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Xunjinlast Thursday at 12:58 PM3 repliesview on HN

Which essential Liberty you think Chinese people do not have?


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Arn_Thorlast Thursday at 1:14 PM

Freedom of speech, freedom of association and freedom from abitrary detention, just to name a few.

Of course some speech, association and rule of law (as opposed to rule by law) is enjoyed by most people. But it is indisputable that China restricts speech and association severely, and silences "troublemakers" arbitrarily.

Let me preempt the inevitable replies: this comment is about China and China alone. It it factual irrespective of what freedoms may or may not be enjoyed anywhere else including the US.

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irishcoffeelast Thursday at 3:09 PM

Freedom of information is the first thing that comes to mind.

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