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I have a friend that lives in Beijing. I think people here are still confused . Similar to many nations the national powers have their domain and orientation and then the regions have their own. China has months ago changed its position of covid restrictions. It’s the municipalities that are maintaining the restrictions. It’s why people feel empowered to protest. And, protests are permitted by law unless there is violence or it impedes economic life. Sure, I don’t like centralized government . But let’s admit it the Chinese are proud and seek to re vitalize their nation. They want to return the greatness of China! Unlike countries like the US the nation is primarily from one heritage. So the vast majority of Chinese support Chinese policies.

Now it’s true perhaps my friend lives in the ivory tower. But consider the rate of growth and wealth creation in the last 20 years. The majority of Chinese are realizing a higher standard of living and far greater opportunities then their parents.

However one looks at it , China is strong snd refuses to play along with other nations plans. If the US released a lethal infectious pathogen in their nation what should they do? Well, likely

Be very cautious and find ways to protect their population from the threat snd further threats . Notice they were not injecting their people with experimental Mrna shots!  one might consider that the threats they consider may be greater then covid alone . If one type of sars2 virus can be developed who knows how many are ready to go or still being developed . And if it’s a depopulation plan a nation with the biggest population in the world is likely a priority .

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Since China earlier this year relaxed their child-bearing policy to three per family, something is afoot.

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