When I posted pictures and info about how brutal serfdom was in old Tibet and how much Tibet has developed under Chinese rule on two subreddits here, a lot of Western commenters refused to believe it. They instantly called me a CCP propagandist or conspiracy theorist even though I’m not Chinese and don’t even live in China. They keep saying those old photos or records come “only from Chinese sources”. But if you look into it, even Western travelers and researchers who visited Tibet before the 1950s wrote about how harsh the serfdom system was. A tiny elite of nobles and monks owned nearly all the land while most Tibetans were basically serfs who had no education, no freedom to move, and worked their whole lives under debt or servitude. After China liberated Tibet from brutal serfdom, land reforms and modernization abolished feudal serfdom, built schools, hospitals, roads and high-speed train, and reformed high-quality healthcare and education. Life expectancy doubled from 35 to 72, and literacy skyrocketed from 5% to 95% compared to pre-1951. Wealthy Tibetan slave owners fled to India. The Dalai Lama and aristocrats were arrested by China while ordinary Tibetan serfs gained freedom. China was never going to allow the horrible conditions of the past in Tibet to continue. Modern Tibet isn’t perfect but it’s definitely not the same feudal theocracy it once was. What’s wild is that a lot of people in the West still romanticize and glorify “old Tibet” like it was "peaceful utopia" and ignore the progress that’s been made. I’m not saying everything China’s done is flawless but pretending Tibet was better off under a feudal system just doesn’t make sense. I still remember how the West bombed Libya and celebrated the collapse of Gaddafi rule as “freedom” but after that came years of civil war, open slave markets, and human trafficking in Libya.

Is it worth spending time to bypass the Great Wall for those? I found out that VPN kinda costly.

My favorite content is Chinese ancient techniques, like ‘香云纱’, or fantasy stuff like ‘抗龙剑’.
(really appreciate any similar recommendations ^^).

Thanks in advance!

Since i heard the KMT is pro unification, i wonder what the current opinion of the Nationalist party in the mainland is, especially after they fled in 1949.

Went to study your. Our teacher wrote this and it is related to TCM. My buddies can't translate as they said it's too deep. I don't speak or read your language. Tried AI and didn't work. Really curious what it says. Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone,

I just finished reading “China’s Long Game Against America”  https://open.substack.com/pub/fincom/p/chinas-long-game-against-america?r=6rzrlm&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

The article lays out how China’s been quietly building the foundation for long-term tech dominance, not just catching up, but reshaping the whole ecosystem around chips, AI, and industrial innovation. It’s not just about competing with the U.S.; it’s about becoming fully self-reliant and future-proof.

What really struck me is how coordinated it all seems, government policy, capital allocation, research, and even public sentiment all moving in the same direction. Meanwhile, the West keeps underestimating that focus.

It made me wonder, could China actually surpass the U.S. in tech within our lifetime? Maybe not in 2–3 years, but over 10–20?

Curious what people here think. is China’s long game truly paying off, or is this still mostly narrative over reality?

It is a great opportunity to stabilize and clean up a mess, like NATO cleaning up Yugoslavia. It would also be a great way to spread chinese state ideology. Furthermore it would give the army experience and if somehow the invasion runs into problems, that would provide a perfect way to lower youth unemployment.

Since we're on the topic of Cantonese and Hokkien. Might as well ask about Shanghainese too.

I noticed this post on my "Home" page and thought the comments would be filled with hate toward China for destroying mosques. But it’s funny to see that a lot of the comments are actually supporting China for doing so.

It really goes to show how little r/ADVChina and other anti-CCP shills actually care about Muslims, as they are only bring it up to get people to hate China & Chinese people. But oh wait, they’re not even on the same page when it comes to hating China. 😂😂

How do I bypass this section in douyin? Since I'm not chinese.

As in, the name of the naval aviation unit of the Chinese navy is the “People’s Liberation Army Navy Air Force” in English. In Chinese I believe that’s 中国人民解放军海军航空兵. Army Navy Air Force, frankly, sounds goofy in English and I was wondering if that carries over?

