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Pax Politica
February 8, 2022 at 3:40 am
As an Asian, I am with the Chinese security guard. The western journalists aren’t only casting bad lights on themselves but on westerners in general. Turning the images of westerners in general from smart, honest and fair to one that is cunning, loud and selfish. He is in China yet he thought he was superior to the Chinese.
Xexos
February 9, 2022 at 7:59 pm
Yes you are correct. Silly westerners put them in reeducation camp!!! Take away their freedom.
He-Man vd Z
February 9, 2022 at 9:12 pm
I’m glad that I got to know this website and Manya, who is willing to provide a different perspective. I know this will not bring much traffic or visibility, because most of observations on this website don’t fit into the mainstream narrative or code. I have to say this is true journalism, adhering to the author’s own principle, rather than story telling. As a follower, I’ll be happy to see Manya becoming active on bilibili one day, where China’s young generation can get to know you.
W
March 2, 2022 at 1:22 am
To XEXOS：Nah, Silly westerners won’t put them in reeducation camp or take away their freedom, westerners kill them directly in the Middle East and Africa，that is totally fine，isn’t it？