China is also feeling the effect. In Thailand right now there are entire villages / neighborhoods full of Chinese immigrants who have migrated away from China. Once they tasted freedom going back to live just isn’t feasible anymore. So much do the that now the Chinese government have stopped people from moving large amounts of cash out of the country to buy real estate outside of China. They are definitely feeling the effect.

I also know a lot of foreigners who have been operating businesses in China for the past 7 years and are now moving out because they feel their civil / organizational liberties are being invaded.

People find ways of revolting without being killed. Freedom is a powerful force. Blocking and controlling is like a game of whack a mole. There is one of you and billions of moles, the Chinese government and Russian government are fighting a losing battle. Of course none of this is reported because of censorship. But if you read the news and you understand what’s going on on the ground level it all makes sense.