Well the ones I know describe themselves as "Chinese." Admittedly they are not "here" as you call it.
Anyway, the point is that they're moving because of economic imperialism, not cultural imperialism.
Let's talk about China
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Well the ones I know describe themselves as "Chinese." Admittedly they are not "here" as you call it.
Anyway, the point is that they're moving because of economic imperialism, not cultural imperialism.
It is realpolitik - they don't want governments / elites with whom they've fostered a cosy relationship to lose power after an election, aside from anything else.
Artaxerxes
Look out, he's got a gnu!
The economic imperialism of being forced to learn Chinese, praise Chinese policy, praise Xi, give up their home customs and laws and give up what press freedoms they have.
I'll be sure to enlighten them that China isn't committing cultural imperialism and they only moved here for pragmatic economic reasons. I'm sure they will be delighted to hear this.
gosub
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Bullshit
That's political imperialism, not cultural.
Yossarian
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Cantonese language and culture in Hong Kong and southern China has been under threat for a long time
In southern China, the Guangdong National Language Regulations were enacted to restrict the use of Cantonese in the media. When I was last in China, there were banners saying “Be civilized, speak Putonghua (Mandarin)” everywhere, including at the airport.
In Hong Kong, a 2008 curriculum document stated that using Putonghua to teach Chinese in schools is the long-term goal. Many people see that as a threat of cultural genocide. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Leung Chun-ying, took the oath of office in Putonghua, unlike the former Chief Executives, who did it in Cantonese. Many people think that his language choice was a “kowtow” to Beijing.
According to an unofficial survey, 72 per cent of primary schools in Hong Kong use Putonghua as the medium of instruction in Chinese language classes. That’s worrying. For a lot of abstract concepts like political science or philosophy, they may only know how to think in Mandarin, and not be able to express themselves very well in Cantonese.
news.ubc.ca
In southern China, the Guangdong National Language Regulations were enacted to restrict the use of Cantonese in the media. When I was last in China, there were banners saying “Be civilized, speak Putonghua (Mandarin)” everywhere, including at the airport.
In Hong Kong, a 2008 curriculum document stated that using Putonghua to teach Chinese in schools is the long-term goal. Many people see that as a threat of cultural genocide. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Leung Chun-ying, took the oath of office in Putonghua, unlike the former Chief Executives, who did it in Cantonese. Many people think that his language choice was a “kowtow” to Beijing.
According to an unofficial survey, 72 per cent of primary schools in Hong Kong use Putonghua as the medium of instruction in Chinese language classes. That’s worrying. For a lot of abstract concepts like political science or philosophy, they may only know how to think in Mandarin, and not be able to express themselves very well in Cantonese.
Is the Cantonese language under threat? - UBC News
The Cantonese language is spoken by millions around the globe, but UBC linguistics researcher Zoe Lam says societal and government pressures mean it could disappear within a couple generations.
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
You need to ease up on your love for Trump. You may see those of us who oppose his sickening virus of would be fascism as loonies, but the concerns are genuine.
Have you been paying attention to what is happening in your country? Do you really think that a spell in the abyss is the best remedy for MAGA?
You have claimed that Biden is senile on many occasions and that he's responsible for Russia invading Ukraine.
Do you really believe he's pushing the outdated PNAC agenda, or are you just desperate for another Trump term?
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
It's both, you silly boy
gosub
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‘Everything indicates’ Chinese ship damaged Baltic pipeline on purpose, Finland says
‘I would think that you would notice that you’re dragging an anchor behind you for hundreds of kilometers,’ says minister.
More hubris analysis
America’s undying empire: why the decline of US power has been greatly exaggerated
Thu 30 Nov 2023
America’s undying empire: why the decline of US power has been greatly exaggerated
Thu 30 Nov 2023
teqniq
DisMembered
Yuk:
www.politico.eu
China’s Xi goes full Stalin with purge
In a sign of instability in Beijing’s top ranks, foreign policy and defense officials are vanishing as Xi roots out perceived enemies.
not-bono-ever
meh
Forest City: Inside Malaysia's Chinese-built 'ghost city'
Built during the Chinese property boom, Forest City is a stark reminder of the crisis in the sector.
www.bbc.co.uk
kinda aside but I do follow the PRC expansion into SE Asia stuff . This looks horrendous.
wemakeyousoundb
hopefully not gimboid
probably the wrong thread but it's late:
chinese garlic a national security threat to the US says senator
sorry it but made me giggle
chinese garlic a national security threat to the US says senator
sorry it but made me giggle
China Invading Taiwan in 2027. Multiple articles saying China is preparing its armed forces to invade Taiwan in 2027. Scary. Hopefully won’t start World War 3.
