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> I know the argument is that Chinese companies are just an extension of the state, but you could say the same in reverse about the U.S

What



Also US started wars , military actions or changed the governments around the world,spied(maybe assassinations - I would apreciate someone if knows of a good example of this) , pushed international law for the interest of the big companies(aka for money) ex the banana wars https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_Wars

Also the government will intervene on the internal market too with money,subsidies, regulations,exceptions to help the big companies,

in t he end the state and big companies are in a long relationship and there is no way you can deny this just ways you can try to find arguments that is fair and honest.


The US state being an extension of US companies, thanks to all the lobbying, collusion and some underhanded moves.


The US and citizens, even without direct stock, are beneficial owners of US companies because they contribute to the economy and livelihood of the local economy... that and National Security Letters.


I think a good argument can be made that Lockheed Martin and Boeing are extensions of the USG.




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