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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 4 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

That's a fairly complex topic. The big take away is that the Chinese government isn't exactly loved by a lot of people.

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (1 children)

It’s a joke. Look at the username.

Edit: saw the reply, doesn’t look like a joke now

[–] ComradeMiao@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

It's fine if you don't know history.

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 1 points 32 minutes ago

lol bro do not start with that shit on a 5d account and a clearly biased comment history.

[–] ComradeMiao@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

A lot of westerners, sure. The vast majority of Chinese would disagree since they’re 1-2 generations away from poverty. Depending on the city most grandparents have zero education, parent may have gone to middle school, then current gen has shot for the stars. Chinese government can be unfair, but no one can argue they didn’t make everyone’s lives materially better

[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

everyone’s lives materially better

Yes, I'm sure the Uyghurs and political dissidents agree wholeheartedly with you.

[–] ComradeMiao@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

I think you need to look up the word material.

Yes, the Uyghurs currently being genocided are certainly materially better off.