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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

The problem is: People know if they leave, their money will probably be taken.

They're gambling with their lives, but that's a fair gamble for the stakes.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (1 children)

The problem is: People know if they leave, their money will probably be taken.

The old adage applies: "Your money or your life"

Depending on what they think their future holds, leaving all their money behind may be a very very small price to pay.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (1 children)

I disagree, their parents went through so much worse and they saw China rise, the belief is if they can stick through just a little they might find a new opportunity, or maybe things will just work out.

Also they don't think things are magically better elsewhere, so maybe it's just that.

For us the price might not make sense, but I understand if it does to them at least.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

I disagree

I'm not sure what you say you're disagreeing with.

I'm saying a portion of the population with still valid passports may choose to leave because of these new restrictions. Are you disagreeing and saying "not a single person with a valid passport will choose to leave China forever"?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 45 minutes ago

Fine, I'm suggesting most people would choose their money over their lives right now, though that might change over time.