[amrocha]

I would say that’s an extension of the idea that rich people run the US government, which runs global organizations such as the world bank, which runs these ISDS courts.

China is just big enough to be able to ignore these global orgs.

[exceptione]

Now try to win a case against the interests or connections of a high ranking official in China.

"Law and order" is not equal to "the rule of law". Both China and the US ascribe to the idea of "might makes right", which is in essence an organized form of lawless state. It is conceptually the same as in criminal gangs, only with vastly better optics. That is why anyone not in power should strive for a rules-based order, for their own best interest at least.

[amrocha]

I think we’re saying the same thing here? Yes I agree, both superpowers are very similar.

[ycombinary]

China is an authoritarian regime. The US is a kleptocracy flirting with autocracy.

Neither place the rights of their citizens in much regard, though money definitely helps in both places.

The possible outcomes for individuals in China though are Orwellian.

[amrocha]

Not sure why you think China is Orwellian and the US isn’t when ICE is literally kidnapping people off the streets. Wake up mate, the Orwellian is coming from inside the house.

[ycombinary]

Feel free to learn.

https://www.nzz.ch/english/why-george-orwells-1984-is-so-pop...

China has been disappearing people for dissent for decades. Whether Trump is the start of a similar regime, I guess we'll have to wait and see...

[amrocha]

You can wait and see, or you can open the window and look outside. I know what I already saw.

[ycombinary]

You make a lot of assumptions.

Like that I'm American, or not Chinese. Or that you giving your 50 cents isn't transparent.