I *Bleep* the Chinese Government, but....

I think it is interesting to talk about how people see the Chinese government and how media is often used to shape or distort opinions. What do you think of the Chinese government? Do you think it should change or that it is doing a good job for its people?

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[martincyy]

Chinese people have learned from the history in a hard way that if there is no strong government, what will actually happen to the people.

[easonqin]

India's population in 1976 : 637 million. Per capita income: 200 USD.
China's population in 1976 : 929 million. Per capita income: 191 USD.
India's population in 2022 : 1.41 billion. PCI:2, 700 USD.
China's population in 2022 : 1.41 billion. PCI:13, 600 USD.
13, 600/2, 700=5x
So, I don't have any reason to support the ‘’democracy‘’, but I have ten thousand reasons to support the Chinese government.
Every Chinese is very clear that "democracy" just wants the Chinese to return to the era of trading cans for airplanes, that is, the era of economic colonization.

[LW]

What people don't understand is that the Chinese people like and accept their government, so by saying you hate the government but like the people, you're insinuating the Chinese people are wrong for liking their own government. I agree with you in that people add "oh but I like the Chinese people" to make themselves sound nicer/less racist

[saeedmustapha]

As an American, i find the most Americans are clueless about their own country and government, but it seems that they know about the rest of the world, even though they never had a passport.

[DJJeson]

To put it simply, the real purpose of smearing China or the Chinese government is to disrupt China's stability, with the aim of controlling China by instigating social unrest at minimal cost. If this strategy were to succeed, it could lead to a decline in China's national strength, potentially diminishing its status within the international community.

The exceptional performance of the Chinese government has, in fact, caused Western politicians to feel shame, anger, and frenzy, as they no longer have the opportunity to exploit China unabashedly for their own benefit. This shift has disrupted their ability to easily profit from China, as they did in the colonial era by leveraging cheap labor for wealth and enjoying high standards of living.

[dancerinmaya]

Yes, I've been watching your videos, and it seems that you get Chinese more and more. This is a very difficult message to deliver, but you did an excellent job. Thanks.

I was educated and got my professional qualification in the US, I used to consider myself a liberal anarchist and was never interested in politics. HK riot in 2019-2021 changed me completely: comparing Western/Taiwanese/HK MSMs and Chinese media with the violent reality everyday for almost three years, I saw them lie again and again, turning black into white and white into black shamelessly, they had no integrity, they didn't care about the truth, they only wanted to push a political agenda to get HK and therefore China, also to help Taiwan's election, they didn't care that HK and the life of HKers were destroyed by their orchestrated color revolution. In all that, the HK government was too incompetent and weak to handle the situation, which left ppl fearing for one's life/safety in the violence constantly.

When you feel your life/safety is threatened, you tend to get your priority right quickly.

It woke me up to the realization that a powerful government is necessary, a weak gov would leave a small place like HK paralyzed, let alone mainland China, and what the CPC did in mainland China was/is completely necessary: imagine a country with 56 ethnic groups and 1.4billion ppl, not resource-rich, you must do the right things to keep it together, keep it safe and stable, to develop economy to take care of so many ppl.


Very few ppl do the "front attack" because ppl are hesitant to associate themselves with CPC, but I'll give it a try: if one is willing to look at the CPC objectively, he/she'd see that despite their flaws/imperfections, they have the right intention, and they make the right effort for China and Chinese ppl all the time. They also correct their mistakes or inadequacies quickly...

In addition to what you said about many are not feverishly communists, which is true, but at the same time, CPC has the right thinking of taking care of everyone and refuses to let special interest groups to override the state and ppl...CPC members do more OTs at time of needs, they also aspire to be the first to plunge in difficult situation/plight to help or serve others.

Are Chinese oppressed? Every Chinese has families, relatives, friends, school mates, colleagues, acquaintances who are CPC members, who are all nice ppl like the rest of Chinese. You see ppl arguing/fight or sometimes even physically struggling with the police with no adverse consequences (except for serious criminals), you know their official media are so ineffective, they are not appealing but generally don't lie; you know when certain political events are about to occur, they'd tighten the "internet censorship" for a few day, so you watch what you say for a few days then you can still pretty much say whatever you want (barring inciting or aiding& abetting treason/sedition, splitting the country etc.); you can practice your own religion as long as you don't do terrorism or promote, and register your group as required by law.

