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The problem with this they can take that back as easily as they gave it.

Can they though? China isn't some totalitarian dictatorship that some of the west seem to think they are. If they ceded this 'business as usual' measure, it was because the jobs, investment, and technology that results is worth it. China likes Tesla, and alternative energy. Their alternative energy investments have been substantial for a number of years.

> China isn't some totalitarian dictatorship that some of the west seem to think they are.

You do realize that they're closer to being a dictatorship now than they've been for decades? Xi has purged most of his rivals and has recently abolished term limits for his positions, so he could rule indefinitely.

> China isn't some totalitarian dictatorship

So making their president "president for life" doesn't count as a dictatorship now?

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