  3039. When did Ukraine attack Russia? Russia has already invaded Ukraine once already.
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  3040.  @martinloo7113  peaceful unification is the best. Taiwan should maintain democracy and freedoms and be part of China after reunification.
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  3041.  @honeybear9376  Joshua Wong is not my friend. He loves Hong Kong and China, and he legally promoted the people of Hong Kong I am OK if you like Joshua.
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  3042.  @honeybear9376  Did you tell your friend Joshua to suck up to the Winnie the pooh?
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  3043. @CharonTFM  2 million people walked on the street to PEACEFULLY PROTEST on that day, and you called it a small minority?? It is people like you who destroyed the reputation of Hong Kong and China. Stop spreading false news like Donald Trump.
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  3044. @TheMidnightLibrary2025  what about the election and judiciary systems of Hong Kong. Are they similar to USA and Europe?
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  3045. @trollmcclure2659  the reputation of Hong Kong, economic and political, has been severely tarnished since 2019.
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  3046.  @kkyykao189  First of all, I am not Taiwanese. I believe Taiwan is a part of China. Secondly, Hong Kong people did not demand democracy during the colonial rule because they knew that their rights and freedoms were protected by the government, which was the case. In any case, Beijing had insisted the British government not to give Hong Kong democracy before 1997. Premier Zhou Enlai threatened to invade Hong Kong should British did so.
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  3047.  @Renaresca  Was Hong Kong Free Press guilty of any violent crime?
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  3048.  @kkyykao189  The Hong Kong people trust the British government and didn't trust the Communist China. To be fair, this is not entirely Beijing's fault. But Beijing needs to find a way to gain the trust of hongkongers.
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  3049.  @abbotsful  China is the largest food importer in the world. It is also one of the major exporter.
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  3050.  @abbotsful  my point is you are right. We should be grateful to countries that export food to China so that the population is fed properly.
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  3051. Adolf Hitler used the same excuse to invade Poland in 1939. What's wrong with China supporting Russia? China invaded Vietnam in 1979 anyway.
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  3052. I wondered how much is the cost of the trip? Compared to the direct flight today.
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  3053. China is almost the same size as USA.
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  3054. Finally, Russians have enough of Putin.
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  3055. You hit it right on Cyrus. Putin has no justification for invading (the entire) Ukraine. Just like USA had no justification invading Iraq in 2003. Keep in mind, in USA you can criticize the war, but in Russia, it will be a 15 year jail sentence doing so. As a Chinese we have suffered invasion by another country (Japan 1937-1945) with numerous war crimes against the civilians. Glory to the Ukrainians for fighting back against Putin's atrocities.
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  3056. Do you know why tens of thousands of people from outside Ukraine are volunteering to sign up and fight the Russians?
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  3057. Everyone knows that China is supporting Russia's war.
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  3058.  @BathtubBass  Agree. United States citizens can change government. Can Russian citizens change government?
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  3059. @BathtubBass  Of course United States citizens can. This is why Putin and Xi hate the US people.
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  3060.  SmilingMastiff-df5vn  why? 200000 Russian soldiers have died for no reason
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  3061.  @bungkusi2432  I never said Hilter and Mao are the same.
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  3062.  @bungkusi2432  Is Kim Jong Un "for the people"? He said he is.
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  3063.  @Shenzhou.  The problem is. Although we all know the POSITIVE SIDES of Mao Zedong, many people choose to ignore the NEGATIVE SIDES of Mao.
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  3064.  @Shenzhou.  Singapore has its own foreign policy independent from other countries including USA. It emphasis on sovereignty of countries. That's why it is friendly with China and put sanction on Russia. The support of sanction by Singaporeans is overwhelming.
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  3065. It was China who had a full boycott of Olympics in 1980.
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  3066.  @BocaoZ  America just imposed stricter gun laws as a result of public outcry.
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  3067.  @michaels4255  That's why there are so few communist countries around the world.
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  3068.  @Shenzhou. We know how much the government in China listened to the demand for democracy for the Hong Kong people and made changes. Hong Kong is part of China.
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  3069.  @Shenzhou.  CE Carrie Lam withdrew the extradition bill but refused to listen to the other demands of the Hong Kong people.
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  3070.  @Shenzhou.  United States just passed the most significant gun reform laws in 3 decades as a result of public outcry. Obviously this is not reported by Chinese state run MSM.
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  3071.  @Hhhh22222-w  Please check out the protest on the bank crisis and Zhengzhou. The protestors were beaten up because the bank took their money. Disrupt peace and stability? How did it go?
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  3072.  @Shenzhou.  Did the Canadian protestors got beaten up like the one in China?
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  3073.  @Shenzhou.  The reason why the bank accounts were frozen was they may be obtained illegally. Similar laws apply in China (and Hong Kong).
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  3074. Saying Putin is the best leader of Russia is like saying Hitler is the best leader of Germany.
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  3075. @Shenzhou.  in terms of leadership qualities, not historical background. Tens of Soviet Union people suffer from Germany invasion.
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  3076.  @simplica1  Are you talking about Russia, President Xi's BFF?
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  3077. @alexzzz163  I thought fire is bad. Fire damages and fire kills. We Chinese are optimistic and China is a strong country.
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  3078.  @yesiamathinker1580  Many westerners don't know that there is no party except the CCP. It is a dictatorship in a sense.
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  3079. China is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. So any changes in policy will result in the greatest effect to the environment. (There's no blame whatsoever. This is simple science)
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  3080. Donald Trump has done more damage to American democracy than all other US presidents combined.
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  3081.  @TsarOfRuss  Donald Trump ignored and disrespected the authority of the electoral system by refusing to accept the results. If you can't handle losing the election, then don't run.
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  3082.  @TsarOfRuss  if I can't handle losing playing hockey, then don't play. Nobody forces me to play.
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  3083.  @TsarOfRuss  I am not an American. I am a racial minority in my country. Obama winning and reelection as president means a minority can succeed in the country. People are judged by their characters instead of the color of the skin.
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  3084.  @magnaviator  Just because one country unjustly invade another country doesn't give Putin the permission to invade others. The Soviet invaded Afghanistan in 1979, does that mean USA can invade Iraq?
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  3085.  @yangdai9101  the world is not black and white. But starting a full scale war is absolutely wrong. If Russia is justified, why does it have to censor the internet for the war information? Why does it arrest tens of thousands of demonstrators?
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  3086.  @sunnyhill3000  China has bullied around a lot of other countries.
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  3087.  @charleneji6759 China will improve its reputation greatly by allowing democracy and freedom in Hong Kong, which was outlined in the Basic law. They didn't. Hong Kong people were jailed for promoting democracy.
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  3088.  @night6724  1962, Liu Shaoqi, the second Chairman of the PRC, formally attributed 30% of the great Chinese famine to natural disasters and 70% to man-made errors ("三分天灾, 七分人祸"). After the launch of Reforms and Opening Up, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officially stated in June 1981 that the famine was mainly due to the mistakes of the Great Leap Forward as well as the Anti-Rightist Campaign, in addition to some natural disasters and the Sino-Soviet split.
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  3089.  @Shenzhou.  yes. CGTN often criticise democracy.
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  3090.  @Andy-P  you hit it right on the head. The Chinese definition of democracy is not democracy at all.
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  3091.  @Shenzhou.  CGTN criticize the democratic system all the time. Including the Canadian system. What Canadians do was none of Beijing's business. You go Google how people of countries like South Korea, Japan, Australia, India, the Philippines, European union think about China.
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  3092. China needs to communicate better to the West.
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  3093. He has no choice. The fact that he's being interviewed by CNN is courageous enough.
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  3094. If the democratic party was accountable for its mistake in the past (Woodrow Wilson), then the Cummunist party was accountable for its mistake in the past (June 4 Massacre).
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  3095. Wish Australia can export more coal to China to reduce the power shortage especially with the upcoming winter season. It is time to put people before politics.
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  3096.  @Shenzhou.  there's coal shortage here in 2021 and regular electricity problem in China. BEIJING, Nov 7 (Reuters) - China's State Grid Corp (STGRD.UL) warned of a "tight balance" between power supply and demand through winter until spring 2022.
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  3097.  @Shenzhou.  Canada does what is best for the Canadian people. Just like China does what is best for the Chinese people. This is why China banned Facebook and YouTube.
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  3098.  @VashtheStampede007  So it is time to import more coal from Australia. People before politics.
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  3099. That's a wonderful and informative video. Thanks again Cyrus.
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  3100. ​ @whatnani7372  look at how much money Russia is burning in the invasion of Ukraine.
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  3101. Why not let him leave at the end of the rental contract? No contract is indefinite.
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  3102. What happened in Yuen Long completely eroded the trust to the police.
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  3103. @YY-in5kn  Yes. That was back in 1960s. China would invade Hong Kong if Britain gave democracy to Hong Kong. I love China. Was China correct?
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  3104. @yaucharles91  Hong Kong is always loyal to Beijing, but are you sure there were 2 systems? And Beijing wasn't interfering? Taiwanese people obviously disagree.
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  3105. @joeyp1927  Of course Britain didn't make it public. China couldn't care less about PR in the 1960s, and everyone knew that. By keeping Hong Kong under status quote, it kept Hong Kong prosperous, which was good for Britain as well. Britain was unable to defend Hong Kong should China invade.
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  3106. @brucel7430  As a Chinese, I am shocked so few Chinese people (including HongKongers) know about that. HongKongers didn't get democracy because of Beijing, not Britain.
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  3107. @ericyuen5946  By definition, Taiwan is part of China. So, by definition, Democracy exists in part of China. What I meant is that Chinese people can successfully integrate Democracy into their political system.
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  3108. @rlangdon95  please see comment brucel7430 above why Hong Kong didn't have democracy. It was not the British. It was the Chinese government specifically threatened to invade Hong Kong in the 1950s and 1960s should the British grant Hong Kong democracy. China never denied this herself. We Chinese people are supposed to be smart, so why can't everyone get their facts straight?
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  3109. @catsNcode  This type of democracy is not accepted in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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  3110. @xr2kid  agree with you the historical perspective is (very) different between Hong Kong and Taiwan. But practically if freedoms and democracy succeed in Hong Kong, then Taiwan can be peacefully reunified. Given the current debacle in Hong Kong, Taiwanese people have seen enough of the CCP.
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  3111.  @charlizet4314  What the heck are you talking about? Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States, India, the list of former British colonies that evolved into democracy is long. Are you from mainland China?
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  3112. @mmhcc9907  Specific examples about what? About how many people the Chinese Communist Party have killed and the leaders are fine with it?
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  3113. I am a Chinese living in Canada for 35 years. No, Canada doesn't follow the States. For example, Canada criticized USA for providing cluster bombs to Ukraine. Canada ignored the fact that Russia had been using them for years.
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  3114. Hong Kong Police do that a lot of times
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  3115. Russia has already risked everything for Ukraine. What have they gained? A virtual stalemate. The war should have been stopped a long time ago.
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  3116. Stop Putin the warmonger! Dismantle the military industrial complex.
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  3117. Chinese military generals, especially on the rocket forces, are known for their corruption.
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  3118. @michaelloong964  complete replacement is important. But some adjustments may be necessary. For example, some IPhone are now made in India. Derisking.
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  3119. China won't openly declare war in Taiwan. But daily harassing by the PLA jet is invitation to war. How many Chinese missiles are aiming at Taiwan now? China is the one who is the aggressor.
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  3120. Taiwan will not declare independence, even if US wants to. President Xi had repeatedly said he will use force for reunification.
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  3121. Good for US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to reassure the Chinese counterparts that President Biden doesn't want decoupling and seek healthy trade relationships. The Chinese economy is unquestionably heading towards rough waters. These messages are what the Chinese people want (AND NEED) to hear.
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  3122. ​@ngheanchoong The Chinese people of Hong Kong (Hong Kong is part of China) also had a "listen first and see action " when Beijing promised that Hong Kong could have democracy after 1997. How did the promise turn out?
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  3123.  @MaligayaVlogs  sure. Chechnya, Georgia, Ukraine, Hungary (1956), czechoslovakia (1968),Crimea, Syria.
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  3124. Both Meng and the Michaels should be free ASAP
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  3125. China's development towards renewable and clean energy is absolutely phenomenal. This is one thing other countries can surely learn, even more important now as the world is combating global climate changes. In addition, being energy independent allows China to lessen the geopolitical risks associated with energy import from other countries.
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  3126. Good for you Mr. Morgan. Owning guns do more harm than good and it is time to ban guns altogether.
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  3127. Grateful to these workers.
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  3128.  @Shenzhou.  Have you checked on the most recent (2020,2021) numbers?
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  3129.  @kinhunglui7658  Many political leaders in Taiwan advocate closer tides with China, with the financial backing of Beijing. But they were consistently rejected by the Taiwanese voters. Proving democracy works for Chinese.
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  3130.  @anonimity2282  Taiwan is part of China. Taiwanese people want democracy. Is there a problem? Why Beijing can't stand democracy? This has nothing to do with USA.
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  3131.  @fl338  Global Times is the mouthpiece of CCP and full of fake news. Even worse than FOX.
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  3132.  @sportsonwheelss  CCP said government errors contributed to that famine. What do you think?
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  3133.  @Shenzhou.  many countries have been better since 1989, including North Korea. Doesn't mean they chose the right path.
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  3134.  @sportsonwheelss  ccp stands for Chinese Communist party. Get the fact straight.
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  3135.  @Shenzhou.  So Mao did do harm in China according to Deng. You never mentioned that Mao did ANY harm to China.
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  3136.  @sportsonwheelss  British didn't impose democracy in Hong Kong because of severe opposition by Beijing. Specifically, Premier Zhou Enlai threatened to use military if Britain impose democracy. Declassified documents have confirmed that. Beijing had strong concerns about Democracy in Chinese soil.
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  3137.  @sportsonwheelss  Please get you history straight and support China.
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  3138.  @Shenzhou.  by invading the entire Ukraine including Kyiv?
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  3139.  @aerojetrocketdyners-2538  Germany used the same justification to invade Poland in 1939.
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  3140.  @Shenzhou.  United Nations had voted 141 to 5 condemning Russia's war against Ukraine. All countries agree that Donbas is part of Ukraine. In other words, it's an internal matter. Is the countrywide invasion justified. Japanese army stationed in Beijing claimed that they were mistreated in 1937 (a soldier was missing), is that why you justified Japanese invasion of China? Should China surrender to reduce civilians casualties as you recommended?
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  3141. Putin is reckless and dangerous even if he is not cornered.
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  3142. I wish one day that Chinese people have freedom of the press. Wishing they can watch YouTube videos like we do.
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  3143.  Current Channel  You are right.
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  3144.  @sarahdang9491  I don't know which country you are from. But here in Canada, we welcome Chinese imports. My company proudly use Chinese machinery. There is no boycott going in Canada. On the other hand, we know what NBA, NIKE, H&M and VITASOY are going thru in China. I am Chinese. I consider myself patriotic.
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  3145. As long as Putin is still in power, the risk of nuclear war will exist. Putin has shown zero hesitation on the threat of using nuclear weapons. It is not surprising that Sweden and Finland have decided to join NATO after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Russian voters need to choose a more sensible leader in the next presidential election.
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  3146. Your ganndparents would rather live in a racist colony than a communist country. That says it all. This sums up the feeling of Hong Kong youth today. Like your grandparents, they don't want to live in a communist country.
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  3147. @bartonlee3594  very insightful analysis. But still, why does he disappear?
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  3148.  @xwz7611  Russia has invaded Chechnya, Georgia, Crimea, Syria, Ukraine in succession. Russia is the most warmongering country in the world.
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  3149. Did CGTN report the killing of civilians in Bucha by Russia army?
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  3150. If Putin is using North Korean troops to strike Ukrainian territory, why can't Ukrainian use American WEAPONS (not troops) to strike Russian territory?
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  3151. Good point. But Russia is destroying its economy by war with Ukraine.
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  3152. The answer is simple. China is seeking a cold war with the United States.
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  3153. If you want an English Media presence in China, my i suggest South China Morning Post. It is owned by Jack Ma and unlike CGTN it is much more honorable and never provide fake news.
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  3154. @Omer عمر  Did you try searching Tiananmen massacre on Chinese search engines?
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  3155. You hit it right on the nail, Cyrus. The Chinese balloon illegal entered USA airspace, and USA had every right to shoot it down. If a US balloon enters Chinese airspace, China can shoot it down, too.
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  3156. No country, democratic or autocratic, should allow an 18 year old to buy assault rifles and end multiple lives.
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  3157.  @user-rk3ub8ql5d  So why did the Russians do that?
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  3158. @Peet Fourie  you got problem?
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  3159.  @aoeu256  Thanks for your suggestion.
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  3160. @claudiusconruton2720  yes. China invaded Tibet, Vietnam, Russia invaded Afghanistan, Georgia, Syria, Crimea, Ukraine. These do not give US the justification to invade other countries.
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  3161. ​ @barkobummer Sadly, we Chinese people were subjected to the state run propaganda news network 24/7.
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  3162. @Johnny-z7b I don't know too much about Finland. But are the people stupid?
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  3163. The amount of damages Alex Jones made to the United States and Americans FAR EXCEED a billion dollars.
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  3164.  @montemckenzie4530  Americans don't believe the news in US, just like the Chinese don't believe the news in China.
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  3165. ​ @jeffmaxwell7391 Putin is afraid. That's why he had to get rid of Prigozhin.
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  3166.  @Devbro88  That's why Putin had to get rid of him. Surprisingly, nobody carried an independent investigation of the crash despite the loss of 10 lives.
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  3167. Hi Cyrus, you should make a video about China's power shortage crisis. It can affect world economy. Coal producing Western countries like Australia should help out China.
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  3168.  @distinctga5811  Don't forget India has a love hate relationship with China as well.
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  3169.  @Asma-ep9bx  Are you talking about Russia?
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  3170.  @lexneuron  how do you know that the Michaels are spies?
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  3171.  @lexneuron  The detention of Meng, as well as the detention of the Michaels, severely affect the relationship between Canada and China.
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  3172. Finally it is good to see Meng released. It is now time for China to release the 2 Michaels. Time for all the countries to move forward.
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  3173.  @elliekwong3180  How do you know? There's not a single evidence.
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  3174.  @elliekwong3180  To say the Michaels are guilty is the same as saying Meng is guilty. Arbitrary detentions for political purposes are unacceptable.
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  3175. If the relationship between China and Russia deteriorates, then US can build on it. Is that what you mean?
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  3176.  @REwing  I agree with you. The war is created by the warmongering Putin. Hundreds of thousands of Russian people die because of his ambitions.
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  3177. @Shenzhou.  zelensky banned pro Russian parties AFTER the Russian invasion in times of national crisis. Russia has banned opposition parties and jailed the opposition leader. Which country is invading Russia now? North Korea has banned opposition parties. Which country is invading North Korea now? Even after the banning of the 11 pro Russian parties, Ukrainians still have more than a dozen other parties to choose. What choice does the mainland Chinese do in terms of ruling party, even in the time of peace.
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  3178.  @Shenzhou.  Russia is not INVADED by Ukraine. North Korea is not INVADED by South Korea. Mainland China is not INVADED by Taiwan. Ukraine is INVADED by Russia. There is a big difference.
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  3179. @Shenzhou.  The 8 minor political parties had never been allowed to hold any power, due to the premise of the Chinese constitution. They exist in names only.
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  3180.  @Shenzhou.  So what have these 8 parties done lately?
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  3181. @Shenzhou.  Technically the civil war of China is still going on. But it doesn't stop communication between mainlanders and Taiwanese.
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  3182.  @sarah-f3u5n  Taiwanese people clearly embrace democracy and freedom. What does Beijing think about it?
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  3183. ​ @graykennedycapital789  EU has successfully wean off Russian energy but developing alternative sources.
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  3184. None of these work
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  3185.  @Shenzhou.  Agree with you. Look how well Cuba is doing under the Marxist and communist society. I can see why so many Americans moving there.
