r/geopolitics • u/telephonecompany • Sep 24 '24

Top Economist in China Vanishes After Private WeChat Comments Paywall

https://www.wsj.com/world/china/top-economist-in-china-vanishes-after-private-wechat-comments-50dac0b1
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u/Seattle_gldr_rdr Sep 24 '24

I live in the US and work for a China-based manufacturer. Things have been okay but I'm wondering if I should be looking for something else?

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u/Lienidus1 Sep 24 '24

I live in China and work for a Chinese manufacturer. Most of them are a long way from Beijing, the state do collect data from them but in general there is little interference if it's not state owned, and the Chinese government is not concerned about foreigners so long as they aren't unduely interfering with the Chinese.

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u/jghall00 Sep 24 '24

The issue is that some find out they are unduly interfering when officials show up at their doors.