I think one has to be really careful about the language one uses. To step above this, I urge everyone to not criticize "China" (which, while often intended to address the administration, can easily be interpreted as the country as such and its population) but instead be more precise with "the CCP", "the PRC administration", or similar. Similarly, just talking about "China" as opposed to "The PRC" opens it up to inclusion of Taiwan and other territories not de-facto part of the nation.

So many people attach their identity to their country of origin or citizenship. You can think of that what you want, but by avoiding "attacking the country" verbally, you shield your argument from that flavor of wumao vitriol.

The OP does this right: "CCP pulls support", not "China pulls support".

I see a similar thing with Israel - don't want to be portrayed as antisemitic? Address the administration, not the country.