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Re:China clamping down on coronavirus research, deleted page... by louthy on Sunday April 12, 2020 @07:17PM (#22851765)
If it affected their own people less, gaining a net advantage over other nations. A totalitarian/authoritarian state will always be able to manage an epidemic more effectively than a democratic one.

Disclaimer: I don’t believe this, just playing devil’s advocate

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Re:China clamping down on coronavirus research, deleted page... by hoot on Sunday April 12, 2020 @07:40PM (#22851874)
Yep, China has recovered while the rest of the world is still crippled. I wouldn't put it past China to cause harm to their own citizens to gain a position of power.

Disclaimer: Also don't believe this, just playing along.

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Re:China clamping down on coronavirus research, deleted page... by nikofeyn on Sunday April 12, 2020 @07:53PM (#22851926)
> Disclaimer: Also don't believe this, just playing along.

everybody keeps saying this, but just stop. it doesn't help and it confuses. all you do is bolster people who skip over your "disclaimer", even if you actually do believe your disclaimer.

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