Austrian China

Austrian China is a forum for writers and economists reflecting on the real China and its economy from the perspective of the Austrian School of Economics.

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314 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jan 24
  1. Making sense of the world through social media can be challenging, especially when lacking first-hand experience.
  2. Western observers often encounter four main narratives about China on social media, but these may not reflect reality.
  3. Different narratives exist about China, from portraying it as a socialist success to predicting its collapse, but the reality is more nuanced and complex.
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176 implied HN points β€’ 13 Jan 24
  1. China's speech censorship policy is strict, but not as totalitarian as some may think.
  2. Violating speech restrictions can lead to consequences like post deletion and account suspension.
  3. Despite censorship, information still circulates, and the policy has limitations in preventing public voice and information flow.