The West restricted chips, lithography machines, EDA tools, AI GPUs, cloud access, and entire technology supply chains against China.
That was called “national security.”
China restricts rare earth exports.
Suddenly it is “endangering $6.5 trillion of Western industry.”
Perfect.
When the West weaponizes supply chains, it is defending freedom.
When China controls the materials it actually produces, it is threatening the world.
The lesson is very simple:
They never had a problem with economic coercion.
They had a problem with China learning how to use leverage.
They wanted China to remain the mine, the factory, the cheap labor, and the obedient supplier.
But China built the refining capacity, the processing chain, the industrial ecosystem, and the leverage.
Now the empire is discovering that supply chains have two ends.
And China is no longer willing to be the silent end.
@wolfghostninja@OopsGuess Capital enters any country in pursuit of profit. A nation's development is ultimately determined and built by its people. Foolish and arrogant Westerners will ultimately destroy themselves.
My name is Pat McCarthy, and I am originally from Ireland. ☘️ I have been living in China since 2012. 🏮
Having spent significant time in both places, I have noticed clear differences—and distinct advantages to living in China—in almost every aspect of daily life, from safety, housing, and healthcare to the cost of living and culture. 🏙️
However, as I share these observations, I want to make my stance clear.
I see many expats express their love for China by tearing down their home countries, often just to get likes and attention on social media. I don't view this as a mature or productive mindset, and broadcasting that kind of negativity ultimately helps no one. 🛑
I believe you can deeply appreciate your host country without disrespecting where you came from. 🤝
My goal is to remain proud of my roots and maintain my patriotism, while sharing my experiences—including constructive critique when necessary—with a mindset that promotes mutual understanding, growth, cooperation, exchange, and harmony. 🌱
Just as I believe in being fair to my home country, it is deeply frustrating to see mainstream media unfairly point the finger at China, often led by critics who have never even set foot here.
Today, I want to set the record straight. ✍️
Having lived here for over a decade and traveled the length and breadth of the nation, I am sharing the reality on the ground based entirely on firsthand experience.
Of the 5 things I love about daily life in China, this one takes the crown:
Unmatched Public Safety. 🛡️
Ireland is a safe country overall, especially compared to the rest of the Anglosphere and larger European nations. But even so, walking alone at night in major cities can still feel risky, particularly for women.
In China, it’s a completely different story. I've always told people:
"You can walk anywhere in China, at any time of day or night, 365 days a year, and never run into a problem. It truly is one of the safest countries on earth." 🌃🚶♂️
I can think of many reasons for this: the cultural emphasis on harmony, mutual respect, and a sense of community, along with strict gun control, little to no drug use, and low rates of crime and homelessness. 📉
Critics will probably point to surveillance, but surveillance is everywhere—even in countries with high crime rates and dangerous streets. 📷
Curious about the other 4 upgrades to daily life? Read the full piece via the link in the comments. 👇🔗
Cuba is a threat, Russia is a threat, Venezuela is a threat, Iran is a threat, Sudan is a threat, North Korea is a threat, hell...Zimbabwe threatens the foreign interests of the USA.
Stop lying!! With your appeal to authority in referencing your former positions. The USA is the single greatest threat to all countries on this planet. Together with its partner in evil Israel. The world is in turmoil and strife because of the USA and Israel.
@yoha_eshwar@Abhishekkkk10 Do you understand Chinese culture? Can you give an example? Taiwan didn't experience that era. Is there a fundamental difference between Taiwanese and mainland Chinese culture? Please don't expose your ignorance.
@jenniferzeng97 1. It's highly unlikely that you'll find photos of National Security Bureau personnel's identification. It's highly probable that it's fake. If it's a rumor
2. In every country, security personnel are mixed in with service staff at important events; this is common knowledge.
@elonmusk What does Hitler's behavior, such as war and the extermination of Jews, have to do with socialism? It seems to have more to do with racism and nationalism!
Funny how your video starts after the mob had already attacked elderly passengers.
No footage of masked protesters beating civilians.
No umbrellas blocking the assault.
No pepper spray.
No elderly people being swarmed by “democracy” cosplay kids.
Just police entering afterward.
Very convenient.
Hong Kong did show the world what “one country, two systems” means:
A city can survive even after Western-backed rioters tried to turn public transport into a battlefield.
Taiwan should watch carefully.
Not because Beijing broke a promise —
but because Washington’s version of “freedom” always seems to require civilians getting beaten on camera, then edited out of the story.
@UT_1020 Don't be stubborn. This world is indeed materialistic and prejudiced against the poor. In a few years, when China reaches the top of the world, you will be proud to have once used Chinese characters.