![]() ![]() ![]() As the author points out the Chinese community is not a monolith. This can make life very difficult for Chinese people in other countries who can be erroneously lumped and characterized as being pro-Communist when in fact they have fled China to seek security and protection from the Chinese Communist Party. It has little toleration for criticism not only from overseas Chinese, but from citizens of other countries. The Chinese Communist Party has long tentacles. Those overseas often face online harassment and even physical threats – this has happened in both Canada and Australia. And if overseas Chinese are antagonistic to the Beijing line - like favouring pro-democracy in Hong Kong, or promoting human rights for workers, their families in China can face intimidation and threats. Rich business people in China often have strong affiliations with the Communist Party. China reaches out through various proxy groups to Chinese expat communities in many countries to promote the agenda of the Chinese Communist Party. ![]() Within China - and in its dealings with other countries - there is little concern for human rights. “China Unbound” is an all-encompassing look at the expanding and formidable global reach of China. “The dominant American myth about China born in the 1960s, foresaw Western ideals of economic, intellectual, and political freedom emerging triumphant throughout the world.” (my book) quoted from Richard Madsen’s book “China and the American Dream” published in 1995 ![]()
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