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  3186. @KevinT-o8x  Of course, TSMC plants in Taiwan will be allowed to ship chips to China. The microchips are absolutely critical to the day to day operations of China (as in the USA), cutting off the supply is equivalent to a declaration of war. The last thing Trump wants is for President Xi to go crazy and invade Taiwan (don't forget China is an autocratic country). In a sense, TSMC chip manufacturing acts as a "silicone shield" that protects Taiwan from mainland invasion and protects the world against World War 3.
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  3187. SOE are inefficient and politically controlled by the government.
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  3188.  @mll5530  If the Canadians r really guilty of the crime alleged why r they set free? Clearly they were hostages and it shows the type of regime the world is dealing with.
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  3189.  @caltownhero387  so next time, Anerica should charge Chinese visitors with spying, trials in secret and you're perfectly fine with it?
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  3190.  Brandy Clutch  If Michaels can be Arbitrary charged, then ANY Canadian can be charged.
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  3191.  @Dept246  they are already leaving Hong Kong in record numbers. Check the stats for 2020.
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  3192.  @seasoninorder3695  To say the Michaels are guity are the same as saying Meng is guity. There's no evidence on either of them.
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  3193.  @seasoninorder3695  it means ALL CANADIANS are welcoming back the Michaels. Although it is obvious, tweeting like this is inappropriate.
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  3194.  @mll5530  Meng was not guilty, just like the Michaels were not guilty.
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  3195.  @mll5530  Hostage diplomacy is unacceptable. In China, in USA, in Canada and any country.
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  3196. @神州 Shenzhou  Resources I meant fossil fuel energy resources. China is the biggest importer in the world, which is why the Middle East energy supply is important for China.
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  3197.  @CHINESE_PRIDE  The reputation of China and CCP has been horrible since Xi took over. The COVID pandemic certainly doesn't help.
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  3198.  @CyrusJanssen  can you clarify, when did China donate the PPE to United States?
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  3199. Those stayed in Hong Kong become third class citizens. As Carrie Lam said, they have no stake in the city.
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  3200. Do you notice that overseas tourists are not coming to China anymore? Do you know why?
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  3201.  @catinbootsnow4267  The numbers are there. You tell me. How many flights are arriving in Shanghai's Pudong Airport every day from overseas now, compared to before the pandemic.
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  3202. For example, Chinese tourists going to Japan and Korea have been replaced by those from USA, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
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  3203. @fatdoi003  what I meant was tourists from Taiwan, USA and Hong Kong, are going to Korea and Japan instead of China. Do you know why?
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  3204. @xlleona4532  Hong Kong is OF COURSE part of China. But for statistics purposes it is sometimes counted separately. Similarly for Macau, Greenland (part of Denmark). Etc
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  3205. @xlleona4532  It is great to hear. I sincerely wish more Europeans or Americans can visit China and see the wonderful country. But I agree with you, the Visa application is kind of complicated.
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  3206. Only 2 percent of Taiwanese people want reunification with China,
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  3207.  @rolyrodriguez1000  And we are fine with it. China also banned Canadian beef and we are fine with it. I am Chinese
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  3208. If Xi wants peaceful coexist, why did Chinese state run media use Twitter to broadcast to other countries? China doesn't allow others countries to establish within its borders.
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  3209. Western media needs to step up, report the truth and ask the tough questions. Carlson did not ask a single question about Russia’s attacks on civilian areas or critical infrastructure in Ukraine, which have killed thousands. There was no mention of the war crime allegations facing the Russian leader or the forced deportation of Ukrainian children. Absent too were questions on Russia’s sweeping political crackdowns on Putin’s critics or the long jail sentences meted out to ordinary Russians staging antiwar protests. If Carlson wants to be the Tokyo Rose, that's his choice. No wonder he was fired by FOX.
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  3210. The people in Hong Kong are extremely fearful of China. Many of them (or their family members) have experienced first hand communist party persecution. The promise of freedom and democracy from Beijing is gone. The CCP will not tolerate any dissidents. Not surprisingly, many Hong Kong people are emigrating as we speak.
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  3211.  @siahiongngie642  I respect your opinion. I am Chinese too. If you like wealth growth and stability, then China is unquestionably No. 1. If you treasure press freedom, religious freedom and democracy, then living in China may not be a good idea.
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  3212.  @linustw  Opium war is bad and immoral, but the cultural revolution and great leap forward cost 50 million lives (official numbers). China rocks.
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  3213.  @广州猎德村李生  do you know how many Christians are persecuted every year in China?
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  3214.  @mjc1431  do you know how many fake news reported by the CCP?
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  3215.  @mjc1431  THIS IS WHY PEOPLE ARE FEARFUL OF CHINA.
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  3216.  @heesingsia4634  what's wrong with mourning the dead of June 4th?
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  3217.  @广州猎德村李生  I also go to Christian church regularly. My church refuses to honor CCP. In China, this would have been shut down.
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  3218.  @广州猎德村李生  try a different church https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/13/china-christians-religious-persecution-translation-bible
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  3219.  @广州猎德村李生  which scripture do you use?
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  3220.  @广州猎德村李生  so, you don't know the Bible, right?
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  3221.  @广州猎德村李生  the constitution says China has freedom of the press and the religion. What's the reality?
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  3222.  @广州猎德村李生  我們教會剛剛有幾個從中國大陸出來。不如你們過來加拿大看看。
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  3223.  @广州猎德村李生  我不是說每一個中國的基督徒都受到迫害。但是很多基督徒和天主教徒，因為他們信仰的緣故，受到迫害。這是個事實，全球皆知。當然，基督徒受到迫害也不是中國所獨有的。
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  3224.  @广州猎德村李生  請問你們有冇聽過地下教會?
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  3225. Thanks Cyrus so much for your insight. It is evident that when both countries are willing to work together, they can. Give Xi and Biden a pad in the back. Too much for the world's future at stake now. It is obvious that United States had elected the right president in 2020.
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  3226. You should move out of United States and move to Russia. Uncle Putin wants you. Give it a try.
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  3227. Can the orca sue the tourists? They took away his lunch.
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  3228. @lmvg  China's government completely controls the press, that's why Chinese people are ignorant about many facts.
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  3229. @passw0rd8888  China should be creating more high paying jobs in CHINA rather than in Mexico. The youth unemployment is very high, and the property market is collapsing. Americans and Mexicans can vote for a different political party. Can we Chinese vote for a different party?
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  3230. @Mihai9985  China invaded Vietnam in 1979, 4 years after US was defeated. China never aided Vietnam during the war. Don't be a Chinese bot, get your facts straight. When you study the history of China, did you estimate the causality of the population during the Mongol invasion of Europe during the 13th century (Mongol is considered part of China at that time, and today inner Mongolia is part of China). How many people died during the invasions of Xinjiang by China during the Qing Dynasty in 1757 and 1758?
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  3231. @Mihai9985  First of all, China invaded Vietnam in 1979, FOUR YEARS after USA was defeated in the Vietnam War. China didn't aid Vietnam directly during the war as China was struggling during the cultural revolution. You're a good man, but your history sucks. Have you considered working for the Chinese Communist Party?
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  3232. If China is this good, why are they so afraid of YouTube, Twitter and Facebook? Why did China not keeping the promise of democracy to Hong Kong people?
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  3233.  @deepone5005  they're living in houses at least 3 times as big as in Hong Kong. But do you know why don't they move to mainland China?
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  3234.  @deepone5005  I still don't get it. Why don't they move to mainland China? I know a number of them moved to Canada (that's where I am) and got (very) good jobs, but what about the mainland?
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  3235.  @deepone5005  May I know, are you from UK?
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  3236.  @deepone5005 I understand your point. No question about it, Hong Kong is super overcrowded especially in the last few years. But they would rather go to Canada/UK/Australia/Taiwan rather than mainland. Is there a reason why?
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  3237.  @deepone5005  Is socialism to blame? Maybe you can shed some light.
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  3238.  @plaguedoc7727  Thanks for your interesting sharing. I lived in Canada and have lots of HongKongers/Mainlanders friends/coworkers. HongKongers generally identify themselves as Chinese, but they greatly fear (hate is probably too strong a word) the communist government. Very few HongKongers want independence, a fact CCP doesn't understand.
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  3239.  @Shenzhou.  Thanks for the information. It is remarkable that there are more HongKongers living in North America (the opposite of the globe) than mainland China (across the Shenzhen River). People would uproot their lives going to a different culture/language than staying with the motherland a border away.
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  3240.  @deepone5005  Are you implying communist propaganda?
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  3241.  @Shenzhou.  I invite you to come to Canada and visit us. You will like what you see. There is a reason why so many Chinese (and I include Cyrus as well 😄) decide to settle in Canada.
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  3242.  @Shenzhou.  I love China. Mainland certainly has many ways to lure more HongKongers moving there.
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  3243.  @Shenzhou.  For Taiwan with only 24 million population, that's a long of HongKongers. China has 1.4 billions. Most of the HK lives at southern Guangdong and Can commute to HK easily.
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  3244.  @Shenzhou.  Many people do choose to live in Taiwan, but financially the standard of living in the States is higher. I am still surprised by the high number of people living there.
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  3245.  @deepone5005  I moved to Canada when I was a teenager. I love China, but don't love EVERYTHING about China. Where are you from?
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  3246.  @deepone5005  when I was in school in Hong Kong (before the handover), the British were so afraid of China that they never taught us controversial subjects like cultural revolution, the great leap forward or June 4th massacre. The British did teach us unequal treaties.
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  3247.  @deepone5005  How did they teach you in school when you were young?
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  3248.  @lawrencel2544  I have been harassed by drunken guys in China before. Ok, maybe China should limit their freedom.
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  3249.  @googlerwunn7344  absolutely. So are the 2 Michaels. Arbitrary detentions are unacceptable and tarnish the country's image.
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  3250.  @voltaireduterte8986  and of course Nobel peace prize winner Liu Xiaobo
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  3251.  @voltaireduterte8986 These are all the Nobel Prize winners from mainland China. Tu Youyou, Physiology or Medicine, 2015. Mo Yan, Literature, 2012. Liu Xiaobo, Peace, 2010. Charles K. Kao*, Physics, 2009. Gao Xingjian*, Literature, 2000. Daniel C. Tsui*, Physics, 1998. Chen-Ning Yang*, Physics, 1957. Tsung-Dao Lee*, Physics, 1957.
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  3252.  @Shenzhou.  so is Nelson Mandela. You think he deserved it?
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  3253.  @Shenzhou.  so is Carl von Ossietzky. He was a radical who was jailed for engaging activities designed to overthrow the ________ government. Is he deserving the peace prize?
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  3254.  @Shenzhou.  Nelson Mandela was a radical who was jailed for engaging activities designed to overthrow the South African government. How did he deserve a Nobel peace prize? I am copy and paste your own words. I jump Nothing.
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  3255.  @googlerwunn7344 I love China, I think there's a way out for the 3. China can propose some prisoners exchange. Canada really wants no part of Meng anyway.
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  3256.  @googlerwunn7344  will see. If the lawyers are smart then she will be free.
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  3257.  @googlerwunn7344  Meng was given full legal rights to defend herself in Canada. And all the evidence are left in the open. That's of course not the case of the 2 Michaels. As for why the lawyers drag it on, I don't know. Meng can do whatever she want unlike the Michaels.
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  3258.  @googlerwunn7344  Honestly I can't give you a legal answer, as I am not an lawyer. I feel like Meng's lawyer are turning over all the stones and dragging on the case, maybe it's for her advantage.
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  3259.  @googlerwunn7344  I have trust in the Canadian court system. Unlike China, the Canadian court is not controlled by the communist party. I am happy that Meng were allowed legal representatives, unlike those in China.
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  3260. Watching the Chinese blackouts in horror. Why didn't Australia sell more coal to China to solve the crisis. Beijing always emphasis that trade wars hurt all countries.
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  3261. The CCP name doesn't change but unfortunately the policies changed a lot in the last 70 years. Unfortunately, sometimes not for the better. The way they handled Taiwan, Hong Kong certainly deserved criticism. The key is, THEY CANNOT ACCEPT CRITICISM.
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  3262.  @draghicistefan1984  Aren't China and Russia have friendship with no limit?
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  3263.  @draghicistefan1984  I hope I didn't mislead you by my sarcasm. I have close relatives died during Japanese invasion of China. As a human being, there's no way another would support Russia invading another sovereign country. Why did the CCP do it?
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  3264.  @distinctga5811  yes. You are right. Iraq is doing much better compared to Saddam Hussein's time. Some of my clients are from Iraq and they can confirm it.
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  3265.  @kevintewey1157  Many people will agree with your view that Canada is a better country than USA. Based on many aspects.
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  3266.  @evilpiglet  precisely. Other countries (India, Brazil etc.) have cotton too, but why USA needs Chinese cotton?
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  3267.  @uyghurfalundafabs7234  Certainly. China is Currently Building Over Half of The World's New Coal-based Power Plants. Is China willing to stop?
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  3268.  @evilpiglet  very true. Australian coal is renowned for high quality and China has imported them for years. Why did it stop?
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  3269.  @Shenzhou.  why were Australian coal stranded? Doesn't China practise free trade? There was a coal shortage that caused rotating blackout earlier this year during the energy demand surge.
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  3270.  @Shenzhou.  What about Chinese significant reduction of Australian lobster import? Chinese people are forced to smuggle Australian lobsters through Hong Kong and get arrested as a result. We Chinese should support president Xi's call for free trade, or shouldn't we?
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  3271. ​ @numbersix8919 Hong Kong people used to be able to demonstrate peacefully on the street. Not anymore. Just ask Cyrus Janssen.
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  3272. ​@singularityagi5562 The protests in 2019 were peaceful between January and June. They were not reported by the Eastern mainstream media and therefore, many Chinese didn't know. Do you know why they were not reported in China?
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  3273. ​ @numbersix8919 The protests became violent after July 2019. Violent protests should be stopped, whether it was in Hong Kong or United States or mainland China. Why did Beijing and China ignored the peaceful protests in Hong Kong?
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  3274.  @Nemo_Anom Color revolution? Viktor Yanukovych was brought up by Russia to be the president of Ukraine during the color revolution. Russia was treating Ukraine like a puppet state. Do you have a problem?
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  3275.  @Nemo_Anom  Ukraine has never joined NATO. Check your history.
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  3276.  @hyc1266  isn't Russia the greatest loser? It has already lost more than 100000 soldiers, not to mention financially.
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  3277. @willylu88  Do you mean NATO should accept Ukraine as member before the Russian invasion? Saudi Arabia begged BRICS to accept as member. Did it cross the red line? Should USA invade Saudi Arabia?
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  3278. @willylu88  well, Russia crossed the red line and a lot more when they brutally invaded Ukraine. How did it turn out?
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  3279.  @唐欣韵-y2o  How many Hong Kong people have left since 2020 normal? Check out what's happening in the schools there.
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  3280. Colonel Davis is sadly mistaken regarding Russian invasion of Ukraine. Putin invaded Ukraine because he perceived to be threatening by Ukraine. Similar to Adolf Hitler's invasion into Poland. Should Russia win in Ukraine, Putin will not hesitate to continue ANY country (Nato or non Nato) should he perceive to be a threat to the national security of Russia.
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  3281. China did have economic sanctions against Canada and Australia. Do you like them?
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  3282. ​ @wnklee6878  Great. That's why China has such a bad reputation.
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  3283. He persecuted EVERYONE who opposed the Chinese Communist Party.
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  3284.  @pahatpahat9566  That's because the rights were already protected by the British government.
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  3285. That's what Vladimir Putin said he did. Is Russia democratic?
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  3286. Very good points
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  3287. Don't bet against China. However, China has to pull out the largest stimulus package EVER to bail out its economy. Can China make it through?
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  3288. @CyrusJanssen  There's nothing wrong for China copying the playbook of the United States. In my humble opinion, the stimulus package is not only necessary, it is overdue.
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  3289. Well said.
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  3290. @Aura Ron  China will not allow foreign telecommunication companies like Verizon or Ericsson to run its 5G system. Even Chinese people will not accept that. National security is too important.
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  3291. @Tong Kah Keat  I grew up in Hong Kong. When China was poor, we donated millions of dollars to the victims of various natural disasters. We invested and helped China develop the economy. China took over Hong Kong, and we welcomed it. China promised Hong Kong freedoms and democracy. Instead, Beijing imposed National Security laws. Thanks to China's "customer services ", 113000 people left Hong Kong last year, many ti Australia. How do you feel?
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  3292. Eastern media like CGTN and Global Times teach you to hate the West.
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  3293. This election is entirely controlled by Beijing. There's no democracy, of course There's no foreign interference.
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  3294. Hate crimes are initiated by authoritarian countries treating their dissidents. Why Nobel peace prize winner from China was persecuted ?
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  3295.  @abbotsful The scar of Cultural Revolution remains on this day. I am Chinese, I am ashamed of what the government did to its people.
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  3296.  @Shenzhou.  The cemetery of Confucius, an UNESCO cultural site, was seriously damaged during the cultural revolution.
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  3297. Just found this presentation. Very good one. 👍
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  3298. This is a really bad plan for Ukraine. Russia can easily attack again in the future.
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  3299. You think the HK government should bear some responsibilities?
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  3300.  @grouchypatch9185  That's fake news.
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  3301.  @grouchypatch9185  Can you tell me your sources?
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  3302. Good that these countries have banned YouTube.
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  3303. @Jiahao Tan show us the evidence.
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  3304.  @Shenzhou.  They have different income. But they are all entitled to consulate services.
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  3305.  @applesamsung4575 Didn't you see what I said? Meng and the Michaels needed to be released ASAP. I am a supporter of Meng. What about you?
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  3306.  @Shenzhou.  yes,I support Meng. I also support the Michaels. I don't want to be associated with a country with arbitrary detentions and arbitrary sentencing. If you are OK with any country can arrest anyone and sentence anyone for espionage, then good for you. Maybe Canada should do this and nobody in here will have a problem.
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  3307. We need more people like you Cyrus. Americans and American politicians don't understand China and Chinese. On the other hand, by provoking Taiwan militarily China is going through a dangerous path. Both sides need to calm down.
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  3308.  @georgekelmeris9804  what about the constitutional rights of the Chinese people?
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  3309.  @thechloromancer3310  you really think Chinese people can determine their constitution? Let's get real. I am Chinese. Why are we second class citizens?
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  3310.  @thechloromancer3310  you said about "freedom " and "prosperity". Please tell us what you know about freedoms in China.
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  3311.  @stephenlock7236  China is mediating the war, be a peacemaker. USA is not good in mediation.
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  3312.  @richardong1421  This is not east versus west. This is Putin fxxking up Ukraine. Whether Russia or Ukraine goes down, this is BAD for China. As an update, Ukraine has requested China for mediation and China has expressed willingness to do so. The ball is in Russia's court.
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  3313.  @jbently5303  Ukraine is not even a member of NATO nor European union. Get that fact straight. Former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych is very pro Russia and pro Putin.
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  3314.  @richardong1421  Putin not only pushed Ukraine to join NATO (as correctly pointed out by Cyrus). He has pushed previously neutral Sweden and Finland to join the NATO due to his agreesive actions on many parts of the world. You let me know whether he is justified or not.
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  3315.  @richardong1421  Because Russia vs Ukraine has no direct effect on China, it is the perfect mediator. For example, USA mediated the Russo Japanese War in 1904-1905 and Teddy Roosevelt won a Nobel prize. As an update, Ukraine has officially asked China for mediation and China has agreed. The ball is in Putin's court.
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  3316.  @gekngotan8338  Ukraine has never applied or joined NATO. It's not even a member of the European Union (it applied yesterday). Many website spread rumors or unsubstantiated information. That's the problem of the internet.
