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they don't need to concede anything because the general public of western nations is still convinced china has 90% of their population in gulags and any wins they have is because of the gulags
i think that theory falls apart in modern times because of the severe ideological differences between then and now. socialism back then, even in the west, was regarded as legitimate and a viable alternative. now, in western countries, socialism is 100% tried and failed. it's irredeemable, so any benefits other countries see from it are 100% because of the gulags.
Not just the general public, the average """leftist""" has been convinced China a capitalist hellscape with all jobs being sweatshops and the like.
It's always the same like three or four talking points too, every single time. They aren't even particularly compelling ones.
It's not like China is a perfect country that cannot be criticized whatsoever, but their arguments always boil down to "Oh yeah, social credit and winnie the pooh! TAKE THAT WUMAO"
only stupid dumdum brainwashed tankie baby-brained ccp pooh bear shills believe otherwise /s
With China becoming a holiday destination, with Visa free travel for several European states. Do you expect any effect at all in the future?
in near future, no. based on anecdotal evidence of interacting with west europeans, fear mongering about china has seeped to much, won't shrug off anytime soon, specially with multiple crises and tensions rising in the world and the role china has on the global stage.
my guess is this effect will be seen in the global south, as china is delivering infrastructure and investments in africa and latin america.