> Yeah, because criticizing the US, and/or making China look good can get you on certain lists.

What lists? And what happens to people on those lists?

> Maybe that is the reason?

If you think people are signing up throwaway accounts to post replies to random comments, making no substantive or even controversial statements, I have a bridge to sell you. In the US or China. Take your pick.

> FWIW I do not buy into the "China bad, we good" narrative either.

I never presented that narrative.

> The US has done really fucked up things, bombed countries for freedom, there has been recent events as well. I do not even think they were ever the "good guys" they thought they are. In Hollywood movies, sure, but in reality? Nah.

I'd agree. But what does this have to do with an analysis of China?