China declares victory over “extreme poverty”

[Axtremus]

China's Xi declares victory in ending extreme poverty
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-56194622

Of course, one can decide how much one trust the data publicized by China’s government. Some critics also say China has set the bar/definition of “extreme poverty” way too low (at $620 of income per year).

[Mik]

Efforts at rehabbing will fail. No one believes a word they say. Nor should.

[Jolly]

Does the slave labor count?

[Aqua Letifer]

@jolly said in China declares victory over “extreme poverty”:

Does the slave labor count?

The masses of corralled Muslims certainly don't.

[Loki]

@aqua-letifer said in China declares victory over “extreme poverty”:

@jolly said in China declares victory over “extreme poverty”:

Does the slave labor count?

The masses of corralled Muslims certainly don't.

Thinking about this, China has a ton of experience stamping out competing ideologies. If past is prologue they will succeed.
Hong Kong is a new example, Taiwan is coming.

Homogenous culture important for economic expansion and border protection.

It is good to be Han.

[taiwan_girl]

@loki said in China declares victory over “extreme poverty”:

Taiwan is coming.

LOL I hope not and dont think so.

[Jolly]

@taiwan_girl said in China declares victory over “extreme poverty”:

@loki said in China declares victory over “extreme poverty”:

Taiwan is coming.

LOL I hope not and dont think so.

If they think they can, they will...

[taiwan_girl]

@jolly said in China declares victory over “extreme poverty”:

@taiwan_girl said in China declares victory over “extreme poverty”:

@loki said in China declares victory over “extreme poverty”:

Taiwan is coming.

LOL I hope not and dont think so.

If they think they can, they will...

True. It will be "subtle" if it happens. Maybe start by taking over Kinmen and Matsu islands.....