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  3317.  @richardong1421  China has agreed to be a mediator. Ukraine is already on board. But if Putin's goal is to wipe Ukraine from the face of the earth, as he stated, than nobody will be able to stop him. Ask Hitler.
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  3318.  @richardong1421 Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Poland are all long term NATO members. They all border Russia. There were no buffer state and there were no problem. Why does Putin want Ukraine destroyed?
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  3319.  @richardong1421  countries are joining NATO at their own will and own schedules. Some countries like Finland and Sweden never even applied for NATO membership until 2020, more than 70 years after the formation. Serbia has never joined. Spain didn't join until 1982. It's unreasonable to blame it all under Russia or USA.
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  3320.  @richardong1421 you're mistaken. I love China. Personally I feel China has a role to mediate the conflict. This will be to China's benefit anyway.
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  3321.  @ysw8291  yes. I love China. What about you?
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  3322.  @richardong1421  you said rubbish. Are you referring to Putin? I hear others using the same word describe him.
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  3323.  @richardong1421  Get you facts straight. USA didn't ask China to mediate. Ukraine did. Also China has more than 1 political parties. If you don't know anything, don't comment.
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  3324.  @richardong1421  China is not a rubbish cleaner. It is doing its duty to be a global leader. That's why it is a permanent member of the UN security council. If you don't like China, you don't have to comment.
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  3325. Russia cannot have an empire abroad and a dictatorship at home.
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  3326. The statistics don't lie. The zero COVID policy was devastating the tourism industry.
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  3327. Even if Russia wins the war, that's no way Russia can properly govern the occupied areas. Just like America and Soviet Union couldn't properly control Afghanistan. Don't forget Russia has lost 350000+ soldiers already. Russian people are sick and tired of this war already.
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  3328.  @WANDERER0070  you mean Meng is a Chinese spy and we should try her accordingly?
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  3329.  @blakenewton2781  They should have done the transfer a long time ago
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  3330. The evidence for and against Meng are out in the open. Maybe Cyrus should say something about the Chinese Judicial system
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  3331.  @Hahaha41241  Are you advocating that Meng should be tried as a Chinese spy in secret? Just like the Chinese judiciary system.
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  3332.  @Hahaha41241  people in here have no problem if Canada arrests Meng and try her in secret for spying.
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  3333.  @Hahaha41241  Meng was given proper legal representation and legal options to appeal before handling to the States. The Michaels were tried in secret with zero evidence and no lawyers, no appeal. I am Chinese and we have the best legal system in the universe.
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  3334. Thank you Patrick for your insight and your experience in Eastern Ukraine. Good that we can see both sides of the story. However, in Russian and Chinese media, what is happening in the other part of Ukraine was NOT ALLOWED TO BE REPORTED. People in Russia and China are NOT ALLOWED to see hospitals and schools being bombed. They're not allowed to see innocent civilians being killed by the invading forces. In fact, speaking out against the war will get you banned on the Chinese internet, speaking out against the government will land you 15 years in the Russian jail. If Cyrus want us to see the other side of the story, then what about the Russians and Chinese? Do they DESERVE to see THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY? MSM in Russia and China should be criticized for their biased coverage, if we criticize the western MSM as well.
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  3335. Most of the infected were local Chinese. Please get the fact straight.
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  3336. I grew up in Hong Kong. I have no idea why Carrie Lam didn't lock down the city earlier in the omicron wave. 8000+ death is simply unacceptable. Should the government be responsible for the decision making? Maybe the Hong Kong people should vote for their government........
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  3337. Sanctions work. That's why China stopped importing Australia coal, lobsters and wine.
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  3338.  @CyrusJanssen  Thanks for all your work 🙏. Merry Christmas and happy new year to your family and love ones.
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  3339. @Angela Fuego  Isn't the black riot caused by Carrie Lam?
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  3340. @kc L  considering how many Hong Kong people have left (it is the greatest exodus for Hong Kong people since WW2), the price of freedoms clearly worth it.
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  3341.  Christopher Meisner  OK. you have a point. By the way, she is a Canadian.
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  3342.  @rabbitazteca23  Agree with you. USA has a lot of problems.
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  3343. Not just relying less on USA, but also relying less on China.
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  3344.  @roseswanson345  Thank you for your service to the country. You should be proud.
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  3345. ​ @glenn5328 Russia is definitely collapsing. China won't support a loser.
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  3346. I totally agree with you. But many people, especially in China, are willing to do business with the warmonger Russia.
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  3347.  @xavierkun6941 Of course US has no rights to interfere with Hong Kong. But does Beijing have EVERY right to interfere with Hong Kong? Many people in Taiwan wants reunification with mainland. But if Beijing screw up Hong Kong, there's no chance of reunification.
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  3348. Just wondering were they talking in Sukha or Russian language?
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  3349. Cyrus, to answer your question about Putin's intentions is easy. Yes, Putin wants to take over the entire Ukraine, not just the 2 breakaway regions. If he just wanted the 2 regions, it's fairly easy to do. No need to bomb and destroy the whole Ukraine.
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  3350. Good point Entertainment Joke.
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  3351.  @炸裂的西瓜  Did you know that 2 million Hong Kong people protested peaceful without violence?
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  3352.  @lexneuron  All forms of violence are unacceptable. But why did HK government bans peaceful protests. Didn't Cyrus say protests are good for China?
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  3353.  @lexneuron  The Hong Kong government was asked repeatedly about producing evidence for foreign funding and involvement. They never did. They should reveal the evidence and stop it accordingly.
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  3354.  @lexneuron  Mind you. The great country of People's Republic of China wouldn't be formed without foreign (Soviet) assistance, financially and militarily.
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  3355.  @SylviaEBerjasMoralesNov  Britain tried to democratic reform Hong Kong starting in the 1950s, but it was rejected by China, specifically by Premier Zhou Enlai.
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  3356.  @SylviaEBerjasMoralesNov Since what he so was so wrong and broke the law, shouldn't HK government arrest him?
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  3357.  @SylviaEBerjasMoralesNov  The 3 organizers of the peaceful protest in 2014 had been convicted for disturbing the peace and sent to jail. China has also denounced the peaceful protest. Yes, I trust you were there in 2014.
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  3358.  @geoff9858  i have never read Pelosi (don't even know where to get her reading) but I do read a lot of Chinese News websites (I am Chinese) and none of them mentioned peaceful protests in Hong Kong, which yours truly had experienced personally. Are these fake news websites?
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  3359.  @daisuke910  The 47 democrats legislators are not violent, they were arrested anyway. How?
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  3360.  @benbentan4005  Check the declassified documents from the British archives before using the word bullshit. The world bullshit killed a lot of people during the cultural revolution.
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  3361.  @benbentan4005  Why did you agree with the western media? The Chinese media didn't report the peaceful protest on June 16th, 2019. Do you know why people don't trust the Chinese media?
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  3362. Russia used to be Mongol land. Should Mongolia invade Russia?
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  3363. How come nobody has evidence that the Michaels are spies?
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  3364. Chinese allies like the Philippines, India and Japan had all turned away from China.
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  3365.  @zzzz6511  what about you? What is your view?
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  3366.  @wnklee6878  That's a government propaganda station.
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  3367.  @wnklee6878  Xin Wah did not report 2 million Hong Kong people peacefully walk on the street to protest the extradition law (that's a fact). And Hong Kong is a part of China.Do you know why they don't report? They are brainwashing the Chinese people. That's why people turn off the Xin wah and switch to CNN.
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  3368.  @CyrusJanssen  If Chinese newspaper do not provide independent information, then it is natural for people to seek alternative sources. Why didn't they report 2 million Hong Kong people marched PEACEFULLY in 2019 to protest the extradition law?
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  3369.  @lewistan3220  The peaceful protests were never reported in Chinese press. The violence were reported. That's why people don't trust the Chinese press.
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  3370.  Barchiel Z  of course. If Chinese News agencies are not reporting real news, them of course people will start believing the fake ones.
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  3371.  @lewistan3220  So, why didn't China mention the truth, that the protest was peaceful in the beginning? If people don't receive real news, they will believe in fake news.
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  3372. @hevnervals  America doesn't isolate them from Russia, Russia isolate them from Russia. Look at Finland, look at Poland, Look at the Czech and Slovakia. Which country invaded them, Russia or USA? You tell me.
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  3373. The "War Machine" got fxxked in Afghanistan 40 years ago. Does Trump know that?
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  3374. Ukraine has been a peaceful and justice country. Is China standing on their side?
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  3375. American politicians are supposed to swear to protect the citizens, not money donors. There are people with mental health issues everywhere in the world. China, Japan, Canada, USA. But only Americans have easy access to guns and cause slaughters. What is the last time you hear a mass shooting in China? New Zealand politicians immediately banned assault weapons and limited gun availability after a single mass shooting. Why should Americans have to wait for the inevitable next "big one"? No country, democratic or autocratic, should allow an 18 year old to legally purchase assault rifles and end innocent lives.
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  3376. It makes perfect sense for US to import cotton from China. Doesn't it make sense for China to import Australian coal, wine and lobster? Is China a supporter of free trade?
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  3377.  @josephlau9585  China keeps falsely criticizing United States, yet US keeps buying Xinjiang cotton. You have a problem with it? No country is beyond criticism.
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  3378. Why do churches have to go underground in mainland China, but not in Taiwan? Don't you agree that Taiwan is part of China?
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  3379. There are underground churches in the mainland, but no underground churches in Taiwan, no underground churches in Hong Kong, no underground churches in Macau? Why? Aren't Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau all part of China?Doesn't the constitution of China protect religious freedoms?
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  3380.  @Shenzhou.  China is the largest producer of the Holy Bibles because of its low manufacturing cost. China is also the primary source of Fentenyl and Fentenyl products. Using your logic, can we call China a drug heaven?
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  3381. @Shenzhou.  China is the largest producer of the Bible because of the low cost, not because of the faith of the government. China is also the largest producer of Fentenyl and Fentenyl products. Can we call China the drug heaven of the world?
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  3382.  @Shenzhou. China is the largest producer of the Bible because of the low cost, not because of the faith of the government.
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  3383.  @Shenzhou.  China is also the largest producer of Fentenyl and Fentenyl products in the world. Can we call China a drug heaven, using your logic?
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  3384.  @Shenzhou.  Part of China is NOT under CPC. You just perfectly described why the vast majority of Taiwanese people DO NOT SUPPORT REUNIFICATION WITH MAINLAND. You also explain why at least 20 million mainland Chinese Christians would risk arrest and imprisonment in order to attend the underground churches. Chinese people are known for their bravery.
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  3385.  @HTeo-og1lg  great point
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  3386. @Shenzhou.  Why did the Taiwanese so against the CPC reunification and opted for the status quo? President Xi did promise reunification time after time. Don't the Taiwanese people trust President Xi?
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  3387. @Shenzhou.  in 1967, there was a major riot in Hong Kong. The organizers were not only back by the Chinese Communist Party, but also accepted money from them. The British government didn't blame the Chinese government for meddling internal affairs.
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  3388.  @Shenzhou.  Did freedoms of religion cause problems in Taiwan, in Hong Kong, in Macau? Did they destabilize the governments? Don't forget, these are all part of China.
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  3389. @zhangruyi3153  What were the bad things China did in 1967? And why didn't China never acknowledge it? Isn't it an important part of Chinese history(I wasn't born at that time) Today is September 30th. It is Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada (where I live). Every year, this day, the Canadian government acknowledges the harms they did to the indigenous people of Canada.
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  3390.  @Shenzhou.  your argument in 1967 was absurd. Hong Kong was under British rule at that time. That's interfering with internal affairs. The Baltic States used to be under Soviet Union, now independent. Does it give Russia the excuse to destabilize it?
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  3391. @Shenzhou.  Yes. The Canadian government made a mistake by failure to check the background. They admitted their mistakes afterward. Why didn't the Chinese government admit their mistakes they made in 1967? I am Chinese, what should I say about my government?
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  3392. @Shenzhou.  Meng Wanzhou didn't violate Canadian law, but she was held due to an extradition agreement with the United States. President Xi Junping's father was the same. He didn't violate Chinese law, but he was prosecuted, jailed and spent long periods of confinement in Beijing. China has as much resources as Canada and 30 times the population resources, what a rich country. How do you feel?
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  3393. @zhangruyi3153  I am Chinese and I love China. The point is, every country make mistakes. One of weakness the Chinese government, and why it has such a bad reputation, is that it refuses to admit these mistakes. Cyrus Janssen has acknowledged this as well. The reputation of China would greatly improve if China would improve, instead of censor off, its shortcomings.
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  3394. @Shenzhou.  modernization absolutely doesn't equate westernization. Look at Japan, look at South Korea, look at Taiwan. They preserve their cultures while modernizing. Modernization also doesn't equate communist involvement in many countries.
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  3395. @Shenzhou.  Taiwan also modernized that way. Taiwan's GDP is almost 3 times than that of mainland China.
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  3396.  @Shenzhou.  Taiwan has been democratic for 30 years already. The economy has been doing well.
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  3397. @Shenzhou.  It doesn't matter. China's growth was phenomenal between 1993 and 2013. But it has slowed down considerably since President Xi took over. Does it make Xi an incompetent president? Is he responsible for the slowdown in growth? No country can sustain a double-digit growth rate for an indefinite time. Not Taiwan, not China.
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  3398. Taiwan's GDP is still 3 times that compare with the mainland. Do you see Taiwanese people flocking to mainland for living, if mainland is that good?
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  3399. The cost of living for major mainland cities (Beijing, Shanghai, etc.) is among the highest in the world (proportion to income). Even more than Taiwan. Are you complaining?
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  3400. @comingviking  That's no excuse for what the Canadian Parliament was doing. It was a complete disaster and a complete disgrace. The Canadian Parliament should and did acknowledge the mistake. What about the Chinese government regarding their mistakes?
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  3401. @comingviking  I am not asking you or the duck person acknowledge the mistakes. I am a Canadian citizen, nobody is asking ME to apologize on behalf of the government. The idea is that we have to keep an open mind on EVERY government. No government is perfect, not for USA, not for China.
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  3402. @comingviking  saying the cultural revolution, great leap forward or June 4th massacre didn't occur, is just like saying slavery and holocaust didn't occur.
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  3403. Chinese weapon makers take the second biggest share of global sales. Russia is the biggest arms exporter to China (2/3 of all Chinese import). No wonder why these 2 countries project United States as their enemy.
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  3404. China is the manufacturing capital of the world.
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  3405.  @hectoOut China is the second biggest arms manufacturer in the world. That's why they have to create an enemy.
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  3406.  @Shenzhou.  Of course. If the Chinese government is willing to shut down YouTube to protect it people, than Canadian government should buy up the vaccine to protect its people.
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  3407.  @Shenzhou.  At the same time, Chinese government established various YouTube channels for national propaganda, yet don't allow YouTube to operate in China.
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  3408. @gregwang8628  The answer is, of course, Russia. Did you see what it has done to Ukraine? We China had recognized Ukraine independence since 1991.
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  3409. If Beijing is sincere about peaceful reunification with Taiwan, then daily and reckless military provocation across the Taiwan Strait is NOT a good idea. Taiwan is a part of China and Taiwanese people are Chinese. But the reputation of the Chinese Communist Party among the Taiwanese people is very poor. Surveys show that less than 2% of the population supports peaceful reunification with the mainland.
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  3410. @zonmoy  Are the US fighter planes flying across the Taiwan Strait median line? Are the Taiwan fighter planes flying across the Taiwan Strait median line? You tell me. Who is doing the provocation? All out war is only a PLA pilot having a bad day away. Don't forget, World War 1 was started by a single wolf warrior with 2 bullets.
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  3411. @zonmoy  Any evidence that the USA a) station troops in the Kinmen Island b) cross the border to provoke the mainland Chinese? We all know that PLA fighter planes and launch rockets towards Taiwan in a regular, if not daily, basis. PLA is a powerful force. Please don't spread false news regarding US military provocation. This is in violation of the Hong Kong Security laws, and offenders may face punishment, including jail times.
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  3412.  @zonmoy  But that area 2 miles from China is controlled by Taiwan, at the invitation of the Republic of China government, which is part of China anyway.
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  3413. @🤡 Chairman ☭ Meao 🍑 You are right. Hong Kong has turned into a police state. Beijing has seriously mismanaged Hong Kong.
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  3414. Even if you're not poking the dragon, China will still become your enemy. Just ask the Philippines.
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  3415.  @relaxwhc  The sun is not black. By the way, if Xi Jun Ping offer to release the Michaels for Meng's freedom, should Trudeau accept?
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  3416.  @Shenzhou.  I am glad that the Philippines is independent.
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  3417.  @Wakeuptorealityman  Ukraine has never been a member of nato. Get your fact straight.
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  3418.  @Coumei2009  So, does Tik Tok follow US laws?
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  3419. @Irvan Abidin  you have a problem about national security?
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  3420.  @zhangzhenyu1127  Tik Tok 在美國做生意，請問應該遵守那個國家的法律？
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  3421. @A Red Tomato  I won't mind China buying part of Facebook and use it in China. Do you have a problem?
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  3422. @A Red Tomato  Nationalise companies are nothing new for China. That's part of doing business in China. Especially if Chinese security is involved. China forcing closure of newspaper in Hong Kong. You have a problem?
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  3423. @syncmaster915n  yes, China wants to protect wechat from foreign competition and for national security. That's part of doing business in China. USA is learning from China.
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  3424. @syncmaster915n  I am not saying China is perfect, but doing business in China you have to follow Chinese laws. Doing business in the USA, you have to follow American laws.
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  3425.  @georgekelmeris9804  you meant the war criminal responsible for Bucha?
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  3426.  @preachingflamesthepreacher3894  why is it non legitimate? Was the pro Russian Ukrainian legitimate?
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  3427.  @vc3492  Do you know what 民心所向 means in the history of China? Do you why so many Hong Kong people mourn Queen Elizabeth the second despite the National Security laws?
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  3428. Hong Kong unfortunately had no choice and no say, but to be given back to China.
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  3429. Are the Russian citizens doing that?​ @HighestLevelBibleSecrets 
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  3430. According to the Basic law, Hong Kong governs itself. No interference from China except for military and diplomacy. No wonder 100000 people left last year
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  3431. So, the internment camps do exist. Why?
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  3432. When the British government tried to introduce democracy to Hong Kong, Beijing firmly opposed the idea. In fact, Premier Zhou Enlai threatened the use of Chinese military to invade Hong Kong. That's why democracy was never introduced in the colony. These were confirmed by recently declassified British documents. Great work by Beijing government.
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  3433. The vast majority of all countries of the world, including China, recognize that Crimea is part of Ukraine. The Black Sea fleet has lost more than a third of the ships, hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers are lost already.The war is costing Russia at least a billion US dollars per day. It is time for Putin and Zelenskyy to sue for peace.
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  3434.  @CyrusJanssen  Racism in any country is unacceptable.
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  3435. ​@hyc1266 Most people in Hong Kong are proud to be Chinese citizens. However, they want their freedoms and democracy to be respected. The freedoms and democracy had eroded further since the national security laws. Newspapers are closed. Dissidents are arrested or forced to go on exile. Demonstrations are banned. China is encroaching on Hong Kong affairs. Hong Kong people don't like it. They are leaving the city in record numbers.
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  3436. Good to see Chinese scientists helping their home country. On the other hand, many scientists are leaving Hong Kong to the West following the National Security Law and COVID pandemic.
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  3437.  @bobsmith3983  How do you know?
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  3438. @Ultra_Ego_Putin  Ukraine is a sovereign country, and of course, it has rights. When did Ukraine ever threaten Russia? Get your facts straight.
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  3439.  @andrenogueira5058  Does Xinjiang have jobs that pays US $19 an hour? Maybe he should move there. 🤔
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  3440.  @derekyank7380  So just go there. Why not?
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  3441.  @Shenzhou.  So Putin attack the entire Ukraine just because of 2 small republic 5% of the entire area. Killing tens of thousands of civilians, and you're happy about it.
