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China is essentially extending it's police state into western democracies.

The Chinese government has been accused of targeting activists and dissidents around the world who criticize the regime through various forms of harassment. These tactics aim to silence dissent and intimidate those who challenge the government's authority.

Physical threats and violence can include direct threats of harm, stalking and surveillance, and even physical attacks. Cyberbullying and online harassment involve doxing, trolling, hacking, and spreading disinformation to discredit and silence activists. Economic pressure and coercion can manifest as financial targeting, travel restrictions, and targeting family members to pressure individuals into compliance.

Social and psychological pressure tactics include spreading disinformation and smear campaigns, social ostracization, and creating a climate of fear and anxiety. Legal and judicial harassment involves using SLAPP suits, arbitrary arrests and detentions, and misusing legal systems to suppress dissent.

Examples of these tactics in action include death threats received by Uyghur activist Omer Bekali, the disappearance of Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai, and the online smear campaigns targeting Tibetan journalist Tenzin Dechen. Australian student Drew Pavlou also allegedly faced physical threats, stalking, and academic hurdles due to his criticism of the Chinese government's policies.

These are just a few examples, and the specific tactics used can vary depending on the individual, their location, and the perceived threat they pose. While the Chinese government denies many of these accusations, the pattern of harassment and targeting of critics raises serious concerns about state-sponsored intimidation and suppression of dissent abroad.

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