• Quokka@quokk.au
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    11 months ago

    That’s stupid.

    China considers itself a developing country and weaponises its economy against countries all the time.

    Not to mention it’s one of the few strong non-violent actions a state can use to fight for itself.

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      11 months ago

      Developing countries commonly adopt protectionist policies or nationalize critical industries to avoid getting outcompeted by big multinationals. Just because globalism is good for the colonial elite does not make it desirable for everyone else.

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        11 months ago

        China is not a developing country, no matter what they want to claim. And are you honestly saying one of the world’s largest economies and capitalist countries isn’t the global elite, pfft.