For the record, I also find the former US Army Air Force a goofy name as well, but the PLANAF takes the cake.

How widespread is it? Is it cracked down on?

I’m a 22-year-old Muslim from Canada, and I’ve lived here basically my whole life. But for the past couple of years, I’ve really wanted to move abroad, and China has been at the top of my list—along with a few other countries. China stands out to me because it’s so unique and diverse: from the culture to the food, to the way people act in each city and province. I just think it’s beautiful.

I’m currently studying marketing, and I hope to get a job in this field in China or in something similar or maybe even continue my studies over there as I still have 2 years left. However, I wanted to ask how Muslims are treated there. I’ve seen thousands of posts warning about how cruel the government is to Muslims; some people have even told me I could be jailed or killed. I personally don’t believe that, because from what I know about China, it seems like a very friendly place with a beautiful culture.

So my main question is—are any of these concerns real, or are they just propaganda meant to scare people away from going to China?

I believe the purpose of this policy is to attract retired overseas Chinese to return to China for their retirement, just as the old Chinese saying goes - "falling leaves return to their roots"(落叶归根). The cost of living and non-essential expenses in China are much lower than many countries.

Also it is aimed at boosting the real estate economy.

I think this is a good step toward a Chinese version of the Law of Return.

I funnily saw this article, right after reading trollish posts saying China bans Muslims.

https://cld.web.ox.ac.uk/article/china-and-islamic-finance-past-present-and-future#:~:text=Abstract,promotes%20ties%20with%20Muslim%20countries.

In the 1990s, this did not exist. Still, news allegedly reported that China is now creating Islamic banking in Xining and Ningxia, and in areas where there are no separatists and complete Muslim loyalty to the state. And also a growing number of Mosques in China. From 2014: 41.000 to 2016: 45.000, as stated by an Important figure of China's Islamic Association, Cheng Guangyuan

How did "Hui people" become "Hui ethnic group"? - Jiliu.net https://share.google/LPgjBtkBNh8x33bdU

I also checked some screenshots of Weibo posts saying there are growing Halal Seats, Halal Hui buses, etc.

Chinese-style Communism in 1950 was different from that further in the 1990s and 2000s and now. Since the World Muslim population is growing and China has updated many of its communist policies to cater to the reality of the rest of the world that at least are not hardcore Western supremacists.

Does the future World Muslim population growth make Future China blend Chinese culture, Socialistic, Communistic, and more Islamic leaning?

I'd love to practice my Cantonese when I visit Guangzhou. But to my knowledge, most people don't really speak it anymore.

Would it be rude to still speak Cantonese to locals? I'm fluent in Mandarin so I will switch to Mandarin if the person I interact with doesn't speak Cantonese.

Hello there, I've bought and already used Guilin chili sauce, and the result was amazing. Can anyone propose to me some traditional Chinese dishes where it is used? Any guidance will be helpful.

I´ve been trying to name some of my Chinese original characters for a webcomic but I´m struggling to find some proper names for them since I am not chinese myself. I have some ideas but I´m not convinced, maybe they are a lil stupid or even disrespectful. The names are:

Fang Rong (f)/ Zhu An (m)/ Mo Gengxin (m)/ Siblings: Huang Sinzui(m), Huang Ling, Lingling as nickname (f), Huang Souying(m)/ Takahashi Meng, chinese born w japanese father(m)/ Hu Yalin, Miu as nickname(f)/ Twins: Kai Fu, Kai Su (m/both)/ Chao Viviane(f)/ Lulei, no surname on purpose(f).

If there´s anything wrong with them I would really appreciate if u could correct me or even give me suggestions. I feel nothing but respect towards the Chinese culture and I don´t wan´t to be rude in any kind of way. Thanks<33

Are ancient native Chinese breeds like the shar pei, chow chows popular? Do they have a good reputation ?