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
It won't.
All the right noises will be made in the right places but eventually, like Hong Kong, Taiwan will be consumed by China.
NoXion
Craicy the Squirrel
Is "multiple articles" the new "it was revealed to me in a dream"? While I don't doubt that the CPC has designs on Taiwan, giving out specific dates like this without sharing your sources is just pointless.
Bloomberg TV
gosub
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Presumably based on Zi saying he won't
China Won’t Invade Taiwan – For Now
China is turning inwards, the U.S. is building deterrence, and Taiwan is committed to maintaining the status quo – all these factors will help keep the peace.
thediplomat.com
NoXion
Craicy the Squirrel
Link it you fucking derelict!
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
JimW
支那暗杀团
RIP Gao Yaojie, proper champion: Doctor and self-exiled activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS epidemic in rural China dies at 95
I visited projects helping those affected in some of the areas affected by HIV infections due to blood-selling back at the time, efforts that would likely not have been possible without her courage and integrity.
I visited projects helping those affected in some of the areas affected by HIV infections due to blood-selling back at the time, efforts that would likely not have been possible without her courage and integrity.
bluescreen
tofu eating wokerati
The sinicisation of mosques continues. Satellite imagery shows at least 1,714 buildings have been altered, stripped or destroyed. The government says the changes are to modernise the mosques and “harmonise” them with Chinese culture. Islamic features like domes and minarets have been replaced with Chinese styles. Islamic decorative motifs outside mosques are being replaced with security cameras.
Human Rights Watch report (22 Nov) here:
www.hrw.org
The FT has a long article (Nov 27) heavily illustrated with before and after images and video, which seems to prevent archive.ph from rendering its usual service, but the original is here (paywalled, so the link won't show the heading):
FT Visual Investigations
How China is Tearing Down Islam
ig.ft.com
Human Rights Watch report (22 Nov) here:
China: Mosques Shuttered, Razed, Altered in Muslim Areas
The Chinese government is significantly reducing the number of mosques in Ningxia and Gansu provinces under its “consolidating mosques” policy, in violation of the right to freedom of religion.
The FT has a long article (Nov 27) heavily illustrated with before and after images and video, which seems to prevent archive.ph from rendering its usual service, but the original is here (paywalled, so the link won't show the heading):
FT Visual Investigations
How China is Tearing Down Islam
How China is tearing down Islam
Thousands of mosques have been altered or destroyed as Beijing’s suppression of Islamic culture spreads
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
I don't suppose you have a non-paywall linkPresumably based on Zi saying he won't
China Won’t Invade Taiwan – For Now
China is turning inwards, the U.S. is building deterrence, and Taiwan is committed to maintaining the status quo – all these factors will help keep the peace.thediplomat.com
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
In contrast to your apparently optimistic link The Big One so 2025 may be still going on in 2026 and maybe 2027Presumably based on Zi saying he won't
China Won’t Invade Taiwan – For Now
China is turning inwards, the U.S. is building deterrence, and Taiwan is committed to maintaining the status quo – all these factors will help keep the peace.thediplomat.com
And yet they have a co-operation agreement with Iran. So China clearly only has a problem with internal Muslims and Iran are clearly fine with the destruction of Mosques. The mind boggles.The sinicisation of mosques continues. Satellite imagery shows at least 1,714 buildings have been altered, stripped or destroyed. The government says the changes are to modernise the mosques and “harmonise” them with Chinese culture. Islamic features like domes and minarets have been replaced with Chinese styles. Islamic decorative motifs outside mosques are being replaced with security cameras.
Human Rights Watch report (22 Nov) here:
China: Mosques Shuttered, Razed, Altered in Muslim Areas
The Chinese government is significantly reducing the number of mosques in Ningxia and Gansu provinces under its “consolidating mosques” policy, in violation of the right to freedom of religion.
The FT has a long article (Nov 27) heavily illustrated with before and after images and video, which seems to prevent archive.ph from rendering its usual service, but the original is here (paywalled, so the link won't show the heading):
FT Visual Investigations
How China is Tearing Down Islam
How China is tearing down Islam
Thousands of mosques have been altered or destroyed as Beijing’s suppression of Islamic culture spreads
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
Yes I have seen post 1376 too
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