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That is a very strange sentiment. I would prefer them being overtaken by a better (US/India or any moderately free country) company. I would prefer they not be crushed by an oppressive regime.

I disagree. Power consolidation into a handful of multinational corporations has the potential to destabilize the globe more than a single oppressive regime. If dozens or hundreds of countries require these companies to function, that takes power from the country's citizens(if it's a democracy) to the hands of the powerful within those multinational corporations.

"potential to destabilize"

Potential evil vs actual oppression today?

Potential _global_ evil vs actual country-wide oppression. The strength of a corporation capable of population-wide cultural and psychological manipulation shouldn't be taken lightly.

You think China is not on its path to global evil? E.g. Silk Road, Taiwan, 9-Dash line, String of Pearls strategy etc.

No. What in my comment made you think I think that?

You only listed three? Who do you consider the fourth? Personally think it is one tier with two, Google and Amazon and then FB and do not know of a fourth.