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FBI issues warning of China’s government possibly targeting US citizens who question Chinese Communist Party in Texas (www.click2houston.com)

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Officials said the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) may be cyberstalking, physically intimidating and harassing Chinese citizens, naturalized U.S. citizens and families of dissidents who speak out against the party.

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[–] alyaza@beehaw.org 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

this is such a false equivalence it might as well be a nonsequitur--this isn't "demonstrating basic inferential science that has been known about for over 100 years", it amounts to an accusation of violating the sovereignty of another country and yes, that should be seriously scrutinized and demonstrated (especially given the tensions between the US and China, and the long tail of anti-Asian sentiment caused by COVID)

[–] millie@beehaw.org 6 points 10 months ago

So what would you say is the appropriate course of action? For the FBI to out the identities and statements of people who report Chinese state harassment in the US? To keep the information entirely a secret otherwise?

Like, the FBI warning people that there's a danger without totally tipping their hand seems like a reasonable move to make if they have such evidence. They don't need to present it in order to do that.

Likewise, while it would certainly make a better story and a better read if it provided some additional background information, that's not what this piece is. It's literally just reporting the announcement.

Honestly, I'm not sure where your opposition to it is outside of simply reacting to criticism of the Chinese government. Which, honestly, is a little shady.

[–] sarsaparilyptus@beehaw.org 3 points 10 months ago

West Taiwan isn't going to love you, give it up