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  3442. The US China relationship was actually on the upswing. Secretary Brinken was supposed to be traveling to China (the first high-level visit in 6 years) prior to the balloon incident. US China trade in.2022 was the highest ever. President Biden had a dialog with Xi Junping. This is NOT a spy balloon because everyone on the ground can see it (on a clear day). I also don't believe China sent out this balloon deliberately to sabotage the US China relationship. The timing is just awful, especially for China. Glad that US had shot it down (why did China object to it??). Let's hope the cooler head prevails and Brinken can visit China ASAP.
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  3443.  @Shenzhou.  China does have a history of border conflicts/wars with India. There were casualties on both sides. The Indian fellow knew better than we (Chinese) do.
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  3444.  @Shenzhou.  The conflicts/wars were between China and India. USA was not involved.
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  3445. Local media reports said that the latest round of talks last month between military commanders broke down as each side blamed the other. Can you do some research first before answering? The border dispute is well known to any Indians and resulted in death of personels on both sides last year. Are you living in China?
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  3446.  @Shenzhou.  Do you watch propaganda stations like CGTN ?
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  3447.  @hyc1266  CGTN is not popular in Hong Kong. Do you know why?
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  3448. Taiwan has realized how brutal mainland China can be. Only 2 percent of the Taiwanese people support one country two systems. Taiwanese has certainly woke up.
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  3449. @amossimon3438  Russian military complex has also benefits greatly from the Ukraine War. A third of the Russia GDP is used to finance the war efforts. What do you think?
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  3450.  @philwang2835  I don't think the Russian military complex has learned from the previous mistakes. They're spending a third of the GDP in the Ukraine War. That's insane. The Russians should vote off their government like the Americans do.
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  3451. Disagree. Chinese propaganda is much better than US propaganda. China is the best. Have you read CGTN?
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  3452. Ask the Ukrainians who have lost everything whether Russia is the bad guy.
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  3453. The world will be more peaceful if China is willing to stop the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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  3454. @神州 Shenzhou  indeed. Hong Kong people have essentially lost the freedom to protest since the national security laws. Eugene knows why so many Hong Kong people have left over the last few years (nothing to do with the colonial mindset). Do you know why?
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  3455.  @milexiangyangli5666  I love China. What about you?
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  3456.  @SimonAshworthWood  what about the videos that Russian and Chinese people are not allowed to see? State owned MSM seem not very popular.
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  3457. If Ukraine invade Russia and killing civilians like the Russia is doing now, then of course China should provide Russia weapons.
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  3458. Everyone knows he's Putin's mouthpiece
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  3459. @hyc1266  The lack of protest rights for Chinese is so evident that. Many Chinese are venting their frustration at the slowing economy and the weak stock market in an unconventional place: the social media (weibo) account of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. A post on Feb 2nd, 2024, by the US embassy about giraffe conservation was used by 130,000 comments and 15 000 reposts by Chinese people to protest the frustration towards the government. Why did Chinese people resort to these treasonous activities to protest against their government. The United States is such an evil country.
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  3460.  @rubmybelly1316  where is China's action to compensate the 20 million people who died?
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  3461. Agree with you. Peace is most important. Is Beijing promoting peace by flying warplanes daily towards Taiwan?
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  3462. Good to see healthy competition for athletes from both China and United States. Extreme nationalism is unhealthy for any country.
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  3463. The idea of National Security laws is not just good, but it is part of the Basic Law which is the constitutions of Hong Kong. Most countries of the world have national security laws, including United States and UK. The problem is, many national security laws have been abused by the authoritarian governments to stuff out the opposition parties, as well as curbing citizen freedoms that are protected by laws. For example, Hong Kong people are no longer allowed to demonstrate on the street and express their view like they used to. Newspapers and media sites have been closed since the National Security laws. The treatment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is another example of abuse of the National Security laws.
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  3464. Taiwan is part of China. In fact, Taiwan is the reason why freedoms and democracy work for China.
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  3465. 100000 people left Hong Kong for good last year after the National Security Law. First time ever Hong Kong has a population decrease.
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  3466. When Britain tried to introduce democracy in Hong Kong in the 1960s and 1970s, Beijing deeply opposed the idea. Premier Zhou Enlai in fact threatened to use military to suppress the movement. That's why democracy was never introduced in the colony. These were confirmed by the recently declassified British government papers. Great work by the Chinese Cumminist Party.
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  3467. ​ @Shenzhou. Do you know why term limits where placed in the first place? What was the vote results? Given that many western democracy HAVE term limits in the first place.
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  3468. China's technological rise cannot be stopped. There's no question about it. However, with greater abilities come greater responsibilities. Would Mainland had the audacity to invade Taiwan? That's the big question.
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  3469. @jia03  Let's stop playing word game. Would Mainland China invade Chinese Taiwan? What would be the results?
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  3470. If we look into the United Nations numbers in more details. Chinese people that enjoy more freedoms/democracy have longer life expectancy. For example, Taiwan (81.0), Hong Kong (85.5), Macao (85.4) all have longer life expectancy than mainland China (78.2).
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  3471. Even in Singapore, where Chinese make up of 75.9% of the population, the life expectancy is 83.5 years, way above China.
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  3472.  @kevinwyf2008  The life expectancy of the people is not only determined by how wealthy (GDP) the country is, but also determined by social factors. Too many Americans died by non medical reasons (gun violence, suicide, mass shootings etc.) This explains the discrepancy between GDP and life expectancy.
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  3473.  @CyrusJanssen  I absolutely agree with you that the medical systems of United States are terrible. Comparing with Canada and other European countries, the differences are obviously. However, society factors should not be ignored. Why did the countries with the highest life expectancy are democracy and with freedoms?
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  3474. Of course, just because your country is democratic and has freedom, doesn't automatically mean you have a good healthcare system.
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  3475.  @CyrusJanssen  Thank you very much for your opinion. You have opened up a lot of eyes about China. We are proud to support you. Since you mentioned about Hong Kong, may I say a few words about it. Hong Kong in the 1960s may be industrialized, but it had LOTS of problems. Corruption was rampant, poverty was widespread, the city struggled to contain the flow of immigrants from mainland. Citywide riots broke out in 1966. Starting in 1970, the British government conducted monumental reforms during this period. Massive public housing to alleviate poverty, compulsory 9 year education, eliminating corruption, massive trade agreements with the west, development of the financial systems, defending people's rights to free speech and protests. Hong Kong people genuinely loved the British government, not because of a "colonial mindset" but because the British provided exactly what we wanted. This is akin to why the Chinese support the CCP, not because they like the communist ideal, but because they can see the works that were done to help the 1.4 billion people. It is upsetting that mainland Chinese netizens mocked us when we mourned the death of the Queen. Hong Kong is undoubtedly losing the luster. Hundreds of thousands of HongKongers have permanent left already in the last few years.
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  3476. @Random Chatter Great point. The sanction will continue until Putin pulls out his troops.
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  3477. ​ @rolyrodriguez1000  Mr. Shenzhou said he had excellent approval ratings among Russians. He will do well after the troops withdrawal.
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  3478. The Chinese people is not the problem. The Chinese Communist party is the greatest evil today in the world.
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  3479. Millions of Chinese Christians are persecuted by the Chinese government everyday because of their faith.
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  3480.  @erictoo1035  How come you are so sure that the Michaels are guity? Do the Michaels work for you?
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  3481. If Meng deserves a fair treatment, so are the Michaels. Don't you think China is the best country in the world?
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  3482.  @erictoo1035  Ms. Freeland said the Michaels have done nothing. And China has failed to produce any evidence that the Michaels had done anything. Is that the reason why China is not the best country in the world according to you?
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  3483.  @erictoo1035  i believe in Beijing, but show us the evidence. Everyone in here said Meng deserves a fair child, don't the Michaels deserve a fair trial?
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  3484.  @erictoo1035  How do you know that they destroy the spy network? Are you one of the spies?
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  3485.  @erictoo1035  If Michaels are indeed guilty of spying, show the evidence and sentence them accordingly. If Meng is guilty, do the same thing. Should Canada charge Meng as a spy? Of course not.
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  3486.  @freddiethompson58  how do you know that? Are you part of the 5 eyes and harming my great motherland?
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  3487.  @freddiethompson58  LOL You have an funny point. Xi Jinping's father was purged and persecuted by the CCP in the 1960s. Is he taking revenge on the party and destroying it ???? 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
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  3488. Japan chose China because USA (Trump) did not choose Japan. Japan doesn't have to agree with China's political system in order to develop a healthy trade relationship.
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  3489.  @JohnDoe-ks6jh  Have you thought about moving to China?
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  3490. @SaretGnasoh  Good for you. Best of luck. Which city/province are you going to? You can see that I am Chinese.
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  3491. @oliveirlegume3725  Of course BRICS is more than just China. But, of course, due to China's enormous economy, no question China is the most important member
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  3492. @xueshang1035  At least you guys in the United States have a choice. You can choose either a felon or a prosecutor. The choice is yours. I am from Hong Kong. We only have 1 choice as leader (chief executive). Only 1500 of the 7.4 million people can vote. Are we second-class citizens ?
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  3493.  @DrsteveTurley-fr55  What is the "US banking crisis" you're talking about? (There is a property crisis, but it's in China)
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  3494. @JohnDoe-ks6jh  Are you talking about the Ukraine? Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
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  3495. @Shenzhou.  May I know who taught the mainlanders like you to regard the HongKongers as the same family? Thanks.
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  3496. @hyc1266  For many Hong Kong people, Mandarin is their 3rd language after Cantonese and English. Understanding 3 languages for anyone is quite an accomplishment. Don't forget that many HongKongers also have local dialects such as Teochow, Taishanese, etc.
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  3497. @Shenzhou.  I am probably one of the few Chinese who don't bargain the price. But the fact that the shopkeeper singled out the HongKongers left a rather bad taste. We also heard stories about shopkeepers in Hong Kong that don't respect the mainland tourists.
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  3498. @biggpicture2930  A part of China has democracy and freedoms. What wrong with it?
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  3499. Good for United States
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  3500. The answer is simple. You basically can't afford the home anymore. See it and buy a smaller/cheaper one. Payoff the mortgage ASAP.
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  3501.  @georgewong1837  So much for Asia's world city. Why don't people embrace communism?
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  3502. Why do African migrants want to go to Europe and United States, instead of a peaceful and powerful country like China?
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  3503. ​@CyrusJanssen You hit it right on the head. China has inevitable long-term population and demographic (aging) problems. Immigration is the necessary solution. With the interconnected and multipolar world, China really should open its Immigration policy.
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  3504. I hope more westerners can have the chance to visit or live in China, like Cyrus.
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  3505. China has always threatened to invade Taiwan. How many times does PLA jet entered the Taiwan identification area every day? How many PLA missiles are aiming at Taiwan now?
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  3506.  @irenechan7193  Then vote out the USA government. You can't do it in China.
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  3507. You made a good point
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  3508. China will do it, and that's fine. Don't do any stupid ship maneuvers. This is not Top Gun Maverick.
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  3509. Yes. Putin should be jailed.
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  3510. No Universal Healthcare. Rising housing costs. Beijing should prioritize.
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  3511. @jeremiahsmith8499  Russia has escalated the war by using North Korean troops.
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  3512. @Ben Benito China is the biggest threat to human rights
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  3513. ​@john smith China has banned the import of numerous Taiwanese food products, at the same time it criticize the sanctions imposed by the US..
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  3514. @HYC 126  indeed. China clearly use this requirement for political purposes. Should Taiwan retaliate?
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  3515. If the Washington government is constantly harassing the Hawaii islands militarily, flying fighter jets daily, then Hawaii will need to buy weapons from China.
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  3516. Canada did a lot better than China and US.
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  3517.  @Shenzhou.  India has far fewer land and farmland compare with China. How is that a fair comparison?
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  3518.  @elliekwong3180  my apology. But India is a powerhouse in agriculture. Indian agriculture provides around 58% of livelihood to Indians. In recent data, agriculture is the primary source of income for half of the population that contributed 17% to 18% to their GDP. And, Indian is the largest producer of most of the fruits in the world that includes bananas, guava, mango, lemon, papaya, and vegetables including chickpea. India produced spices too, that include ginger, pepper, and chili.
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  3519. Great points
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  3520. So is Hitler
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  3521. The future of aircraft carriers is smaller, cheaper drone carriers. Possibly unmanned
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  3522. What about if China harms another country?
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  3523. What about if China want to harm another country?
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  3524.  @saturn4153 Just because the West is bad doesn't entitle China to harm others. China should settle the border dispute with India. A war between the 2 most populated countries will be a disaster.
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  3525. Beijing never listens to the cry of Hong Kong people. The one country two systems is doomed to fail
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  3526.  @Kuasarakyat2  All China had to do was did a proper investigation about her accusation. China is a GREAT country with many WONDERFUL achievements. But nobody should be about the law. Women should be respected, not silenced.
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  3527.  @CyrusJanssen  great point.
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  3528. Russia lost money, Russia lost lives. All they got was stalemate.
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  3529.  @Andrzej-uw1ho  Zelenskyy will murder Putin if he is given a chance.
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  3530. @WorcesterGB  Putin has spent trillions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of Russians died. All he got was stalemate. He is the ultimate fool
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  3531. US politicians should learn from China, mess around with female tennis players and get away with censorship.
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  3532.  @wrongchannel2780  Yes. One of the weaknesses of China (as stated by Pascal) is its lack of understanding to the mindset of western countries.
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  3533.  @wrongchannel2780  I am Chinese. Of course I need China. Lol
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  3534. Chinese citizens want peace, not war. Only CPC is willing to attack Taiwanese people.
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  3535. If Julian Assange did what he had done to the Chinese government, he would have been executed for treason, let alone be able to see his family.
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  3536. @神州 Shenzhou  propaganda news networks such as FOX, CGTN, People's Daily are known to spread misleading information. Why don't you come to Hong Kong and see why people are leaving after 2020?
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  3537. ​@神州 Shenzhou There was a 0.6% population increase in 2016, 0.8% increase in 2017, 0.8% increase in 2018. Once again, please stay off from the state owned propaganda newsmedia that blames foreign interference on everything.
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  3538. ​ @Shenzhou.  The city saw its largest mid-year population decline ever in 2022, according to official statistics. The exodus is being felt across industries from banking to education. Government figures show that over 4,000 teachers left their jobs in the past school year, a five-year high and a 70 percent spike from the year before. Why don't you come to Hong Kong and take a look? Everyone in Hong Kong knows why people are emigrating.
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  3539. ​ @Shenzhou.  you have answered your questions. Hong Kong people are leaving despite the IMF forecast.
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  3540. ​​ @Shenzhou.  Those who have been arrested (10000+) will be prosecuted accordingly. But you know and I know that 150000+ HongKongers left NOT BECAUSE OF THE FEAR OF ARREST. The national security laws had a profound effect. Great Britain had issued 80000 Visa during this period for BN(O) holders to enter. Most of the 150000+ left are NOT going to mainland China, according to the government statistics.
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  3541. This is why justice in China is controlled by the communist party.
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  3542. Women need to be respected, not censored. This is true for ANY country. China is no exception.
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  3543.  @collinshardyproust  You mean the warmonger Putin?
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  3544. The international criminal court is doing the right thing to issue arrest warrants to both Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu.
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  3545. @roseasmr6526  Russia invading Ukraine to defend Russia is akin to Nazi Germany invading Poland to defend itself, and Japan invaded China to defend itself.
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  3546. @Shenzhou.  Sure. Why don't the 400 people nominate Putin for the Nobel Peace Prize?
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  3547.  @Shenzhou.  Are you disappointed that he didn't win the prize?
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  3548. Cook your own food. It is much cheaper. ​ @yokiryuchan7655 
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  3549. As long as China doesn't recognize the freedoms and democracy that Taiwanese people are entitled to, there's no hope for peaceful reunification. The ball is firmly on China's court.
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  3550.  @CyrusJanssen  scmp is usually a well respected newspaper in Hong Kong and abroad. I admit that I don't know the reporter, maybe it is an exception?
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  3551. What about protesting the ruling party? Is it a crime?
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  3552. Why can't Canada do what China does, abolish all media networks, and let propaganda stations like CGTN broadcast 24/7.
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  3553. China is the best as far as stealing and copying.
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  3554. @davidwong5197 It takes 2 to tango.
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  3555. @supremewhip  1/5 is a lot. Have you thought about moving to Hong Kong? For the record, English is the official language there, and many people do speak English.
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  3556. @animalmother5287  For the record, I am a Canadian dentist. The Canadian government provides free dental treatment to low income seniors (starting in May 2024) and I see lots of seniors.
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  3557. @Dovid2000  excellent point. Hamas is a terrorist, it is not a government.
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  3558. The reason of the Queen's family early deaths is simple. They are all heavy heavy smokers.
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  3559. Are you talking about US military or Russian military? We know how Russian military is doing when it can't get a hold of the materials.
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  3560. ​ @reallifeengineer7214  OF course I don't represent all Chinese and neither do you. I am 100% for peaceful reunification between Mainland and Taiwan. I am not saying it will happen next week. But Beijing's hostility approach towards Taiwanese people doesn't move towards peaceful reunification.
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  3561. ​@Real Life Engineer NATO never promised stop expansion. NATO by definition is a voluntary association. Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania joined in the 1990s pushing NATO to Russia's doorstep, yet did anybody cry foul?
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  3562. ​ @reallifeengineer7214 NATO, like BRICS, is a voluntary association. Saudi Arabia (a US ally) is considering joining it.
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  3563. Do you know that the Chinese government estimated that 50 percent of the people of Shanghai (population 25 million) are depressed? They're certainly not dancing on the streets.
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  3564.  @makuohua3071  Christ was crucified for the sins of you and I. Don't understand what it had to do with freedom and democracy. What are you smoking?
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  3565. @Carbuncle0168  The people of Hong Kong, over the last 25 years, tried to change the policy to allow more democratic elections (as promised under the Basic Law). What did the Chinese government do? Jail the democratic leaders. National Security laws. Do you know why only 2 percent of the Taiwanese population support one country 2 systems?
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  3566. @Carbuncle0168  Did Beijing keep their promises (under Basic Law)and change policy to give Hong Kong democratic elections?
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  3567.  @biggpicture2930  Many countries have restrictions on spending. Chinese elections, just like North Korean, don't allow opposition parties.
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  3568.  @biggpicture2930  You mean North Korean elections? Certainly no big money there.
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  3569. @donparky1812  You said democracy is doing what people want. On June 16th 2019, 2 million Hong Kong people (out of the population of 7 million) peacefully went on the street to demand freedoms and democracy. This is by all standards a strong message from the Hong Kong people showing what they want. Did Beijing change policy?
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  3570.  @biggpicture2930  Norway, Great Britain, Canada
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  3571. @biggpicture2930  Now my turn to ask you a question. Since you said China and Hong Kong are democratic, please name a democratic country where only one party is legal?
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  3572.  @biggpicture2930 It is perfectly fine to have limitations on election spending. Is mainland China democratic, is Hong Kong democratic, can the CCP accept democracy in Taiwan under one country 2 systems? You know the answer.
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  3573.  @biggpicture2930  Have these countries considered communism or one party rule? None of them. Do you know why?
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  3574. @yaucharles91  I am not anti China. I love China. My point is the only hope for a future UNIFIED China to work and prosper, is for the ruling party (CCP) to accept democracy and freedoms in PARTS of China. For the record, some parts of China (Taiwan and smaller islands) currently enjoy democracy and freedoms. Just like Hong Kong was promised democracy and freedoms under the basic law.
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  3575.  @biggpicture2930  I have no idea why you bring up India. Are you Indian?
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  3576.  @pizzapizza6512  i am not from United States. You're mistaken. I consider myself Chinese. I love China (but not everything about China).
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  3577.  @ahpong  please consider moving to Canada. I have been living here for 30+ years. Best country in the world.
