Posted by: Fast-Orange
Well considering that the last time they opened up an alliance of world powers used it as a chance to push opium on them can you blame them for closing off?
And look I realize a bunch of corrupt elite have taken advantage of our weak government to hide their ill-gotten gains and insulate their families but there are actually a lot more rich Chinese who aren't leaving than ones who are.
There are also lots of Chinese people who move to Canada, don't like it, and move back to China after a few years so drop thr whole "but everybody wants to live here instead" arrogance.
1. not really, but that happened a century before the rise of communism in China
2. that doesn't surprise me, but it would be interesting to compare the numbers on those who are leaving or moving their money out for any western destination (Canada, USA, Australia, etc) vs those who are staying
3. I don't ever recall any sort of arrogance or saying something like "but everybody wants to live here instead." I think that's your own defensiveness sparking up which is part of what people seem to be picking up on in your posts. My point about which place offers a better shot at life for the average citizen was a legitimate one and you can do the same comparison between Canada and other countries where they may come out on top instead of here. At some junction things need to be considered through a clear lens and not one that favours a place you may have an affinity for.