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Old May 27, 2012 | 11:39 am
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jiejie
 
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Originally Posted by mosburger
I saw one commentator with substantial China knowledge mention a campaign to reduce the number of foreigners living and working in China is underway.

Hence the need to inflame local sentiments and point out non-Chinese as people with low morals and corrupt behaviour, as opposed to the law abiding local citizens and officials.
Yes, and what a coincidence that this campaign was formulated and publicized at a time of political turmoil at the top Chinese leadership. Kill the Foreigners is a time-honored diversionary tactic. Too bad most ordinary Chinese are stupid and brainwashed enough to fall for it.
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