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  3578.  @xintian2299  It is obvious that mainland China is NOT A DEMOCRACY.
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  3579.  @drbingyao  I bet I know more about China that you do. How many mainland Chinese do you employ and work with everyday?
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  3580.  @drbingyao  so you find that the Chinese voting system is so superior? Is that why ccp set up propaganda channels in YouTube while banning it in China?
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  3581. CY Leung and his friends in the CCP won't be happy about it
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  3582. Australia and its people don't like to be bullied around.
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  3583. You don't have to be number 1 to be respected. That's true for USA. BUT it's also true for China.
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  3584.  @almondcaeser9587  This is economic colonialism between China and Sri Lanka.
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  3585.  @almondcaeser9587  if you have been to a payday loan before, this is exactly how Sri Lanka had gone through.
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  3586.  @wrongchannel2780  Seems like you enjoy your payday loan experience.
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  3587.  @almondcaeser9587  That's a very good point. Actually, China has border issues with many countries. India, Japan, Vietnam to name a few.
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  3588.  @wrongchannel2780  the Chinese loan is 10% of Sri Lanka foreign debt, but the term is must harsher. The interest rate is 3.4 percent.
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  3589.  @adamndirtyape  Nobody likes their sovereign country to be invade by another country. For those Chinese people who supported the Russian invasion, or even called for Zelenskyy's surrender, their own grandparents have fought the Japanese invasion and atrocities. I am Chinese, but I can't carry double standard.
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  3590.  @adamndirtyape  Vietnamese people don't like to see their country overrun by China. Same reason we HAVE TO support the Ukrainians.
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  3591.  @Shenzhou. As one of the commenter mentioned, even USA doesn't have 100% uncensored internet. Given the number of VPN users in China. I am not happy but not surprised at the deleted comments.
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  3592. ​ @Shenzhou.  It is not China following United States. It is the United States following China. I am talking about the censorship.
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  3593. If Americans are not happy about the government or internet censorship, feel free to move to China. Cyrus suggested many times that Americans should go visit China, and I fully agree with him.
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  3594. ​@神州 Shenzhou I am happy that China followed the USA path to open the economy starting in 1979. I am not an American (I am Chinese), but it seems like USA is following the Chinese path of internet censorship. Is it good? That depends on your definition of good.
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  3595. ​ @Shenzhou.  If you are happy about China censorship, and China has a right to do so. Why aren't you happy that YouTube censor comments? YouTube, just like China, has a right to do it.
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  3596.  I  That's exactly the point. The medical school standards are variable.
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  3597. China just vetoed UN sanctions towards North Korea. North Korea can develop missiles and nuclear weapons. Thank you China for willing to work with the United States.
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  3598.  @Shenzhou.  Taiwan has developed a successful democracy just like China has developed authoritarian. How would China force Taiwan to accept the CCP? What would be the accountability if CCP goes wrong governing Taiwan like starting another cultural revolution? I am in favor of Taiwan being a part of China but China offers no way to move the 2 territories together.
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  3599.  @yuanfangli9272  please note that Taiwan has realized the danger of authoritarian rule and rejected one party state. They are a part of China but doesn't belong to CCP.
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  3600.  @Shenzhou.  If mainland Chinese have to right to choose their political system, then Taiwanese (a part of China) also have the right to choose their political system.
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  3601.  @eonglee44  yes. China needs an "exit plan" to eventually loosening the Shanghai lock down.
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  3602. Cyrus said the Chinese government was aware of the education problem in Shenzhen. Does the Chinese government aware of the feelings of the people of Hong Kong?
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  3603.  @chowwh308  If protests are good for the motherland, why do they ban ALL protests in Hong Kong? HK people are NOT looking for independence and you know that. The Chinese constitution ALLOW protests in China, so what happened to Hong Kong?
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  3604.  @francisfoo6114  Riots will only harm Hong Kong.
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  3605.  @chowwh308  Why did the government ban peaceful protests? According to Cyrus, protests are good for China.
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  3606.  @chowwh308  That means they ban on everything they don't like. Isn't that simple enough?
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  3607.  @chowwh308  They haven't approved anything since the national security law.
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  3608. President Xi emphasized that Chinese democracy is a core issue of China (on his final address to President Biden in Peru). But if Beijing doesn't address the democracy promise in Hong Kong and doesn't respect the democratic elections in Taiwan (both Hong Kong and Taiwan are part of China), how do other countries respect the totalitarianism of China?
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  3609. @payslips  I respectfully disagree. Do you want to live in a totalitarian state like North Korea or Eritrea? Even Pakistani or Indian don't want to move there.
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  3610. @DucaTech  Hong Kong was denied democracy due to strong objections from the Chinese government. The British tried to implement it in the 60s and 70s, Premier Zhou Enlai had threatened to invade Hong Kong should the British do so. There was no chance Britain to defend Hong Kong from the Chinese army. These are all in declassified official documents from the British government. Did you think Britain did the right thing?
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  3611. You can't and shouldn't believe everything on the internet. There's no coup in China.
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  3612.  @QuentinKLEau  that's a good point
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  3613.  @f16poor  Are you on drugs? What kind of evidence do you have?
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  3614. The latest news. Meng will be freed soon. Great. The Michaels must also be released as soon as possible.
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  3615.  holly wood So why do you think Hong Kong people want democracy?
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  3616. Indeed Sanction is bad. Is this why China banning import of Australian coal?
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  3617. I don't think any side wants war.
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  3618. China is definitely a suspect.
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  3619. Pray for China not to invade Taiwan.
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  3620. There is no international definition of sovereign air space. It can be as high as 160 km (the low end of satellite orbit). If a US balloon enters the Chinese air space, China has every right to shoot it down. Just like the US did.
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  3621. Actually, non American newspapers like people's daily and Global Times severely damaged China's reputation as a free society. As a Chinese, we feel so shameful for these propaganda.
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  3622.  @Shenzhou.  Manned landing is much more complicated than landing on the opposite side.
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  3623. @神州 Shenzhou  If China is capable of manned landing, it would have. The presence of human with the associated life support is the most complicated part.
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  3624. Did the 200000 Russian who died dug their own graves, or did Putin did for them?
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  3625.  @chadh6855  well said 👏.
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  3626. @stom8360  There's no perfect country, and China is no exception. The problem is that the Chinese Communist Party refuses to accept criticism. The recent "dictator" comment by Biden is a great example. There are many dictators in the world today (including many US allies), but only China can't stand the criticism.
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  3627. It is called the home field advantage. Proud of what the Finn had done.
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  3628. US people have the rights to choose their government. Does it mean Hong Kong people should have the rights to choose their government?
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  3629.  @thetruthandnobs2  Hong Kong is NOT a country. But the local population was promised under BASIC LAW to choose their local government. Cities all over the world are allowed to choose their own local government.
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  3630.  @Shenzhou.  what Trump did to Meng was very wrong. This greatly damaged his reputation. Just like the Hong Kong Extradition bill damaged its reputation.
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  3631. To say the Michaels are guilty is the same as saying Meng is guilty. There's no evidence for all 3.
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  3632. @Bisayang ManokCourt of law? They weren't even given consulate representation. By the constitution, the court of law is completely controlled by the CCP.
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  3633. Taiwan is a part of China. Taiwan has never been part of communism.
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  3634.  @dflatt1783  great point. If Beijing insisted that Taiwan is part of China, then flying warplanes will only alienate the Taiwanese into independence. If the US airforce is flying hostile flights to (for example) Alaska many times daily, how would the Alsakans feel?
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  3635.  @CyrusJanssen  Cyrus, you should make a video about the disappearance of Peng Shuai. We are proud of China, but the way Beijing handled this is despicable. Freedom is safe from reporting sexual assault from other (no matter how important the person is) without censorship and forced disappearance. The Olympic is coming soon and Peng is a 3 time Olympian proudly serving China, does Chinese woman deserve to be treated that way?
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  3636.  @Shenzhou.  Sure. These will drive Taiwanese to vote for independence.
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  3637.  @CyrusJanssen  You didn't not mention that Hong Kong and Beijing governments did not respond to the peaceful demonstration of Hong Kong. Cyrus, you were in Hong Kong during 2014 PEACEFUL occupied Central protest, did Beijing and Hong Kong governments respond?
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  3638.  @Shenzhou.  So, is it OK for US navy to fry fighter jets JUST OUTSIDE CHINESE WATERS everyday ?
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  3639.  @Shenzhou.  what about the demands for other Hong Kong people? Any dialog?
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  3640.  @Shenzhou.  Cyrus participated in the peaceful occupied Central movement. Did the government listen?
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  3641.  @Shenzhou.  The majority of Taiwanese people support the status quoted, despite the warmongering actions by Beijing. I agree with you
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  3642.  @Shenzhou.  Did she dialog? You said no and blame it on the protesters, but she DID.
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  3643.  @Shenzhou.  Weather is not the only factor for the disaster in Great Leap forward. Poor plannings and disaster policies are unquestionably the major causes of millions of death. https://youtu.be/xWRhPf9Qzmw
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  3644.  @Shenzhou.  September 26th, 2019. Look it up yourself. You said she refused to dialog due to the unreasonable demand. She promised further dialog, but never carried out. Don't blame the protestors.
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  3645.  @Shenzhou.  So why is she being confined? Forced disappearance? Did she break any law? How do you know that the sexual assault is being investigated? The government didn't say that.
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  3646.  @Shenzhou.  I respect you love China, but please don't say anything that the government didn't do. Don't blame the weather 100% on great leap forward, everyone know that Mao is responsible. Even Beijing admitted.
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  3647.  @CyrusJanssen  these laws were pushed back not because of the Occupied Central movement, but due to strong public opposition. The movement was completely censored in China in ALL the platforms (wechat, weibo etc.) and media reporting were forbidden. The organizers were jailed. In other words, peaceful movement achieved NOTHING. Still, proud 👍of the fact that you participated. Had Carrie Lam scrapped the bill in Feb/March/April/May/early June in 2019, as she was advised to do, violence could have been avoided.
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  3648.  @Shenzhou. private company should never take profits over national security. That's true for both China and USA
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  3649.  @Shenzhou.  even the Beijing government said poor planning is the main reason for the failure of the Great leap forward. Bad weather occurs regularly, but historic catastrophe is not just weather alone. Maybe you should stick with the North Korea
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  3650. That's a great point
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  3651.  @jellybeanABCDE  Absolutely agree. Banning them are good for this channel as it creates a healthy environment for discussion.
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  3652.  @jellybeanABCDE  Propaganda is a central part of the Chinese Communist Party. Everyone knows.
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  3653.  Eddie Hughes  She's bringing the American values to China. If she has no problem with it, I (as a fellow Chinese) have no problem with it.
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  3654. The freedoms and democracies of Taiwan must be protected
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  3655. China is not perfect. But what is the last time the government of China said it's not perfect
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  3656. So when the government stop buying Chinese shares, the foreign capital will leave China again?
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  3657. China holds military parades all the time. Did anyone complain about the costs?
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  3658. You gotta like the creativity of the Chinese.
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  3659. @bobevans9996 Foreigners are not allowed to buy Chinese properties. Should this law be repealed?
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  3660.  @maxpower8429  That's the big problem facing China now. Overbuilding is a serious issue.
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  3661. @bredoom  "OVERTIME " many have been completed for years already. The Chinese government doesn't have a concrete plan to deal with this serious problem. In YouTube, we readily criticize Western governments that failed to do the jobs. Can Chinese people like us criticize our government?
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  3662. @bredoom  Then why not wait 5 to 15 years to build them? The Chinese population is shrinking. What would happen in 15 years if there's no demand? If this happens in the USA, the voters will hold the government responsible and vote it out. What can we Chinese people do?
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  3663.  @Overworkedandunderpaid  Goliath was a threat. Check the Bible. Goliath was against God's people.
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  3664.  @redblueyankee8343  Has David (China) declared war on Goliath?
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  3665. @DccAnh  So why does this warmonger guy said China is David and want to fight the United States? Is he/she a communist party member?
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  3666. That's why Taiwanese people reject communist rules.
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  3667.  @yunko9369  If the Freedom Convoy exists in China, those people will be arrested IMMEDIATELY without mercy. Is this what you want the government to do?
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  3668. @watchshowman9664  The problem is, everything in Hong Kong are security issues. Holocaust was Nazi Germany's "security issues " as well. Do you agree?
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  3669. @user-qv5hy4wf4m  China doesn't intervene on Hong Kong? Give me a break, everyone in Hong Kong knows about China's involvement. The National security laws were part of it (it never passed the Hong Kong legislation. It was imposed directly from Beijing). China doesn't even hide their involvement.
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  3670. Is that the reason why China discouraged Christmas celebration?
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  3671. @Ray Go  Strong leader? Why not move to Russia? The stromg leader is looking soldiers like you to be sacrificed.
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  3672. Ultimately, the peace deal between Palestinians and Israeli will need to be brokered and stabilized by the United Nations. The 2 state solution is the key. The purpose of the United Nations is to maintain peace in times of crisis, as it exists RIGHT NOW.
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  3673. @grinningguise7679  Israel tried the one state get along model for decades. It is clear that things are not working out. Israeli and Palestinians are embroiled in a cycle of violence, which is clearly unacceptable.
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  3674.  @Shenzhou.  I truly agree 👍 with you about the lack of understanding of the western mindset and inability to put across the Chinese message by the Chinese MSM.
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  3675.  @Shenzhou.  I somewhat disagree with you about "colonial mindset " of overseas Chinese. People like Simu Liu, Eileen Gu are proud of the Chinese heritage and are anything but colonists.
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  3676.  @kellikelli4413  The best way to protect the seniors from COVID is to make sure their got vaccinated (and booster as indicated). Lock downs, especially prolonged ones, are hard for seniors as well.
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  3677.  @Shenzhou.  62% elderly vaccination is unacceptable,especially for a crowded, world class city like Shanghai. Haven't they learn something from Hong Kong?
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  3678.  @Shenzhou.  It is not too late. There are vaccine mandate for seniors in Canada. In Ontario, the vaccine rate (2+dose) for seniors is 94%. Hong Kong seniors vaccination rate was embarrassing but had picked up after the current wave. It is certainly not too late for Shanghai to ramp up the vaccination.
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  3679.  @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong has imposed a vaccine mandate, even stricter than Canada. Still, the low vaccination rate among the seniors was embarrassing, no question about it.
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  3680.  @Shenzhou.  low vaccination rate is embarrassing and unacceptable. Whether it is Shanghai, Hong Kong or other cities. What are you talking about?
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  3681.  @Shenzhou.  don't play words with me. It is unacceptable and embarrassing for both cities. What do you think about the low vaccination for both Shanghai ad Hong Kong?
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  3682.  @Shenzhou.  I support both rapid vaccination and lock down in Shanghai. We have gone through lock down of many cities all over the world. What do you think?
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  3683.  @Shenzhou.  Canada doesn't force seniors to vaccinate against their will (must be another misinformation from Chinese MSM). But without the vaccinate seniors could not go to restaurants or movies etc. That's why the vaccination rate is so high.
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  3684.  @Shenzhou.  The immunity from the vaccine takes effect 2 weeks after the vaccination, not a few months. Please be informed.
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  3685.  @Shenzhou.  If you have friends and relatives living in Shanghai (or anywhere in China), please give them the correct information and ask them to vaccinate ASAP. This is important especially for seniors.
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  3686.  @Shenzhou.  The immunity of the first dose starts 2 weeks after immunization. But you will still need 2 dose to be considered fully immunized. My colleague from Shanghai has asked her family to get vaccinated. You should do the same.
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  3687.  @Shenzhou.  of course I got vaccinated. It is the public duty. If more Shanghai people got vaccinated 4 to 5 weeks ago at the beginningof the lock down, Shanghai will be opening now as the immunity will kick in and the rate of infection will decline.
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  3688.  @Shenzhou.  1st dose is not fully immunized but certainly better than nothing. Check the numbers. It is definitely NOT TOO LATE for the Shanghai people (or everyone else) to get their first shot.
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  3689.  @TheNewGreenIsBlue  you are correct. Vaccine is never strictly mandated for seniors in Canada. But it is highly encouraged. You need the Vaccine passport to go to restaurants, movies theaters or hockey games or visit someone in the long term care home. I have a slightly different opinion regarding vaccine mandate in China. I think it would work well, since mainland Chinese generally trust their government (they really don't have a choice).It works well in Hong Kong, which is a part of China.
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  3690.  @Shenzhou.  It takes 21 to 28 days to get the second dose and become fully vaccinated. But even one dose of vaccine offer some level of immunity to COVID. And the immunity starts 14 days after the shot. The fact that more than 1 million senior Shanghai residents DIDN'T EVEN GET THEIR FIRST SHOT is fueling the outbreak.
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  3691. For those who have friends and relatives living in Shanghai (or anywhere in China), please ask them to get vaccinated (whether it is dose 1, 2 or 3) as soon as possible. IT IS NEVER TOO LATE. Our thoughts are with China.
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  3692. Many Chinese kids want to grow up as internet influencers. Just like the Americans.
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  3693. Taiwanese people deserve freedom and democracy instead of being oppressed by the autocratic CCP.
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  3694.  @tomtom9792  If China has nuclear submarine, why can't Australia has it?
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  3695.  @Shenzhou.  The treaty doesn't forbid nuclear power submarine. Only nuclear weapons.
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  3696.  @Shenzhou.  please check carefully. Nuclear power submarine is not the same as Nuclear weapons. Australia is forbidden to have Nuclear weapons.
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  3697. For example, Japan had nuclear power ship, but never had nuclear weapons (and won't be for the foreseeable futures).
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  3698.  @Shenzhou.  Japanese can have a nuclear submarine if she wants. China has many nuclear submarines. Both countries are entitled to defend themselves. What's wrong with it?
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  3699.  @Shenzhou.  Having nuclear submarines are not the same as nuclear weapons. The key process is the enrichment.
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  3700. Arbitrary arrest is nothing new for China.
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  3701. ​@The Real Life Even the United States recognizes that Taiwan is part of China, not an independent country.
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  3702. ​ @stoa7302  That's a great point. How would Beijing try to gather support of the Taiwanese youths?
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  3703. ​ @ashleylaurin6531  China's economy, just like Taiwan, also relies heavily in export. That's a reality. We all benefit
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  3704. ​@神州 Shenzhou The reason why Taiwan adopted democracy is due to the demand of the Taiwanese people, not westerners. Democratic election started in 1996.
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  3705. If America is unable to protect its own citizens from being harmed and killed by fellow citizens through firearms, then how can we call the United States the leader of freedoms and democracy?
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  3706.  @jp95js  Just to supplement your point able Hong Kong. Hong Kongers are Chinese and generally like China. They do distrust and fear CCP (hate is probably too strong a word) and treasure the freedom of speech/press/religion that mainlamders don't have.
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  3707.  @drbingyao  let's be clear about that. China has been threatening to invade Taiwan by force on a continuous basis. That's why their fighter planes fly over Taiwan territory almost daily.
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  3708.  @tomtube1012 So you agree with Xi that he has threatened to invade Taiwan militarily. Flying military aircraft over airspace is the first step of invasion.
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  3709.  @jp95js  Since you mentioned about migration out of Hong Kong. Last year over 100,000 people have migrated out of the city (this is official numbers).
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  3710.  @tomtube1012  no more democracy or freedom now in Hong Kong. No wonder hundreds of thousands of people have left the city.
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  3711. China should import coal from Australia. Say sorry to Australia if needed.
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  3712.  @aungaisum8654  Yes. The Pakistan president just proved the effectiveness of the Chinese vaccine.
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  3713.  @tcthomas9071  As a Christian brother, I would say Putin can be the 666 described in Revelation.
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  3714. @zelenskythegaynazi8680  Russia is dumb enough to start a war that causes 11 billion dollars a week and after 2 years in stalemate.
