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[–] [email protected] 1 points 31 seconds ago

wow the level of cope in this thread (thankfully not that many tho) arguing over stats - which are probably made up anyway.

some people can't handle that most humans just wanna be friends regardless of gov politics bs

[–] passiveaggressivesonar 17 points 2 hours ago

Few things blew my mind even though I've been a big fan of Chinese economic and political policy for a while

They actually really like Soviet Culture, the marching soldiers and flags etc. Soviet rock like Kino and the like is very popular!

They're casually Marxist, its not something they have to fight to learn about so socialism is a casual existence for them. I figured the youth would be "too cool or hip" but doesn't seem to be the case

They're very similar as gamers, they really like shooters like battlefield and cs go. I assume their MMOs are different but I'm asking about that

It truly is a massive cultural exchange the likes of which have never been seen before. I'm trying to find out if they grew up on the same games, Morrowind Deus Ex Thief Ultima Online D&D etc

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

I still don't believe the TEMU bit though

[–] DarkSpectrum 2 points 10 minutes ago

I like how one person said they don't use child labour because they are inefficient. If they were efficient though ...

[–] [email protected] 62 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

Eh, there's truth and lies on both sides. Coming from someone that lived in china for 4 years and was able to engage with Chinese primary news sources. But basic healthcare in china is faster and cheaper, but then again I went to get a wart removed and they prescribed me acorn paste that accelerated the growth of the wart. So win some lose some.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (2 children)

Everyone pretending Europe doesn't exist? Most countries have most healthcare for "free" (mandatory healthcare taxes).

[–] [email protected] 31 points 3 hours ago

The kinda people joining Rednote right now are not the same kinda people who know alot about geopolitics, or honestly anything beyond their personal bubble. Yeah, they're just gonna keep pretending Europe doesn't exist.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 hours ago

We are just enjoying the show and eating popcorn, don't give them ideas!

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

The wart had to grow so it could be killed

[–] [email protected] 1 points 58 minutes ago

If you'd have left it @[email protected], it would've become a mighty oak. You Westerners are weak. Who wouldn't want a mighty oak growing out their dick?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 hours ago

Wart fertilizer perhaps

[–] [email protected] 88 points 6 hours ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 52 points 6 hours ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 hours ago

It's uncomfortable seeing Xi with an actual jawline..

[–] [email protected] 137 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

There's a bunch of Chinese posts asking if the stuff about school shootings, fires, homelessness are exaggerated propaganda only to be told otherwise. It's both hilarious and sad.

[–] [email protected] 67 points 7 hours ago (12 children)

People of the US and China are both unsure of what to believe about the other, because both are so propagandized lol

[–] Eatspancakes84 8 points 1 hour ago

There is definitely more direct censorship of domestic events in China than in the US. For instance, in the US it is widely publicised that the government separates children from adults at the border. Ask Chinese about the Uyghur work camps and they won’t know.

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 6 hours ago

Reporter: [REDACTED]
Reason: Misinformation

Truths you find inconvenient are not misinformation, reporter.

[–] [email protected] 81 points 8 hours ago

Circle jerking about China is as ridiculous as circle jerking about the US. We've been here before with US vs USSR, but this time everyone has a megaphone and an IQ that can be measured with a ruler.

[–] Sgt_choke_n_stroke 10 points 5 hours ago (3 children)

This is breaking my brain... world news told me it was bad and told me what "experts" say about privacy.

[–] RubicTopaz 34 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

OPSEC-wise you should avoid most mainstream social media anyway unless you're using Tor or a VPN, whether it's Xitter, Insta, or Rednote

[–] SlopppyEngineer 4 points 4 hours ago

Said social media blocks you from using tor. Reddit back in the day freaked out when the apparent ip keeps switching and forces you to login again and again.

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[–] [email protected] 112 points 9 hours ago (4 children)

If banning tik tok ends up galvanizing demand for healthcare reform I'm going to laugh my ass off

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 7 hours ago

imagine making social media so bad your own citizens actively procure your biggest rival's networks.

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