
The West doesn't support freedom and democracy
The West often presents itself as the global defender of freedom and democracy. But can that claim survive scrutiny when the United States and its allies support repressive regimes, tolerate political repression, and act with impunity abroad?In this video, I challenge the idea that political repression and surveillance are problems unique to China. I argue that, rather than dismissing China’s rise because of its political system, Western countries should be willing to learn from its industrial development, infrastructure, and administrative efficiency—while still critically examining its own…
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