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Homosexuality Can Be Deemed 'Mental Disorder' In China, Says New Court Ruling

Actually, it's a Communist Hell Hole that strives to centralize all power to the central politburo.

You know, as the Democrat-Socialists are trying to do here.
Another bullshit post.
 
It is not "beyond" you, the $$$$$$ at the end is the reason. And when China was opened up to the US for the purpose of trade relations it was bipartisan even though the political reasons between Republicans and Democrats were entirely different.

Now that our economies have a link to the point that it would be painful to remove overnight, and that China buys our debt, we have a startling conclusion to make here. To avoid dropping a bomb on our economy, a slow migration away from such trade reliance with China would take decades.

As for the headlines subject of this thread, it should surprise absolutely no one that China has decided to target homosexuality.

The is the same regime of a government that turns to harsh prison working camps for the slightest crime, reeducation camps for dissidents, and overall is one of the more oppressive ideologies on the planet. They are known for accepting harsh working conditions for US companies to profit from, genocide for large groups in their way, and all sorts of other human rights abuses.

On that note, China is not the only black eye on our foreign policy / trade policy front.

There is still Saudi Arabia to contend with, where not only is homosexuality still outlawed so is open practice of competition religions to Islam. To the point that they tend to behead those caught right in the streets for everyone to witness. I guess it could be worse, they could all get the Jamal Khashoggi treatment.

Irony to all of this. China is a current as well as former nation member to the UN Human Rights Council. Saudi Arabia has been a member of the same council for at least 2 terms that I can recall.

Let all that sink in... especially about the epic uselessness that is the UN.
Indeed. And some say why are we searching for ‘life’ on mars but kill it in the womb on earth? re: human rights
 
Strange.

It seems to be common knowledge that China employs thousands of censors who are constantly monitoring the Web in order to remove objectionable material. Besides "judicial independence," other outrageous terms such as "separation of powers" and even that dangerous word
"democracy" are forbidden.

Have a nice weekend!

I did not think you could support the post I quoted.

My guess, you are a Trumpist.

Are you?
 
I prefer our corrupted government take their hands out if the CCP cookie jar $$$$
lol...no, the problem is Americans buying cheap crap from China.
 
Indeed. And some say why are we searching for ‘life’ on mars but kill it in the womb on earth? re: human rights
Are you having trouble staying focused? This thread is about China.
 
Between Communism and Capitalism is where I'd place them. Capitalist economy, Communist single party rule.


The Uighurs are probably the second most serious threat the regime faces, but it's localized. The most serious threat they face by far is growing independence of their population and a increasing number of protests (both online and on the street) and outright riots. Both are quite often triggered by the large percentage of the population who feel left out of the increasing wealth they see around them.

I was in Wuhan in 2008 when rioters burned down 4 blocks of the downtown main street. They were protesting farmers getting screwed out of their land by developers in bed with local politicians. Protests are a daily occurrence throughout China but the authorities keep the lid on in the larger cities like Beijing and Shanghai.


That's interesting.

Having been there and, I imagine, having been somewhat immersed in the situation, what did you FEEL about the attitudes of the people regarding their government?
 
That's interesting.

Having been there and, I imagine, having been somewhat immersed in the situation, what did you FEEL about the attitudes of the people regarding their government?
Stay quiet less you “accidentally” be thrown out of a hotel window.
 
That's interesting.

Having been there and, I imagine, having been somewhat immersed in the situation, what did you FEEL about the attitudes of the people regarding their government?
Generally ranging from fairly strong support to indifference. Not a whole lot of opposition in the larger wealthier cities. The government is taking steps to improve conditions - employee benefits are good (highest as a % in any of the 22 countries my company operated in), legislation to protect workers is good. Incentives are in place to encourage companies to set up in poorer inland areas.

People seem to have the most issue with local governments where they see the most corruption.
 
Generally ranging from fairly strong support to indifference. Not a whole lot of opposition in the larger wealthier cities. The government is taking steps to improve conditions - employee benefits are good (highest as a % in any of the 22 countries my company operated in), legislation to protect workers is good. Incentives are in place to encourage companies to set up in poorer inland areas.

People seem to have the most issue with local governments where they see the most corruption.

Well, that sounds like there might be some cause for hope for the people.

Have you been there again since 2008?
 
Well, that sounds like there might be some cause for hope for the people.
I was more hopeful under the previous President, Hu Jintao. He seemed to be more willing to allow autonomous regions with some degree of self regulation, clamped the lid down on some judicial incompetence, took a hard line on corruption. Xi is more despotic - overreacts to challenges, has really mucked up things in Hong Kong. I see China taking two steps back with him. I also worry about Taiwan as I don't much trust him to stay out.

Have you been there again since 2008?
Yes I still have a residency visa and go there for work every year or so. I'm retired but still do some work occasionally for my company.
 
I was more hopeful under the previous President, Hu Jintao. He seemed to be more willing to allow autonomous regions with some degree of self regulation, clamped the lid down on some judicial incompetence, took a hard line on corruption. Xi is more despotic - overreacts to challenges, has really mucked up things in Hong Kong. I see China taking two steps back with him. I also worry about Taiwan as I don't much trust him to stay out.


Yes I still have a residency visa and go there for work every year or so. I'm retired but still do some work occasionally for my company.

I really have only impressions on the country. It's amazing to me that I have access to folks who have real world insights on stuff like this.

Regarding Taiwan and Hong Kong, many "experts" commentating on TV seem to be already writing both off.

I don't believe that China sees the US or anyone else as a threat to stop them.

The world seems like there are various spheres of influence being formed under the control of powerful nations. China seems to have entered into that game as well.
 
So? When US removed it, it was by a vote. Not everyone voted for its removal. Rather, a significant number of specialists vote against removing it. The fact remains, there are still a lot of people, despite the effort from the media, who recognize that homosexual behaviour is unnatural and harmful to the society.
Homosexuality occurs more often in even non human animals than you think. This argument is invalid.
 
So? When US removed it, it was by a vote. Not everyone voted for its removal. Rather, a significant number of specialists vote against removing it. The fact remains, there are still a lot of people, despite the effort from the media, who recognize that homosexual behaviour is unnatural and harmful to the society.
How is it harmful to society?
 
The fact remains, there are still a lot of people, despite the effort from the media, who recognize that homosexual behaviour is unnatural and harmful to the society.
They're as wong as the Chinese on that
 
Well hey....their decision WAS made based on academic research and peer reviews...so.......

Dont worry. Im sure that like with the Uighur murder/rape/torture by the Chinese government, the Biden administration will just recognize this as a cultural difference and move along...nothing to see here.

Donald Trump gave his explicit blessing to those concentration camps.
 
Actually, it's a Communist Hell Hole that strives to centralize all power to the central politburo.

You know, as the Democrat-Socialists are trying to do here.

Nice try, but fail.
 
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