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  3715. @JorgeSilva-yp7gi Divide and conquer is Russia's strategy. That's how Russia gained control of Crimea and China. USA should learn a thing or 2 from Russia.
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  3716. @samwang5475  China already did. No offense, but the US is so slow.
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  3717. @renekton1237  I do. I also know that many Chinese students study in Ukraine. Ukraine is an important member of the belt and road initiative. The friendship between China and Ukraine should have no limit.
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  3718. @fr78lzw54  Nikita Khrushchev was a Ukrainian. He was born in Kurst, the present Ukraine/Russia border. He grew up in Donetsk. Josef Stalin appointed him a political commissar in Kiev and he was responsible for the defense of Ukraine against Nazi invasion in 1941. He was General Secretary of the Soviet Union from 1956 to 1964. And you said he's a Nazi??? Maybe you and Putin need some Denazification.
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  3719.  @darty4421  the Iraqi are definitely not glorifying Saddam Hussein.
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  3720. @darty4421  Why should they glorify US? Ukraine is brutally invaded by Russia, are the Ukrainians glorifying Russia?
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  3721.  @darty4421  Are the Ukrainians glorifying Russia?
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  3722. @user-ks5hu7gk9n  1) Nazi Germany was never in a military position to take over the entire Soviet Union. 2) The area belonged to Russia LONG AGO. It was recognized universally as Polish in 1939. It didn't give the Soviet Union the justification to invade. For example, the Mongols occupied China between years 1279 and 1368. Can Mongolia today invade China? Of course not.
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  3723.  @NamemaNSl thank you for your opinion. Using your logic, South Vietnam invited USA to participate in the Vietnam War. The Afghanistan government killed 3000 Americans on 9/11. So was the Vietnam War and the Afghanistan War justified
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  3724.  @lailahwcusansdbdb  where were you during 911?
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  3725.  @truth895  USA is not in Ukraine. Why is Russia in Ukraine?
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  3726.  @derkonig162  Great. Should Russia invade Germany? We love Russia so much.
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  3727.  @IsGooshy  They are immigrating to the United States, but not going to Russia. Why?
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  3728. @cheems2525  Many US invasions were completely unjustified and simply wrong, many people will agree with me. Yet it doesn't give Russia the justification to invade Ukraine. What did you think of China's invasion of Vietnam in 1979?
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  3729. @cheems2525  I am Chinese. I have witnessed my country being repeatedly invaded by foreign countries with dire losses in life. That's why territorial sovereignty must be respected. Point 1 of the Chinese peace plan for Ukraine stated that territorial sovereignty of BOTH countries must be respected. Crimea is part of Ukraine as recognized by the Chinese and virtual all countries of the world. And yes, Taiwan is part of China.
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  3730. @baloz8974  Ukraine is an independent country. It has already been influenced by Russia, but people are sick and tired of it. Ukraine's largest trading partner is not Russia, but China. If China refuses external influences by the United States, shouldn't Ukraine refuse external influences by Russia? Chinese people have gay rights, is it because of United States?
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  3731. ​@toniplarr3791 Sure. I guess UK should invade Hong Kong using your logic.
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  3732. To say Putin is a great leader of Russia is like saying Adolf Hitler is a great leader of Germany. The GDP of Germany grew during Nazi rules, driven by war economy. Putin Russia is operating the same thing. Putin has imprisoned or killed virtually all of his political opponents, including Prigozhin.
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  3733. China has disturbed HKSAR in a big way.
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  3734.  @f1aziz  If Beijing doesn't want America to treat China as enemy, then it should not have responded to American actions/ rhetorics as enemy.
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  3735.  @jparsit  you hit it right on.👍
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  3736.  @f1aziz  I agree with you. China is getting stronger and good to see. But wolf warriors diplomacy will not work for either United States or China.
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  3737. Choosing China can be dangerous
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  3738. Many Chinese people join the communist party because this is the only way for them to advance economically, politically and socially. This is hardly a unique situation. Similar to Nazi Germany. Many had no choice but to join.
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  3739. Putin has to stop the war immediately.
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  3740.  @davidlazarus67  Why are the bosses rich? Russia also has rich bosses.
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  3741. @Shenzhou.  yes. The purchasing power for the Russian artillery shells is second to none. Even more than the USA. Russia is basically a wartime economy now, which accounts for the GDP growth. Every day in the Ukraine War causes Russia 500 million to 1 billion US$. High growth in the military economy results in the macroeconomic indicators biased towards the defense orders, so the collapse of civilian production by 10% was not reflected in the GDP.
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  3742. @averysim7709  Now Finland is part of NATO and Finland is in Russia's doorstep. Putin is really shooting himself in the foot.
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  3743.  @dragan3290 How much do you pay for your RT subscription?
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  3744. China lacks the battle experience and logistical support to successfully conquer Taiwan.
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  3745.  @Shenzhou.  glad that the American voters made the right choice. Had Trump won, Meng will still be stuck in Canada.
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  3746. American should have supplied more weapons to Ukraine. Putin is the new Hitler.
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  3747.  @gottagowork  you are absolutely right. Wearing mask was actually a Japanese culture to prevent cross infection, and it quickly spread to China. Credits to the Asian people.
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  3748. HONG Kong was denied democracy during the colonial rule because of the severe opposition from the Chinese government. Beijing threatened to invade HONG Kong if democracy was given.
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  3749. Battleship is expensive. Are you willing to pay for it?
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  3750. If the United States is self sabotaging itself, other democratic countries will rise up to become the new leaders of the west.
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  3751. ​​ @saretahwarlim8982  what about avoid dealing with Russia?
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  3752.  @Meathead-10810  Russia doesn't need to sanction you. Russia will just invade you. The definition of warmongering.
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  3753.  Sheng Ye  Hong Kong has been part of Qing dynasty and the Republic of China. Shouldn't it been returned to Taiwan?
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  3754. @Shenzhou.  China stopped importing Coal from Australia in late 2020, it took almost a year for the reserves to be consumed, and city blackouts appeared. Both Chinese and Americans should persuade their respective governments not to pursue decoupling.
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  3755. @Shenzhou.  Had China willing to import coal from Australia, the shortage and blackout would not happen in the first place. China needs to put the people first before using decoupling as a political weapon. This is a lesson for AMERICAN POLITICIANS to learn.
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  3756. @pleeli213  If you justified China's actions to decoupling, are you justified United States' actions to decoupling? I am Chinese and want the best of my people. Are you an American? The Chinese government didn't replace the lost coal import, and the Chinese people paid the price.
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  3757. @moeza114  As of 2023, coal accounted for 56 percent of China's energy production according to Chinese State Run media. You should travel to China to check out what China is looking like.
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  3758. @daffyduck4195  Good for you. Were there a lot of people there? It is good to see the manufacturing countries recovering from the pandemic.
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  3759. @ngokchai  So, with so much coal reserves, why did the coal shortage and power outages occur? Is the FBI responsible for it?
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  3760. @ngokchai What are you talking about?Environmental and safety reasons China didn't import Australia coal in 2021. Environmental and safety reasons China did import in 2023. EVERYONE knows why China decouple from Australian coal.
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  3761.  @TheJayJayYangMehMeh  That's a good point. Give credits to the Chinese manufacturers.
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  3762. @Shenzhou.  Of course, I know the scale of China. With so much time to prepare, why did the coal shortage occur? Of course, mistakes do occur for every country, China not excluded. But if it was OK for China to decouple Australia for political reasons, will it be OK for the United States to decouple with China for political reasons? That's the point.
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  3763. ​@Shenzhou. If China is allowed to use decoupling as a political weapon, should we allow United States to use decoupling as a political weapon.
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  3764. Saying democracy doesn't work under the Chinese culture, is the same as saying democracy doesn't work under the Korean culture.
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  3765.  @overlordborn6131  you have a very good point. 👍
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  3766. The answer is yes. You can be drafted when you live in China. Wanna go there?
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  3767. Julian Assange hacked the computer leaked classified political information. Jimmy Lai's crime was he criticized the Chinese government and XJP. Completely different scenarios. If Julian Assange did the same crime in China, he would have been shot on the spot
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  3768. Chinese will not kill Chinese. That's why the PLA is flying fighter jets to Taiwanese water everyday to provoke the Chinese. Are the PLA crossing the line?
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  3769. If Go player is Hong Kong, then the checker player must be Beijing.
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  3770.  @dennisbay1629  isn't it obvious?
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  3771.  @dennisbay1629  I love China, but how much does Beijing know about freedom and rights?
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  3772.  @abdirahmanhussein3899  You think Dr. Sun broke the National Security Law?
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  3773.  @dennisbay1629  Many eastern countries have freedoms and rights too, and they were not brought in by the west. What are you referring to?
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  3774. How about Hong Kong politicians that are puppets are Beijing and don't represent Hong Kong people? They are traitors too.
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  3775. @Dave-bf2lc  Germany only has 1 leader between 1933 and 1945. Does it make Hitler a great leader? How many special military operations Hitler/Putin have committed?
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  3776.  @Dave-bf2lc  Zelenskyy should have learned from Putin to kill all his political opponents. He didn't. Democracy means something to Ukraine and Ukrainians.
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  3777. @Shenzhou. These opposition candidates were allowed by Putin because Putin knew they wouldn't change the election results. What happened to the candidate Grigory Alekseyevich Yavlinsky? What happened to Alexei Navalny?
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  3778.  @Shenzhou.  I didn't say Grigory Alekseyevich Yavlinsky or Alexei Navalny would definitely change the outcome. I asked what happened to them?
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  3779. ​ @Shenzhou. And, of course, what happened to Yevgeny Prigozhin?
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  3780. @Shenzhou. Why was Yavlinsky banned from running in 2024, despite collecting over 100000 signatures as according to the law?
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  3781. @Shenzhou.  why did Prigozhin die under mysterious circumstances? Why there wasn't an investigation? If such a major political death occurs in the States or other countries, there will be a thorough investigation to see who is reasonable. Why did none take place? With this kind of system, can we call the Russian elections free and fair?
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  3782. @harryflashman4542  Russians don't have any other choices. All political opponents have been exiled, jailed, or murdered. Putin has constructed a system of absolute power akin to the Tsar in imperial Russia. He can murdered Yevgeny Prigozhin without any repercussion. Just like Adolf Hitler in Germany, it will end in disaster in the battlefield.
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  3783. These Asia Pacific countries choose China economically (given China is a economic powerhouse). At the same time, they choose United States militarily (given their no.1 military in the world). There's really no problem about this. Even traditional and powerful US allies such as Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea, China remains their no.1 trade partner. Economic ties are most important for these countries.
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  3784. Don't forget Taiwan as well. As USA and Taiwan are getting closer militarily and politically, China remains the no.1 trading partner.
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  3785. You describe perfectly the situation between China and Taiwan now. The aggressive one is not always the righteous.
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  3786.  @tigerzwb  Yes, China does. And it's not difficult to find out. Want some?
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  3787. Russia bombs while China builds. Actually, Russia bombs so much that it is running out of bombs.
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  3788. Putin will stop the war and atrocities in Ukraine if China seriously wants him to stop.
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  3789. What have China done to Hong Kong lately?
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  3790.  @楊蕙萍-p7h  Stalin brought security back by sending millions to gulag. National security laws. Nicely done.
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  3791. We love China, we just don't like one of the Chinese political party. Anything wrong with it?
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  3792. Hong Kong is a part of China. But CCP doesn't know how to run Hong Kong.
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  3793.  @blakenewton2781  Absolutely agree with you. We have to diffuse the situation as soon as possible.
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  3794. Nobody want RMB. It can't even be traded freely thanks to CCP.
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  3795. @Cq9xlvrMoi7_user  Have you seen your homeland invaded by another country?
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  3796. Why not just swim across to Taiwan? It's cheaper 😅
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  3797. The Ukraine War has broken Russia FOREVER. Russia is spending 40% of the GDP in the war. Independent pollster Levada Center of Russia showed that the majority of Russia wanted the war to end. Cyrus said in the video that all governments must listen to its people. Should Putin listen to the Russians and end the war?
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  3798. 以和為貴。Hope that China and Taiwan peacefully reunited. Threatening Taiwan for war doesn't help.
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  3799. There will be a war between China and Taiwan in your lifetime. Thanks to the CCP.
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  3800. BVD is an extremely successful company, but Elon Musk just had a successful trip to China regarding self driving models, and the Tesla stock price rose 12 percent. You can call it a win-win scenario.
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  3801.  @dice138  Don't forget China is the largest auto market in the world, and Tesla is a US $600 billion company.
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  3802. No country will sustain explosive economic growth over a prolonged period. The Chinese housing crisis and local government debts remain serious issues heading into 2024. Slowdown is virtually inevitable. Will it result in economic collapse? No way. The foundation is strong enough.
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  3803. ​@weizhang2834 that's the point
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  3804. Nobody outside the CCP knows whether he was a spy. Chinese court system is world famous for the wrong reason.
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  3805.  @jaja3359  that's what BRICS was supposed to be. They should have expelled Putin and Russia for it.
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  3806. Living in Canada you have the best Healthcare system at cheap or no cost. Please you have internet freedom unlike a totalitarian regime such as China.
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  3807. What about the Eastern state run media such as CGTN? Are they warmongering?
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  3808.  @Coumei2009  Canada cannot just send Meng to US directly. Meng is entitled to appeal the extradition. She did. Only in China where the legal system is fully controlled by the communist party. Are you proud of China?
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  3809.  @Coumei2009  How do you know that the Michaels are spies in China? Can Canada arrest Meng and try her as spy? Then we don't have to worry about extradition to the fxxking united States, right?
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  3810.  @Coumei2009  The Chinese legal system is controlled by the communist party. That's why it doesn't meet international standards. Ask Cyrus. He knows.
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  3811.  @QuentinKLEau  So if Canada arrest Meng for spying and try her in secret, you don't have a problem with it.
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  3812.  @QuentinKLEau  If "others" have problems about randomly arresting Meng, then "others" have problems about randomly arresting the Michaels. No tricks, no brainwashing, just simple logic. Isn't it?
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  3813. @Stephen Wx  Since 2021, the U.S. Government has helped close more than 800 two-way trade and investment deals across 47 African countries for a total estimated value of over $18 billion, and the U.S. private sector has closed investment deals in Africa valued at $8.6 billion. Don't watch Eastern state run media like CGTN.
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  3814.  @CyrusJanssen  I blame the Hong Kong government since 1997. They are too good in "aligning with Beijing", but failed to gain the trust of the Hong Kong people. That's the difference between the Chief executives and the governors. You can't govern a place without public support. That's why universal suffrage was written in the basic law. I admire President Xi, but universal suffrage is needed to gain the trust of the people. I would like to support you. How can I do it?
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  3815.  @CyrusJanssen  I strongly believe that Hong Kong is a part of China.
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  3816. The Ukraine War can even end tomorrow morning. It was Russia who started the invasion, it will be Russia who stop the invasion.
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  3817.  @jackchiu7560  what's wrong with it? China pay in US dollars anyway.
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  3818. Thank you Cyrus Janssen for your tireless efforts to promote China/ US relationship. Extreme nationalism is not beneficial to any country. Mike Pempeo, just like Hu Xijin of Global Times, are famous for spreading hate and disinformation, and damaging China/US relationship. Glad that USA has free elections, and Americans can vote his party out of power. As a Chinese, I sincerely hope that one day we can have a say in our government. Glad to see that protests are springing up against the government in Beijing.
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  3819.  @jamessun7721  every politician sucks. Including Carrie Lam.
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  3820.  @maxsweetman6341  Unfortunately, Chinese people still are not allowed to research what happened in June 4th 1989.
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  3821. @ping Gopo I am from a country that ban YouTube, leading the world in internet censorship and rank 177 out of 180 out of press freedom according to reporters without borders. I guess I should be proud of it.
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  3822.  @maxsweetman6341  Yes. America forbids Chinese search engines from searching for June 4th Tiananman massacre. American propaganda lies are the worse.
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  3823.  @maxsweetman6341  Yes. China is looking forward not backwards. That's why they're still banning Tiananmen and censoring everything associated with it. 32 years after the massacre. Is it because Chinese people are smart and have a good grasp of history?
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  3824. @Frank Muller good point. 60 million Chinese people had been killed during the Great leap forward and cultural revolution. So far, no apologies, no accountability, no compensation.
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  3825. We love to target civilians.
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  3826. People took a blind eyes for the Russian Atrocities in Syria, Afghanistan and Crimea.
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  3827. Russia has spent trillions dollars and losses hundreds of thousands of men with virtually nothing to show for. This is the definition of loss. China's foreign minister Wang Yi was right yesterday, this war should have been avoided by Russia after all.
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  3828. Pray that Putin will stop the attack on Ukraine, including Russian speaking areas.
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  3829. China is addicted to making enemies around the world.
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  3830. Why CGTN didn't report the record low embarrassing voters turnout? Last election it was 58%, this time it's only 30%.
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  3831. @grandwonder5858  I understand your opinion. But don't you feel that the US government under Biden is much less hostile and combative towards China than under Donald Trump? Remember, it was Trump who initiated the trade war, Remember the "China Flu" comments. Right now, with Biden, there are at least regular exchanges and conversations.
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  3832. @ronalddunne3413  Russia (then Soviet Union) went to war in Afghanistan for 9 years, starting in 1979. How did it turn out? Why wouldn't Russia lose this time?
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  3833. @lorneiggulden7123  Sure. Soviet tried its luck in Afghanistan and didn't work out. China got busted in Vietnam too. Russia is repeating its mistakes and fumbling in Ukraine.
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  3834. @lorneiggulden7123  Sure. The Soviet tried its luck in Afghanistan and didn't work out. China got busted in Vietnam too.
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  3835. Shenzhou's comments didn't age well.
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  3836. Several years ago, China itself had a baby formula crisis. Canada and Australia had to step up and supply mainland China. It was a win-win scenario.
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  3837.  @CyrusJanssen  The bias of news media are not just America alone. Other countries such as China, Russia, India, Australia etc. all have bias problems.
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  3838.  @stopwarstop7334  China and Indian had border fight last year that causes dozens of deaths. China and India had war last century. That's why they have a bad relationship.
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  3839.  @watchshowman9664  if State media is biased, nobody is going to believe it. That's the problem for China. If all the media in US are State media, would the Americans trust them?
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  3840.  @watchshowman9664  State media don't just report new, they comment on them. Of course, China is not the only country who does that.
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  3841. China survived without a free and independent press. It is a strong country. Do you have a problem?
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  3842.  @MandolinBocchi  I agree with you regarding the Chinese people. Do you think Chinese like us deserve press freedom?
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  3843. If you can't beat them, join them. So Russia can't beat Ukraine/NATO, should Putin join NATO?
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  3844. EVERYONE knows China criticize United States all the time.
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  3845. Brilliant video. It will be impossible to measure the qualities of life for different countries. If you want rapid financial growth, centralized stable government, economic development, then China is easily number 1. If freedom of speech, freedom of press and freedom of religion etc. are important to you, then China may not be an ideal choice.
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  3846. And this is why so many people in Hong Kong are leaving for the west. Because they are looking for a better quality of life, with their definitions.
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  3847.  @AmelieZh  I respect your definition of freedom(s). I remembered many years ago I was being yelled at while shopping in Shenzhen. Of course, things have changed. These can occur in many countries. China ranks 176 out of 180 in terms of press freedom by Reporters without Borders.
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  3848.  @shanwnt1657  I criticize USA many times. I am not an American so I can be biased. Do you have a problem?
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  3849.  @dennisrichards7994  Chinese officials criticize USA all the time (check out CGTN). Does it justify American sanction towards CHINA?
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  3850. China has stolen all the secrets of the F35 so of course there's no further interest.
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  3851. Freedom is important. But we don't fight a pandemic with freedom. We fight a pandemic with rules and responsibilities.
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  3852. That's absolutely true
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  3853. @LoC28C  Yes, Hong Kong people can still commemorate June 4th, or is it a lie?
