In the same way say, France and Germany might have a unified economy or Canada and the US might have a unified culture, it's entirely possible to maintain legislative and/or budgetary independence under a unified front. In fact, that's already more-or-less true of China's governments: the proportion of government spending at the federal level is only 15% of all government spending. This includes spending for defence, science & technology, public security, public services, education, and diplomacy.

[–] Varcour@lemm.ee 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, because that worked so incredibly well in the past. Just look what a great time the Tibetans had. How Hong Kong is flourishing. Tell me more about Chinas great track record when it comes to honouring it's regions independence.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 8 points 9 months ago

These Tibetans, that's what you're seriously trying to argue here? 🤡 https://www.historicly.net/p/tibet-china-and-the-violent-reaction