A weakening economy and increasing political repression are forcing ever more Chinese people to emigrate. Spurred by TikTok, many are seeking more sustainable conditions in the United States.

  • @intensely_human@lemm.ee
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    110 months ago

    People having to live in certain places aren’t being offered immigration. Immigration means becoming a citizen. Citizens of the United States are free.

    • @milicent_bystandr@lemm.ee
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      110 months ago

      That’s a fair, and important point, I think. Though I only half agree. Gaining residency also counts as immigration, does it not? At least it’s a step in the way to full residency; and those steps do come with a limited freedom.