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  3854.  @bearpolo3618  The latest development is that Chinese cases have risen to more than 10000 per day, the highest in 6 months. Time for loosening? I don't think Mr. Shenzhou agree with you.
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  3855.  @Shenzhou.  Unfortunately they didn't save the life of the 3 year old with carbon monoxide poisoning
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  3856.  @bearpolo3618  of course I know. The Hang Sang index was down 32% for the year 2022 while China was keeping the Zero COVID policy. How was your portfolio doing?
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  3857.  @bearpolo3618  You think the Chinese citizens should vote for a different political party instead of the CPC?
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  3858.  @Shenzhou.  China should have done it a long time ago. The introduction of omicron variant changed the course of the pandemic. Sad and worried about the rapidly increasing daily case count (24000+). 🙏 Pray that China can put it through.
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  3859.  @Shenzhou.  I am not an American. I don't live in US. United States have lots of problems. I consider myself Chinese. Why do I have to focus on America? Are you an American?
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  3860.  @Shenzhou.  I know. China has been having record number of cases since they eased the quarantine rule. Now 15 million people in Guangzhou is in lockdown.
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  3861.  @Shenzhou.  USA has also explicitly expressed that there will be consequences for China's actions.
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  3862.  @andrethorpe6183  I am Chinese. I love China. I have family tires for the Chinese Hong Kong government (that's why I consider myself a patriotic). I see first hand how Chinese government broke their promises for Hong Kong. Hundreds of thousands of HongKongers have left permanently. Newspapers have forced to close. People are thrown in jail for political reasons. I love China. How much do you know China?
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  3863.  @Shenzhou.  I am not an American. Personally I feel that America has many problems. But it doesn't mean China should shoot itself in the foot. Cyrus is right. China should work with United States just like United States should work with China.
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  3864.  @andrethorpe6183  growing up in Hong Kong, we were taught about Colonialism and the century of humiliation after the opium war. We were NOT taught about the Great Leap forward and The Cultural Revolution. Do you know what they are?
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  3865.  @carolchu8189  you are absolutely. We need people like you to express your opinions.
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  3866.  @zhengxizhang7628  I know. That's why the US constitution needs to change to protect its own people. Glad that other countries are not as crazy.
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  3867.  @Shenzhou.  Decolonization will be successful if Hong Kong people have a government that is accountable to the Hong Kong people, not only Beijing. Explicitly, Basic Law stated that Hong Kong Chief Executive has to be accountable to BOTH. 2 million Hong Kong people went to the street to protest against the government. Was it reported by CGTN or People's Daily?
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  3868.  @Shenzhou.  yes. Indeed 2 million Hong Kong people marched on June 16th 2019 to protest. It was widely reported and the numbers were closed enough. My family was in Hong Kong that day for a family wedding, so we saw it first hand. Where were you on that day? Did CGTN report it? Did Chinese people (Hong Kong is a part of China) have a right to know what's going on in Hong Kong. During colonial period, protest like these WERE REPORTED IN ENGLAND. This is why some Hong Kong people (but not all) would rather have colonial rule rather than being part of China. For decolonization to happen, Hong Kong government must be accountable to Hong Kong people.
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  3869.  @Shenzhou.  Even if 338000 showed up (I can assure you it'smore than that), it is still a huge protest. Why didn't CGTN cover it? Please tell your mainland friends, this is why Hong Kong people couldn't decolonized.
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  3870.  @darkhorseinamerica1935  I am not an American, and I disagree with the Pelosi visit. However, just because Pelosi made a visit doesn't justify Chinese government harming her own people with trade sanctions with Taiwan (Taiwan is a part of China). Xi Junping always said trade sanctions are bad. China should and did sanction Pelosi and her family.
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  3871.  @darkhorseinamerica1935  President Xi Junping asked the CCP to win hearts with the Taiwanese people. I agree with him (I am Chinese). Trade sanctions and military drills don't win hearts. I hope China and Taiwan can peacefully unite.
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  3872.  @Shenzhou.  I am not stirring up old wounds now that the extradition bill has been scrapped. I just want to let you know why some (but not all) Hong Kong people have the colonial mentality. Most Hong Kong people including myself love China, and you know that. Please let your fellow mainlanders know. That's all I have to say. Goodbye.
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  3873. @biggpicture2930 In your opinion, why didn't Xi go to the G20 summit in India?
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  3874. @biggpicture2930  You didn't answer the question. Why Xi skipped the G20?
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  3875. @rais1953  Yes, this is how China can use its economic might to influence other countries. Without China economic support, Russia's invasion of Ukraine can not go on.
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  3876. @Shenzhou.  General Mark Milley, the Joint Chiefs Chair of the United States, has indicated that Ukraine should start peace negotiations with Russia, and victory may not be achieved militarily.
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  3877. Military intervention doesn't make the country great. Russia's invasion of Ukraine doesn't make Russia great. China's Military action on the Taiwan strait doesn't make China great. United States must not make the same mistakes.
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  3878. Didn't China promise free elections in Hong Kong under the Basic Law?
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  3879.  @Shenzhou.  Do you think Beijing is proud of the Hong Kong heritage? Do they know anything about Hong Kong heritage at all?
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  3880.  @CyrusJanssen  Thank you 😊
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  3881.  @Shenzhou. Hope you don't mind. You still don't get what Hong Kong heritage is.
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  3882.  @Shenzhou.  That's right. You finally get it.
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  3883.  @Shenzhou.  democracy, freedom, but NOT independence, NOT destabilizing China, and NOT collusion with foreign powers.
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  3884.  @Shenzhou. If Beijing wants to ban waving foreign flags, that's fine. Hong Kong people are not traitors. Just democracy and freedom. Remember, we are family.
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  3885.  @Shenzhou.  So give HK people democracy and freedom, in order to prevent them to become tools of the west. I know mainlanders are extremely concerned about Hong Kong becoming 反中亂港基地。We got that.
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  3886.  @Shenzhou.  And don't forget to arrest the flag wavers.
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  3887.  @Shenzhou.  Ypu can't have it both ways. In the name of national security China has completely destroyed the basic value of Hong Kong. And in turn, it ruins China's reputation all over the world. On one hand you ask us to promote China abroad, on the other hand the regime is persecuting the CHINESE people in Hong Kong. How can I do it?
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  3888.  @Shenzhou.  What was the last time Beijing DEFENDED Hong Kong's freedoms, which were promised by the Basic law? Do you still want me to promote China?
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  3889.  @Shenzhou.  CAN I DEFEND CHINA IF CHINA OPENLY trash the Basic law? Can Germany defend Adolf Hitler because of National security?
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  3890. Can I defend China when this country killed 20 millions of its people during the cultural revolution without apology or compensation to the victims?
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  3891.  @Shenzhou.  Has Canada moved on from Emancipation? We still remember the mistakes from the past. In China they forbid mention mistakes from the past, that's why the reputation of China and Chinese (myself included) is so poor.
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  3892.  @Shenzhou.  Red guards have apologized. What about the leadership in the past? The man on the 100 yuan bill?
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  3893. China openly violated the one country two systems principle to impose the securitylaw. Thank you for destroying Hong Kong.
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  3894. China has provided hundreds of billions of dollars in term of trade benefits to Russia since the start of the war. The war is essentially funded by China. What have China done for Ukraine when it was invaded.
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  3895. So by the same logic Taiwanese people can declare independence.
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  3896.  @josephtowers1343  Not in Chinese History Chinese curriculum. I wrote the high school graduation examination in 1987 and Opium war /Unequal treaties/ Boxer rebellion are required topics.
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  3897.  @josephtowers1343  Since you're British you probably were not required to study Chinese history. So you're OK. Which year did you graduate?
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  3898.  @Shenzhou. As far as economy is concerned, Taiwan reunification with China make sense in the future. However, Taiwanese people will never accept authoritarian rules. They have seen first hand how China mishandled Hong Kong, and witnessed 港人治港becomes 愛國者治港。I love China, but unless Beijing is willing to compromise (like Deng when he dealt with Hong Kong and the 1 country 2 systems), there's really no chance of peaceful reunification.
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  3899.  @Shenzhou.  if I am Taiwan, I would reject China's offer as well. It has been proven that CCP cannot handle human rights and democracy. They can easily turn 1 country 2 systems into "Only patriotic people can rule Taiwan " in an instant.
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  3900.  @CyrusJanssen  yes. Buffet is the GOAT.
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  3901.  @Shenzhou.  Nobody wants a war between China and Taiwan. In order for peaceful reunification, Beijing has to demonstrate it can tolerate democracy and freedom, whether it is in mainland or Hong Kong. So far, Beijing isn't there yet.
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  3902.  @viper2148  you forgot the internet created by Anglo-Saxon.
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  3903.  @Shenzhou. Canada and United States have extradition treaty. Just like China and France have extradition treaty. That's why Meng was held. You can debate on either treaty if they're appropriate. The fact the the Michaels trials were held in complete secret severely damaged China's reputation. Even Chinese state department said the arrests were retaliation. Everyone knows the espionage charges were drummed up.
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  3904. Both Meng and the Michaels should be freed ASAP. No question about it.
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  3905.  @Shenzhou.  Didn't you hear i said both Meng and the Michaels should be released ASAP.
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  3906.  @Shenzhou.  Do you think China will release the 2 Michaels if Canada release Meng?
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  3907. All 5 permanent members of the United Nations Security Council favors a 2 state solution between the Israel and Palestine. Kudos to the governments of the United States, Qatar and Egypt for brokering the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel to allow the release of the hostages and prisoners. It is time for the United Nations to step up and formulate a political solution to the Palestinian crisis.
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  3908. @anjunadeep.8384  Yes, the United States did broker the temporary humanitarian ceasefire. There are more things the United States can do.
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  3909.  @蘇秦-m4t  good for the 🇬🇧 to provide the support. China has managed Hong Kong very poorly
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  3910. Owning Chinese stocks are certainly more risky, especially for those who don't understand the China market well.
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  3911.  @wrongchannel2780 you are correct that I know the stock market, but you don't want me to talk about it. My question is, WHY?
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  3912.  @wrongchannel2780  i don't know about food stamps since unlike you i never use it.
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  3913. So, does Eastern morality mean invading other countries and killing innocent citizens?
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  3914. Gun violence is epidemic in Toronto.
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  3915.  @fairlawnowl8118  Meng should be freed together with the Michaels. There's insufficient evidence for all 3 of them. The difference is the judicial system put everything in secret because it is controlled by the CCP.
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  3916. You should switch to Eastern State run propaganda MSM like CGTN or People's Daily. Then you will know how crazy things can be.
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  3917.  @akita3234  China is bullying Vietnam
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  3918. South east Asian countries chose China economically and United States politically. There's really nothing wrong with it. Don't forget that mainland China is Taiwan's biggest trading partner.
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  3919. ​ @Shenzhou.  Good point. Most of them are allies of United States. US Navy has a logistical centre in Singapore. About 6000 US troops are stationed in Thailand.
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  3920. ​ @Shenzhou.  The US was, and still is one of the largest trading partners for Malaysia and is traditionally considered to be Malaysia's oldest and closest ally in military, economic and education sectors.
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  3921. ​​ @Shenzhou.  Today, Vietnam ranks as the United States' tenth-largest trading partner, and the two countries have established a broad range of bilateral cooperation that spans traditional diplomacy, health and education, and even more sensitive areas such as maritime security.
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  3922. ​@神州 Shenzhou you misread me. These countries are allies of United States, they don't subscribe to United States politically. Saudi Arabia is another country that is an ally of United States that doesn't subscribe politically.
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  3923. ​ @Shenzhou.  certainly. They picked United States by their own choices.
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  3924. Taiwan is another example that picked both the United States and mainland China. Taiwan is a main supplier of microchip to mainland China. Again, that's nothing wrong with it. Don't know whether USA forces Taiwan to make choice, and Taiwan chooses mainland China.
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  3925. ​@神州 Shenzhou China depends on the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to provide 70 percent of the chips needed to feed its world-leading consumer electronics industry. TSMC has picked China.
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  3926. As I said, mainland China is Taiwan's biggest trading partner overall.
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  3927. Ask the countries that have border issues with China how peaceful China is.
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  3928. So why people still refuse to vaccine?
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  3929.  @chuekaothao6329  There are criminals everywhere in the world and of course it can potentially be a problem. However, THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IN HONG KONG RIGHT NOW IS THE LACK OF TRUST TOWARDS CHINA. The fact that China remains a totalitarian regime certainly doesn't help.
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  3930.  @alainw77  China has a first class economy, first class military, and a forth class judicial system. It is a joke. Yes, I'm ethnic Chinese.
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  3931. If China is serious about the peace plan, president Xi should have talked to Zelenskyy a long time ago. Zelenskyy had tried to talk to Xi, but it was denied. Why don't President Xi fly to Kiev and have a chat? For the record, Xi and Putin had met 40 times already.
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  3932.  @CyrusJanssen  I think Biden does handle China better than the combative Trump, but he's limited by the American and international politics against China.
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  3933.  @Shenzhou.  The threat of political boycott by China is substantial. Look what happens to H&M and Nike. This is one of the risks of exporting to China.
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  3934. Media including CGTN and people's daily.
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  3935. Russian imperialism is the cause of the Ukraine War.
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  3936.  @tayclift5322  Isn't Ukraine a sovereign country, just like China is a sovereign country? Why don't you read the comments.
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  3937. @estherV4N3V9  Ukraine is a sovereign country. It can determine its political stand. This is a multipolar world, and Ukraine is not Russia's colony. On the other hand, Belarus chooses to be Russia's puppet state. Does NATO have a right to invade Belarus?
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  3938.  @Kath-nd6pj  excellent point 👍 it was Putin who started the invasion.
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  3939. @evgeniya7853 What do you mean by colony of the US? Watch your words. Ukraine is an independent nation. Ukrainians have the right of peaceful existence. Ukraine never attacked Russia and never will. The warmongering Putin has already killed or displaced hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians.
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  3940. @evgeniya7853  The reality is that Ukraine is an independent country and not a Russian colony. Russia can drum up all the "security concerns" excuses, but starting a war is unacceptable. We opposed United States invasion of Iraq in 2003 for the same reason.
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  3941. Hong Kong belongs to China, but China doesn't know how to govern Hong Kong properly.
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  3942. China arrest anyone who disagree with the government. That's why non Chinese hate the country.
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  3943. And don't forget to tell them what happened to the 2 Michaels in China.
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  3944. ​@CyrusJanssen Peaceful reunification between mainland and Taiwan is only possible when Beijing recognizes Taiwan's freedoms and democracy. They haven't. The ball is in China's court.
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  3945. @神州 Shenzhou  tariffs were the cause of China's late entry. No country should join the WTO with tariffs.
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  3946. Anti-China sentiment can be lessened if China can import more red wine from Australia instead of tariff. The image of China is very important. Instead of shipping the red wine to China, they're shipping them to the United States and United Kingdom.
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  3947.  @Shenzhou.  If Chinese people reserve their right to boycott Australian products, then Australian people reserve their right to be anti China. It is their rights, after all.
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  3948.  @Shenzhou.  Boycott hurts. China initiated boycott Nike, H&M, NBA, Vitasoy etc, then of course other countries will have anti China sentiments.
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  3949.  @Shenzhou.  I am glad that Canadians do NOT boycott Chinese products. It is bad for both countries.
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  3950.  @Shenzhou.  I am not saying these boycotts are justified or not, but these boycotts are having a negative effect on the Western opinions on China.
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  3951. I am Chinese and I care about the image of China. Boycotts won't help. I am glad that Canadians are not boycotting Chinese products.
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  3952.  @Shenzhou.  Another misconception from your mainlanders. There's no boycott of Chinese products in Canada.
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  3953. Come by Canada and take a look. Just like Western people should visit China, mainland Chinese should visit Canada.
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  3954. So much for one country 2 systems
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  3955. I am Chinese and living and Canada like you, and loving it. Please make a video "What Beijing government can learn from United States and other Western countries?" It will be very helpful. I love China and United States, as well as Canada. Thank you.
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  3956. Those refused to vaccinate should move to China. Then they will learn how to be good citizen
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  3957. ​@feedyourmind6713 China needs the world as much as the world needs China. Hopefully the Chinese government realizes that. Glad to know that China has dropped the sanction against Australia coal.
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  3958. ​@Shenzhou. After China decoupled from Australia coal in 2020, it had to find alternative import sources as China did not produce sufficient coal for domestic demand (no.1 in the world). The coal shortage in the summer of 2021 resulted in multiple blackouts in many cities. Not to mention the price of the coal had soared all over the world as a result. Fortunately, China started to import Australian coal again in February 2023. Decoupling will be disastrous for China. Just like Decoupling will be disastrous for the United States.
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  3959. ​ @Shenzhou. Had China willing to import Australian coal in 2020 and 2021, and when there was sufficient supply during this period, the catastrophe would not have happened. The surge in demand during the hot summer in 2021 was the breaking point. Numerous cities, in particular in northwest China, experienced power shortage and rationing.
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  3960. ​@Shenzhou. If China is justified to decouple from Australia, then USA would be justified to decouple from China. Ordinary Chinese citizens paid a huge price for the decoupling. Finally Beijing learned the lesson and reverse the sanctions in early 2023.
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  3961. ​@Shenzhou. For your information. China, the world’s top coal consumer, imported a total of 197.69m tonnes of coal in the first eight months of 2021, down 10% year-on-year. Not surprisingly, the widespread blackouts occurred in numerous cities in August to September 2021.
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  3962. ​ @Shenzhou. It simply didn't make sense for China to import less coal for 2021 than 2020. China was depleting its critical coal reserve in order to harm the Australians. The citizens were playing a steep price with blackouts and production cuts. Can the Chinese citizens vote out the government for its mistakes?
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  3963. ​@Shenzhou. So, it was justified for China to decouple to hurt Australia. But it was not justified for USA to hurt China. Chinese people paid a high price for the decoupling.
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  3964. ​ @Shenzhou. The cause of the Blackouts were government arrangece to hurt another country. You saw the steep reduction of imports. Did Chinese government acknowledge its mistakes?
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  3965. Why many governments would be accountable for their mistakes? Aren't we Chinese accountable?
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  3966. Western media can be bias. Why don't you check out this article in China on November 10th, 2021 by South China Morning Post? China’s power crisis ‘man-made’, and miscalculations by Beijing serve as ‘a very painful lesson’, coal insiders say.
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  3967. ​ @Shenzhou. Australian coal wasn't mentioned in the article because China didn't import it, BY CHOICE.
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  3968. ​@Shenzhou. Decoupling between China and Australia was made by China. No doubt it hurt both countries. But Australia was able to find alternative buyers for its coal. Just like USA couldn't cripple the Chinese economy by sanctions, China failed to cripple the Australian economy by sanctions.
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  3969. Many Hong Kong people already left Hong Kong following the crackdown
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  3970. Russia bombs while China builds.
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  3971. Your points about American leadership and American freedom causing COVID pandemic are BANG ON.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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  3972. Beautiful video. Great 👍 work. Good to see the vibrant city of Chongquing. Wishing more foreigners can have a chance to travel to China and see the country.
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  3973. Even if Meng was released tomorrow, the Michael's can be detained for the rest of their lives. This is why Canadians should not do business with China. Trump is a jerk, but he is right about Chinese government.
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  3974. I am Saudi Arabia. My main income is from selling oil, and China is my biggest client. Naturally, I'll listen to China.
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  3975. I don't think the EU would mind if China allows democratic elections in Hong Kong, as promised in the Basic Law.
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  3976. @TD  That's why so many Hong Kong people do to Britain. Biggest population decline since WW2. Why can't we like communism?
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  3977.  @yehchingchong5986  extremely well said for you. The speaker provided a lot of disinformation and hatred between Hong Kong people and China.
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  3978. Are you willing to pay more tax to pay for this program? Yes, I do
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  3979. I have been living in Canada for decades. YES, I see first hand a lot of Canadians do support HK protestors moving to Canada.