If you are in China long enough, you'd have already figured out that as long as you don't step on the few redlines (treason/sedition, overthrowing the gov, working for a foreign gov to spy/cause riots/unrest in CN etc.), you are pretty much left free to do whatever you want--that has always been the case in China, it's freedom within a "shell"---but whose freedom doesn't have restraint? At least CPC never lied by censorship, as what we see in the West nowadays.

Those Chinese who criticize CPC failed to see what a tough job CPC has--it's so much more difficult to keep Chinese fed and taken care of than the US as there is relentless accountability: if it doesn't work, it's always the CPC's responsibility, while in the US, so long as you convince voters it's the other party's fault, you can do whatever w/o accountability for your failure.

When Chinese realize how hard CPC tries for CN and Chinese ppl, how could Chinese ppl not to trust them and be grateful? I respect and admire them, for all their right intention and right effort, and their relentless hard work and devotion.

Sometimes I even think it's pitiful that I left CN too early so that I no longer have the opportunity to become a CPC member myself. Communism is nice, but that's not why it's so respectable, it's more like you want to part of this group of ppl who work tirelessly for China and Chinese ppl.

PS: have you noticed how hard Chinese FM officials work? (if you compare them to the US State Department ppl, you'd know instantly who are professionals and who are amateurs, who work for the ppl, who work for their party/ideology)

[s.c]

As a Chinese from mainland lived in USA for more than 30 years, my close family mostly still in china, some lived in city, most of them in remote country side, none of them has unusual complaints about the government, actually my parents are more supportive to Chinese government now than before. For me, the illusion of Us governmenting is better had long gone, US government did not improve they are busy doing power fight. but Chinese government keep improving.

[JY-rxue]

As a Taiwanese/Canadian who lived in China for 12 years, I see the disadvantages of Western democracy. I think it is a disguise used by the government to keep its citizens blind from the truth, that ordinary people really have little or no say in the policies that affect them the most. To me, whichever government that cares for its people and makes progress in improving the country should be welcomed (not discriminated against)
With the size, ethnic groups, population, culture, and history of China, I think it would be hard to govern without a strong centralized government.

I believe that the cultures (West vs China) are different, people from the West value individual rights, whereas the Chinese (even most East Asians) value collective well-being. Therefore, a Western democracy may not best suit our people. We, as Chinese people, just want to improve our country and stay prosperous. We have no interest in conquering other countries (unlike the Western colonial mindset) or telling other countries which form of government is better.

It's up to the citizens to decide which form of government is right for them. And if most of them are happy and approve of their government, good for them. America and its allies (G7) should stay out of other countries' businesses if they are smart.

[robertmorgan]

China's progress over the last 25 years is amazing. I am so astounded by what the Communist government has accomplished. If the Chinese people are happy with their government, then it's best for all of us to be supportive of the Chinese people. Communism has failed in most countries but is working in China. Again all that matters is we honor the people's choice. Great video.

[yiluis]

There's actually a lot of people taking the exams trying to be a member of the CPC, but the requirements are high and strict so not everybody can be a member just because "they feel like it". Contrary to what people in the western sphere believe, the chinese people have a lot of respect to the CPC members.

