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A comment on Apple CEO backs China’s ‘open’ Internet vision as censorship reaches new heights. Parent comment
> I agree. But that would be mostly meaningful gesture as it wouldn't change anything.
I disagree about its impact. He legitimizes the oppression of the Chinese people with his presence; he says 'this is ok'.
> it is against their interest to do anything other than empty gestures
It is against their immediate financial interest; my whole point is that there are other interests too.
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> I agree. But that would be mostly meaningful gesture as it wouldn't change anything.
I disagree about its impact. He legitimizes the oppression of the Chinese people with his presence; he says 'this is ok'.
> it is against their interest to do anything other than empty gestures
It is against their immediate financial interest; my whole point is that there are other interests too.