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  3980. Freedom figters in Hong Kong have not much common with the freedom convoy in Canada.
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  3981. Her decision to compete for China should be fully respected. However, she didn't just benefited from the superior American training. She also benefited from the freedom of speech (expressed her support of gender and race equality) and freedom of press (that helped her modeling career), plus her right to be critical of the government and politics (support of Black Lives Matter). If she can bring these important values to China, this will benefit the Chinese much more than skiing development. This will improve the reputations of China and Chinese. Wishing her the best in the Olympics.
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  3982. No country can fight the pandemic with freedoms and democracy. The only way to control the pandemic is by rules and responsibilities. Get the vaccine. Ask not the country can do for you. Ask what you can do for the country.
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  3983. China has destroyed the democracy and freedom promised to the Hong Kong people.
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  3984. @神州 Shenzhou  Why doesn't Chinese media report the killing in Bucha? Do the media report the killing in Nanking?
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  3985. @神州 Shenzhou  You're right. The UN had found an array of war crimes, violations of human rights against the Ukrainians in Bucha.
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  3986. @TufuDeDrake  Biden is more anti Israel atrocity than Trump. I am not American, but if I can vote, I will vote for Biden.
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  3987. The status of the 2 Michaels in China certainly is not helping. If Justin can treat China like Pierre dealt with the FLQ....
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  3988. China needs to settle the issues with Taiwan and Hong Kong. China needs to recognize that freedom and democracy are important to Hong Kong and Taiwanese people.
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  3989. As an update, Ukraine has requested China to mediate the conflict, China has agreed to help. It is up to Russia whether it wants peace.
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  3990. @dcho5057  The are many countries in the world with freedoms, democracy and no chaos.
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  3991. That's funny. My last name is 楊，but I am still a COVID VIRGIN.
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  3992.  @Shenzhou.  So Japan was within it's right to attack China in 1937 because the root source of the conflict was China? War is never acceptable, except in self defense from an invasion by a foreign country. Do you know why 141 nations voted against Russia in UN, with only 5 support?
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  3993.  @Shenzhou.  Putin has already said Ukraine is not worthy of a statehood. This cannot be more clear. Russia wants the whole Ukraine.
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  3994.  Karen Xitler  Mao bears responsibility for the death of millions during the great leap forward. The Official CCP report said that weather is only one of the contributed factors. Poor planning by Mao Zedong was the major factor. Of course, the master of disinformation in here will never tell you that.
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  3995. Mitt Romney deserves respect. Although we have different political views, he's a great politician.
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  3996. @Evolutionism Is Anti-Science Lie  There's still one thing China is depending on : microchips (especially advanced microchips). I know Cyrus has elaborated, but the microchips production is keeping Taiwan safe from invasion.
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  3997. Cyrus. Do you think the 2 Michaels are innocent?
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  3998. Russia bombs and China builds.
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  3999. ​@Shenzhou. I absolutely feel proud of China's achievements. Pan Zhanle is the best. Do you know why the Taiwanese people are so happy when they won Gold? Did you see what the French audience were doing when the Gold medals were awarded?
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  4000.  @Shenzhou.  Since you're proud of the Chinese athletes, I am sure you're proud of the Taiwanese athletes and their achievements as well.
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  4001. ​ @wanpingchan8362 Consider that Taiwan has a population of only 24 million versus 1.4 billion for China, Taiwanese performance is really outstanding. Don't forget, Taiwan can't even compete under its national flag. Is it fair?
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  4002.  @Shenzhou.  That's exactly why Taiwanese athletes deserve our support. Taiwan is part of China. Are you proud of the achievements of the Taiwanese athletes?
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  4003. @zhenggong7993  yes, have to agree with you. That badminton game was quite a show
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  4004. Is it hated towards the CCP, or the people who are innocent?
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  4005. @Cyrus Janssen  Watching the news about the Tennessee lawmakers makes us sick to the stomach. If the fragments of the United States are busy fighting among itself, how can it deal with the external threats from other countries?
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  4006.  @Shenzhou.  I would rather trust the editor of the Global Times who was in Tianaman rather an American reporterof the Washington post. Mr. C Y Leung of Hong Kong also denounced the tragedy.
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  4007.  @OKEN1117  If there is no massacre, why does the CCP ban all the search on "no massacre" on the internet? Why did the CCP ban all mention about the massacre even in Hong Kong?
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  4008.  @Shenzhou.  South China sea is not entirely China. That's the ruling of the international Court.
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  4009.  @Shenzhou.  這是因為人民日報沒有報導香港200萬人和平示威的緣故。
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  4010.  @Shenzhou.  South China Morning Post 是中國人控制的。公信力好。Please don't read FOX CNN, watch the SCMP.
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  4011.  @kirakamu9246 The CCP is the ultimate definition of dictatorship.
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  4012. @Shenzhou.  Canada is following the rule of law of extradition agreement. China also has extradition agreement with many countries.
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  4013. @Shenzhou.  Meng did NOT violate Canadian laws. She was detained in the extradition agreement. Countries have extradition agreements, including China and Canada.
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  4014. @Shenzhou.  Sure. And United States is not the only country that Canada has extradition agreement with either. Do you have a problem China searching the phones on the 2 Michaels?
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  4015. China needs to do a better job to market itself, especially in the western countries. Right now, the reputations of China in western countries are extremely poor. The discovery of secret police certainly won't help.
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  4016.  @淮阳子  The real China is operating secret police. Not the Western media China. How do you feel?
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  4017. @TacticalMayo  "We know that a decoupling of the world’s two largest economies would be disastrous for both countries and destabilizing for the world. And it would be virtually impossible to undertake." Official Statement by Janet Yellen at the press conference in Beijing, from the US Department of Treasury July 8th, 2023.
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  4018.  @Shenzhou.  The world's largest army doesn't improve the reputation of the country. USA has a more powerful army than China (by most consensus), its reputation is not helped by it.
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  4019.  @Shenzhou.  China is demonized not because of its powerful economy. Just like USA is demonized not because of its powerful economy.
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  4020.  @Shenzhou.  Chinese government can do a lot to fight the red demonization all over the world.
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  4021. Long live the silicon shield. Any invasion into Taiwan will be disastrous for the whole world.
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  4022.  @Shenzhou.  indeed good news. Evergrande has 778 projects at the end of June (according to its interim report). It has resumed work on 10 of them (over 6 cities). Are you going to lend money to Evergrande?
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  4023.  @Shenzhou.  I am optimist by nature. But honestly I am pessimistic about Evergrande and more importantly, how it's default will affect the Chinese economy and society in general. Do you think the CCP will bail out the company?
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  4024.  @Shenzhou.  Not only am I an optimist, I did well in the stock market this year by avoiding China.
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  4025.  @Shenzhou.  I am optimistic that the winter Olympics will do well.
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  4026. It's clear that you're optimistic about everything in China and pessimistic about everything outside China.
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  4027.  @Shenzhou.  I am not a billionaire investor, and will never be. The amount of foreign investment of United States (and China) means nothing to most of us. As you have pointed out already, many foreign companies wound up leaving China for various reasons. Just like most of the Chinese, I just care about my livelihood.
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  4028.  @Shenzhou.  good. So you are optimistic about China and pessimistic about everything outside?
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  4029. It is OK to disagree. Do you think China will attack Taiwan?
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  4030. ​@Caine Glover In the west, there will be public inquiries before building infrastructures. Didn't China do that?
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  4031.  @CyrusJanssen  Chiang was certainly the right president for that period, transitioning Taiwan from dictatorship to democracy. But it is impossible to call him the best president ever, since the political situation of Taiwan (and China, and US as well) has changed drastically. As for the economy, Taiwan has experienced decent performance in the last decade. The GDP is expected to grow by 6 percent in 2021. This despite relentless economic and political pressures by Beijing. I am not saying Tsai is the best president ever either, but she has done a decent job handling the economy.
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  4032.  @real_dddf  I certainly see your point. I am not Taiwanese but my mother worked many years for a Taiwanese company. (In my opinion) Ma is a great president and great politician. Taiwanese people don't necessarily hate Beijing, but they fear the communist party. If CCP can accept democracy and freedom in Taiwan, then there's hope for peaceful reuniification. CCP clearly failed in Hong Kong. Not surprisingly Taiwanese voters chose DDP accordingly.
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  4033.  @User-t-f4b Terrorists should not be tolerated and must be punished accordingly. But CCP COMPLETELY IGNORED HONG KONG PEOPLE'S QUEST AND DESIRE FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY. CCP can allow universal suffrage which is mandated under the BASIC LAW already. If CCP cannot handle freedom and democracy ANY WHERE in China (and both Taiwan and Hong Kong are part of China), then the country will never be truly unified. Don't you want a unified China? CCP
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  4034.  @User-t-f4b  OK. I see your point. Democracy works in Taiwan. The question is, WHY CAN'T BEIJING SEE YOUR POINT?
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  4035. @zenlei8258  I drive a Subaru Forrester, which costs Canadian $37000 (US$ 26000) when brand new. How much do you pay in the USA?
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  4036. This must be the reason why CGTN keeps criticizing the United States.
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  4037. Putin has killed or imprisoned all his major opponents. This election is a joke.
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  4038.  @evgeniya7853  Should we trust authoritarian countries like Russia and China?
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  4039. @Wendeta-hq2cp  Ukraine is a proxy war of Russia against the west.
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  4040.  @junebug8485  Even the CCP acknowledged that the Nationalists did most of the fighting between 1937 and 1945. It was also recognized worldwide as well. How come some people are spreading fake news in here?
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  4041.  @Shenzhou.  What you said was false according to worldwide consensus. During the war between 1937 and 1945, it was the KMT who did the bulk of the fighting. If you think they were half hearted, then the CCP were quarter heart. When usa and British entered the war in 1941, did they deal with KMT or CCP? Soviet Union declared war with Japan 1 week before her surrender. They did supply tons of weapons to the CCP. These are facts.
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  4042.  @junebug8485  The fact that Shenzhou doesn't know that even the CCP blame Mao for the failure of the Great Leap Forward speaks for itself. Mao Zedong did a lot of good things for China, but also a lot of mistakes. Ask any Chinese, they will tell you.
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  4043.  @junebug8485  Have you heard about the 721 principle of the CCP during the war. 1/10 fighting the Japanese. 2/10 dealing with the KMT. 7/10 developing itself. It was a well know strategy developed by Mao Zedong.
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  4044. I greatly enjoy reading South China Morning Post and their reports on China. Very informative and objective.
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  4045. In China, internet is heavily censored. Press freedom is non-existant and people faces stiff penalties if they criticize the government. This is why foreign bloggers are able to attack China and people believe in them. China has achieved substantial economic development in the last 40 years. Political development will be next on its road to become a global superpower.
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  4046. Global Times is much much worse than BBC.
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  4047.  @tonym842  that's not true. Surveys upon Surveys says Hong Kong people want freedom but not independence. Please don't watch the fake news from China.
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  4048.  @Coumei2009  yes. Hong Kong people had freedom before the handover. I was there. China did promised Hong Kong democracy as per basic law.
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  4049.  @truthmatters2782  that's a good point
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  4050.  @tonym842  Then why does the CCP say Hong Kong people are separatists? What do they based on?
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  4051.  @regularperson4106  I respect your opinion. Why did you think Hong Kong people are arrogant?
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  4052.  @naijialiu3732  I go to Hong Kong all the time. How much do you know Hong Kong apart from watching fake news like CNN or CGTN?
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  4053. Hilter used the same way to invade Poland in 1939.
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  4054.  @MalachaiH  great point
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  4055.  @梅花MH  can't argue with you
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  4056. If the United States refuses to be the leader of the world, Canada is happy to accept that role. Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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  4057.  @saqlainmirza9644  Sure. Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, should I go on?
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  4058. @saqlainmirza9644  I talked to a client of mine yesterday. She's from Jordan, she said great things about United States and not so great about Russia. Hey, I forgot about Syria, how are the Russians doing there.
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  4059. @saqlainmirza9644  I have some clients from Syria too (refugees). Should have also ask them too.
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  4060. @saqlainmirza9644  I am not a US supporter (I am Chinese) but to say Russia is never the enemy or threat of the world is simply ridiculous. Look at the tens of thousands of Ukrainians died at the hand of Putin. Ask the Syria about the genocide Russia has caused.
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  4061. @Qudbfjdbfjdj  You mean the North Korea should mind their own business? What the hell are they doing in Ukraine? Ukraine is not a NATO state.
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  4062.  @晴天-k2t  當然他們支持西方國家啦。
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  4063.  @yasimola9720  Cyrus is a big supporter of free trade. Tariffs and trade war will only hurt the Chinese.
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  4064. Good point
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  4065. China needs to understand the western human right perspectives when it deals with Hong Kong. China also need to know the western human rights perspectives if it want to peacefully reunite with Taiwan.
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  4066.  @relaxwhc  Regime change. That must be why Carrie Lam was unable to run a second term.
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  4067. @Pig Kimjonun That's a shameful and painful part of our history.
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  4068.  @Shenzhou.  I was replying to a comment regarding China's understand of regime change. No Hong Kong chief executive was able to complete 2 terms. China is well aware of that.
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  4069.  @Shenzhou.  But is it still the same freedoms now after the National security laws?
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  4070.  @Shenzhou.  Hong Kong government provided zero evidence of foreign involvement according to the chief executive Carrie Lam.
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  4071.  @tigermacan3474  USA supports Vietnam and Indonesia quite a lot. Whether it is justified or not is up to debate.
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  4072. China has serious economic issues, but what Joe Biden said was inappropriate and unnecessary. USA needs a better strategy towards China.
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  4073. Why vote in this election when the results are meaningless?
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  4074. @Sheriff Lobo you have made a good point.
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  4075. Joe Biden made it clear to Xi that he was not encouraging Taiwan independence. This is exactly what China wants.
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  4076. Chinese States Television immediately reported almost as soon as the summit concluded that Biden affirmed to Xi, that US did not support Taiwan independence. This is a major victory for China.
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  4077. You mentioned about freedoms in China. The erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong is too obvious after the National Security Law.
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  4078.  @wxhqyfpy  National security law is necessary for all countries. But what about governments using National security laws to abuse human rights? Many countries are doing so as you probably know.
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  4079.  @wxhqyfpy  I respectfully disagree with you. Most hk people including myself support that hk is a part of China. They don't want to cause chaos. They just want their basic Hong Kong freedom like freedom of press, freedom of speech and freedom of gather in June 4. All the freedom are gone.
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  4080.  @lamrof  You mean China, Russia, Pakistan, North Korea, Afghanistan?
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  4081.  @wxhqyfpy  The freedoms that I mentioned no longer exists. You know that. If I don't insult your intelligence, you don't have to insult mine. Can you mourn the dead of June 4th? Can you criticize the CCP?
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  4082.  @chinchin6509  If you look closely at the National security law, insulting the government will be charged.
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  4083.  @chinchin6509  I am Chinese and I love China, but Chinese people and Hong Kong people deserve their rights. China is the most powerful country in the world.
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  4084.  @michael511128  you have a good point. Many Hong Kong people decided to leave as they are frustrated with the government.
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  4085.  @hyc1266  I despise the rioters. They should be punished. But no question Hong Kong people's wishes of basic freedom (not the American freedom) are being ignored.
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  4086.  @hyc1266  Hong Kong people should have freedom of press, freedom of speech, freedom of protest, BUT NOT freedom to carry guns like US. Why does everyone equate Hong Kong to US?
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  4087.  @hyc1266 you can't mourn June 4th anymore. Isn't it enough?
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  4088.  @hyc1266  please don't say that HK people have freedom of speech. You know it is not true. Ask the Apple Daily
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  4089.  @hyc1266  freedom to protest? What happened to the opposition parties?
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  4090.  @Shenzhou.  LinkedIn failed in China because they failed to understand Chinese GOVERNMENT's mindset. Google made the same mistakes too.
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  4091.  @fannyalbi9040  You're absolutely right. However, sometimes it won't be easy to adapt to the Chinese market due to various cultural and political factors.
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  4092.  @Shenzhou.  The business rules in China are very different from the west.
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  4093.  @Shenzhou.  for example, although Chinese people want to watch the Boston Celtics games, it was banned by the government thru Tencent. Clearly, LinkedIn and Google doesn't understand Chinese business rules (set up by the government). What do you think about the Boston Celtics?
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  4094.  @Shenzhou.  Seems like the Celtics went not cooperating with the motherland government.
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  4095.  @Shenzhou.  And with the Evergrande default and bankruptcy imminent, foreign companies and entrepreneurs will be less likely to invest in China. Do you think the government will bail out the 2 trillion RMB debt?
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  4096.  @Shenzhou.  Tibet and Hong Kong are part of China, but their unique cultures and freedoms should be protected. Mourning the dead in Hong Kong should be protected. Peaceful demonstration against the government should be allowed. They have not.
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  4097.  @Shenzhou.  China has 4 times the population than the United States. Don't forget
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  4098.  @Shenzhou.  you know and I know that evergrade will default
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  4099. Russia has power friends, but it also has powerful enemies. The terror attack in Moscow is the results of years of warmongering into other nations.
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  4100. How did Chairman Mao's cultural revolution policies turn out?
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  4101. Compare with China, Mexico has the geographic advantage as well as geopolitical advantage when trading with the United States. In fact,  Mexico has surpassed China to become the biggest exporter of goods to the U.S. in 2023. It is smart for China to take advantage of the opportunities.
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  4102. Precisely. It would be misleading to call China a democracy.
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  4103.  @Shenzhou.  How do you that most of the people in Shanghai accept the lockdown? Do they have any other choice? Can they vote out the government?
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  4104.  Julian  Many people in China, including some that comment in here, are ignorant to the fact that 40 million people died in the hands of Mao Zedong.
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  4105. Canada has been bullied and harassed by China for many years. I live 10 minutes from a Chinese police station in Toronto, Canada.
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  4106. Trudeau's pause versus Trump's tweet. It says it all. Proud to be Canadian.
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  4107. @Sheriff Lobo This will be a big test for the CCP. Bankruptcy of Evergrande is almost inevitable. The energy crisis will make the situation worse.
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  4108. Putin did mention that Ukraine is part of Russia.
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  4109. China is a superpower. Economically, militarily, politically. With greater power comes greater responsibilities.
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  4110. Then, take public transit. That's true for many countries outside USA.
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  4111. Very smart for India to play both sides. Being part of BRICS and being alliance with the West.
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  4112. @neelabhsamvatsar  Agree with you. Modi is very smart diplomatically.
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  4113.  @knowitall5913  Those Chinese policies will not work for US and many other countries. In fact, they will not work for Hong Kong.
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  4114. The worst propaganda is the Eastern State run MSM such as People's Daily or CGTN. If you think FOX is bad, these are 10 times worse. Extreme nationalism is detrimental to the Chinese/USA relationship.
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  4115. Putin should be shameful for himself. Hundreds of billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of Russian lives. All he got was stalemate against Ukraine.
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  4116. President Xi also uses Instagram everyday. It's banned in China. Do you see a problem with it
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  4117. I disagree with that Canada and Mexico can't fight back. They absolutely can. If Canada stops supply United States oil, US will have a serious problem. If Canada stops supply United States electricity, US is toasted.
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  4118.  @DT-xk9sd  good point
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  4119. With the arrival of US arms, Ukrainian position is stronger. Russian has spent 2.5 years with literally military stalemate. Instead of continuing the invasion into Ukrainian, Russian tax payer money should be spent on infrastructure, education, health-care and homelessness. This is an unwinnable war for Russia. Haven't they learn anything from Afghanistan between 1979 and 1988?
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  4120. There is zero possibility he wrote this speech himself. 4 years of infamy for the United States.
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  4121.  @hyc1266  you're right. That's one thing that Chinese copied from Japan. We're glad we did it.
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