The person I replied to was saying that the idea that Tiktok was a Chinese propaganda machine was a “vague ‘Sinophobic’ conspiracy theory”, and I’m pointing out how they used ‘sinophobic’ to dismiss a legitimate concern about a state government. Much like people use “anti-semitic”. Or “Russophobic”.

What are you confused about? How did I invalidate my own comment? Please elaborate.

No?

Let’s be real. They’re all working together.

The only time I ever hear the term “sinophobic”, it’s someone using it to hand-wave away criticisms of the Chinese government.

Sort of like “anti-semitic” and criticisms of Israel.

Which one?

Going after people that criticize the leader, banning other parties, ending term limits, propping up businesses that he’s friends with while charging his enemies with “corruption”, and preaching a popular ideology without actually committing to any of its core values.

Because they’re on the same side.

The way Trump is running things, there won’t be much of a difference between America and China soon.