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by M2Ys4U 4097 days ago
The EU is the world's largest economy, do you really want to shut your entire business out of that market?

What then happens if a competitor is established to take your former position in the European market - chances are they're not just going to stay in the EU. They're going to eat your lunch elsewhere too.
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xxxyy 4097 days ago
Similar argument can be applied to China. This is precisely why Zuckerberg is learning Mandarin and networking there.
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dheera 4097 days ago
How would the EU shut you out? Would the EU actually dare to begin censorship?
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xxxyy 4097 days ago
No, of course not by censorship. Through: fines for monopolist practices (happened to Microsoft), general smear campaign (happens to Amazon in Germany over working conditions), poking with a stick (the "right to be forgotten"), or just plain old taxes (the new "internet tax" is a current topic in the EU). There is always a way if you are determined enough. Politics.
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M2Ys4U 4097 days ago
It's not about censorship. It's about doing business.
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