[haoyuan]

The very traditional Chinese mindset about governing is about whether the govt is able to meet its people's most basic needs, regardless of the form, dynasties, or more modern forms of govt. If not, there would be a new cycle of governance, new dynasties, or new governments. Similar cycles have happened in Chinese history many many times for >2000 years. The people will stand up against the govt. As you said, if the majority of the people are against the govt, it can easily be changed. That being said, it is indeed the extreme case, where the most basic needs of the majority cannot be met (life, food, health, etc). More often, we see the smaller cycles of local governing. People try to change the local govt if they see corruption or anything acceptable. The local people would try to let the central govt know about the situation. The central govt's reaction is important and affects people's view of the central govt. Very often the central govt can hold the local officials accountable and people are happy about it, primarily because the central govt looks after the bigger picture and does not share the same interests as the local govt. In the old days, the emperor represents the central govt. The culture and the history really matter. Much of the Chinese governing culture remains unchanged over thousands of years. It is one of the benefits of such a system, e.g. good accountability. Local govt officials will be held accountable if the central govt knows that they are corrupt or make mistakes. The central govt tries its best to maintain the big cycle long by making the local govt go through many small cycles. Some policies can be maintained consistently with the same central govt. in power. Long-term planning and execution are good for long-term development in strategically important areas. Back to the topic, most Chinese people do support the Chinese govt. Why not? Chinese people's lives have been continuously improved over the past decades.

[fw]

I'm from China and have been living in US(mostly NYC) for the past 10 yrs. And I really appreciate how you accurately use "shield" to decribe ppl using "but I love chinese ppl" after saying "I hate chinese government". I've been through time like that so many times, "oh you're not like other chinese, " " how're your parents doing in China", NYC is probably too blue to show rasism, but still you can tell some pitiness and hatrate against china from conversations. I think Chinese goverment is doing a really good job in what government is responsible for: improving living quality, ppl's income/buying power, infrustructures, protecting its own citizens, etc. Those are the things that matters the most I think, and I miss the safety and the night life, night markets in china. I haven't been back since Jan 2020. Will return this Sep and see what new changes have happened!

[ron]

I'm British have been living in China for 12 years and the British government in my opinion does not come close to the efficiency and performance of the Chinese government. The Chinese friends I have are significantly more content with their situation and government than my friends and family in the UK are with our government. The changes and improvements I have seen over 12 years in China are outstanding.

[freandydavid]

I remember first time i visit China 2019, it is in Chongqing, very clean city with numerous tourist atraction, even though in Beibei is clean and modern. Great transformation during years. Can't wait to visit China again this year, this time is Beijing ✌🇨🇳

[beproudasian]

China is what it is today, thanks to the CPC! There is not much distinction between the government and her people. The people and the government mirror each other as far as I'm concern. Most importantly, CPC is ever improving.

[colinlee]

Those people who dishonestly say that they like the Chinese people but not their govt are trying to interfere with the internal affairs of the country by urging for regime change to a govt that suits them! Very wishful thinking!

[koryhaggert]

I liked this video so much I not only shared it on my Facebook but I also watched all the ads in their entirety to give my support.

[phillipsteel]

I have lived in China .. Lets be direct eg. In USA you vote for either party and then your government fabricates a narrative about WMDs and invades Iraq killing civilians etc. with impunity because ? The point is American people tell me its not them who committed these crimes and even if they did vote for that government they accept no responsibility for their countries behavior. In China it is different .. If the Chinese govt does something their people do not agree with they feel embarrassed and responsible.

[夢裏不知身是客]

I came from Republic of China and had been a member of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) for many years. Believe it or not, KMT operated the same way in the one-party “Chiang dynasty.” We had “stupid” meetings and so on. I must confess: It was a much happier time for me than the mess after DPP came into being! The KMT officials then were genuinely working for the people for the most part. Unlike the DPP politicians who are “working” for themselves for the most part, more corrupt than the KMT of the Chiang dynasty. We had less “freedom” but more positive outlook and hope for the future then than the young people now in Taiwan!

[sigalz]

I’m mainland Chinese, a lot of people I know(including myself) have some dissatisfaction with the government, which is totally normal. The only perfect nation is imagination, but many people don’t understand that. Of course everyone wants better life so people will complain, but to be fair, when my parents were kids, they used to eat meat only once a year during Chinese New Year. They both come from rural areas, super poor, don’t have a chance to go to university. I won’t say my family are super rich now, but at least we have several houses and cars, both my sister and I have studied abroad. The problem is that nowadays many Chinese people are not satisfied with what they get, they feel that once they set foot on western soil, they will immediately get everything they want, I wish these people would be more realistic…