I don't want to make the assumption that in China everyone shares the same values. It's a big place; a lot of people live there; they are going through massive changes.
I don't doubt there are many Chinese who have traditional values that are compatible under the current social and political order; however, there must also be a growing contingent of Chinese (likely those who are more educated, more wealthy, etc.) who are experiencing shifting values that are more open to the newer ideas and changes in China rather than the status quo.
If you experience economic changes that offer more freedom and choice in materialistic ways, would this not encourage the desire for more freedom and choice in other avenues?
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Originally Posted by Charlatan
Chinese culture (or much of it) is root in other belief systems such as Taoism and Confucianism. These systems, which place an emphasis on family, ancestors and community before the individual create a different approach to life and an individual's place in it.
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What if limits on speech prevent people from speaking out against the very things that are viewed as detrimental to the family or to the community?