March 2025. China has now open a new “hotline” for patriots to report the activities of enemies of the state. Those who spot any individual residing overseas calling for Taiwan/HK independence, insulting the great leader or smearing the party can report these “crimes” at [email protected]
Of course, the government has no jurisdiction over individuals residing overseas. I’m not even sure if the emails are read. The purpose of opening this channel is not really to catch the thousands of overseas dissidents. They can’t. This is simply an act of 打草惊蛇. Some folks who have been criticising the CCP or crossed swords with 小粉红online may start to wonder if someone has reported them. Will they get detained if they enter China? The less courageous may be scared off.
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