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Hong Kong Katılım Haziran 2025
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Political Rights vs. Practical Freedom: A New Perspective on Life in China and the US
Daily life in China can feel more liberated than in the United States, despite the latter's emphasis on political liberties. This highlights the distinction between "freedom on paper" and the "day-to-day freedom" that shapes everyday existence.
Redefining Freedom
The most Westerners think of freedom, they typically consider political rights such as freedom of speech, the right to vote, and other civil liberties. However, there is another, often overlooked, dimension: the practical freedom experienced in daily life.
The Conveniences of Daily Life in China
Walkability and Transportation:
Chinese cities are highly walkable, and public transportation is described as fast, convenient, and reliable. This accessibility means residents are not dependent on a personal vehicle for their daily needs.
Access to Essentials:
Food is readily available everywhere, accessible and affordable healthcare is a significant advantage, contrasting sharply with the American system.
The Restrictions of American Life
Car Dependency:
He argues that a car is a necessity to "do anything, to go anywhere, to even have a life" in most of the US.
High Costs:
The expense of healthcare is cited as a major burden and a source of stress for many Americans.
Effort for Basic Tasks:
The combination of these factors means that accomplishing even the most basic things can require a "ton of effort," limiting one's practical freedom.
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@kajakallas Your values are morally bankrupt when you remain silent to genocide by Israel to Palestinians.
You are dusgusting and a shame to the Europeans
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Europe is not just about geography, it's also about the values and principles we share.
That’s why we are glad to welcome Canada at the European Political Community meeting today to discuss common issues.
We will be talking about connectivity, but also resilience to the threats we are all facing.
My doorstep ↓
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@MarioNawfal Listen, property developers like to do this kind of tricks to mock luxury brands, that the locations are good for shops. All these shops are small and empty. Not real shops. Pure marketing.
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Let's be honest about something the world is too proud to admit.
Without America:
Europe speaks Russian or German.
South Korea doesn't exist.
Kuwait is still occupied.
Israel is surrounded with no ally.
The Pacific belongs to Japan or China.
Every nation that sleeps peacefully tonight does so because America is awake.
You're welcome.
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@GordonGChang No wonder why Trump said you don’t know what you are talking about.
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“Oops”? China not buying Nvidia’s chips is a win for America. Why should we help an enemy compete against us in the critical race for AI supremacy?
Arnaud Bertrand@RnaudBertrand
Oops... The end result of U.S. semiconductors export controls is: Nvidia down to 0% market share in the world's largest semiconductors market, and China's AI is on par with the U.S. "Backfired" is the understatement of the century. (tomshardware.com/tech-industry/…)
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@chinafutureclub You are damn right. Very metropolitan, plus culture rich, sense of business, efficiency and energized
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@RLHeinrichs US sanctions carry legal liability in China? Nonsense
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Surprise surprise China prohibits companies from honoring U.S. sanctions and directs them to keep doing business with Iran.
Terence Shen@Terenceshen
BREAKING: China has issued a ban blocking compliance with U.S. sanctions targeting five Chinese firms, including Hengli Petrochemical in Dalian, over Iran-related oil trade. Authorities say companies in China must not recognize or enforce the U.S. measures, calling them illegitimate. Let’s wait and see how Trump responds.
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@shaunrein That’s how sick the western culture becomes, if can’t win China, smears China
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