I’m a Chinese student studying in Canada. My dad works for the Chinese government. AMA.

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I’m doing undergrad in Canada. My dad works for government-owned companies back home. Not here to spy—just here to chat.

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  1. Tank1929 Avatar

    When do you think china will use the military to take over Taiwan? What are your thoughts?

  2. Sadlave89 Avatar

    How life in Chine? Are you always feeling that every your steps is following by government?

  3. akuzokuzan Avatar

    Are you part of nationalistic club where some mainlanders harrass taiwan students who prefers independence/separation from China?

    Are those groups usually grassroots or are they part of secret police station club/students ?

    What is the narrative with younger generation about taiwan vs china?

  4. livemusicisbest Avatar

    Is it your impression that the Chinese people support Chairman Xi regardless of his actions? Would the Chinese people support him if he decided to “take back” Taiwan by military force?

  5. DifferentDebt2197 Avatar

    Has your world view changed since moving to China? What has and/or hasn’t changed?

    Thank you 👍

  6. waglomaom Avatar

    do you think China is multiple steps ahead of US in terms of technological advancement and power?

  7. MKHaiti Avatar

    How much does the average educated Chinese citizen know about the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre?
    To me, it seems like such a tragedy that nothing came of the meeting between the student protesters and Premier Li Peng.

  8. MoltijsOnion Avatar

    OPs comments are reeking of chatgpt

  9. DanielFrancis13 Avatar

    What’s the biggest piece of propaganda you’ve seen that you now realise is propaganda?

    From either side 😜

  10. 2hands_bowler Avatar

    Which city/province are you from in Chna?

  11. TitanXoo7 Avatar

    Why is China so expansionist? China has developed itself so quickly and without colonialism or war incentives, just pure business. IMHO, it has incredible potential to lead the world, but it claims territories almost of all its neighbors. I think it could have influenced (which is the final goal for any country) the world even more if only it went the diplomatic way.

    btw I’m from India, I think China and India had great potential to be allies if China played it a bit more careful, even tho India is non-aligned but I think it still could’ve happened, if not that then very strong strategic partners atleast.

    Looking forward for your answer, thank you! : )

  12. Veronicaax Avatar

    What do you think ofnthe views of China in North America? I’ve been seeing how people lives in china on tt lately and, it looks fun and not as oppressed as our media’s been telling us.

  13. reddittorbrigade Avatar

    Send my congratulation to your dad because they are beating Donald in his own game.

  14. archtech99 Avatar

    So are you a spy as well or is it just your dad who is a spy?

  15. ElegantMaster181 Avatar

    Allowed to date, marry, have sex with who you want? Or is it also fairly controlled?

  16. stuckinamuckHELP Avatar

    Any foods you miss from China? I always have certain cravings from my home country that are almost impossible to find.

  17. Forward_Tomatillo268 Avatar

    Why is family tradition so strong in China?

  18. Impossible_One_6658 Avatar

    How long have you spied for China? What are you reporting back? Are you worried about getting caught?

  19. AstralResolve Avatar

    Did you ever watch a TV show called “If you are the one”?

    I freaking loved that show. Is that really representative of dating ideals in China? I know some woman got hit hard online for being materialistic

  20. Electronic-Seat-7868 Avatar

    Do you know the YouTuber called china insider with david zhang and if yes how true are his videos about china

  21. EpicNerd99 Avatar

    Have you ever been to Mao’s mausoleum and what do you think of communism as well as Canada

  22. Round_Reception_1534 Avatar

    Are there a lot of people like you (I mean, Asians) where you live and don’t you feel isolated? I know that many big Canadian cities has a very significant Asian population. Do you feel any connection with Chinese Canadians who were born there? 

  23. Flimsy-Ad7906 Avatar

    How much does your tuition and living expenses run to as a % of your dad’s/parents’ salary?

  24. Cute-Act9048 Avatar

    Does China actually have social credit system?

  25. DumbFiasco Avatar

    What’s your major?

  26. Vegetable_Trick8786 Avatar

    There’s been a lot of rumors of Chinese interference with the recent election in Canada. Primarily to do with Mark Carney, do you or your dad have any insight on this?

  27. harryhov Avatar

    Has it been hard to move money out of China to Canada for your living expenses and luxuries?

  28. Chumbucketdaddy Avatar

    Seems like you’re still commenting. 1. Why are you studying in Canada and not China. 2. Why are a lot of Chinese exchange students incredibly wealthy. Like so many at my school wear gucci and Prada all the time and drive nice sports cars.

  29. harryhov Avatar

    What’s your daily driver and what car do you keep in the garage?

  30. Adventurous-Laugh791 Avatar

    can your dad make a law to make dog meat illegal all over china and not Shenzhen only? Also – speaking of Shenzhen – have you been there? is it really as amazing as they say?

  31. VinoT25 Avatar

    With ishowspeed recently in china doing his stream, would you say that’s how china is minus the interactions with speed? Looked pretty fun and i was putting that on my bucket list to go to china

  32. BloodletterDaySaint Avatar

    Are you planning on returning to China when you’re done with undergrad? If so, how do you feel about it overall? 

  33. itemluminouswadison Avatar

    Have you dated any Canadians? Any interesting culture differences there? Also, have you tried cannabis?

  34. Alabaster-Stone Avatar

    I saw you got several questions about food so forgive me if I missed your answer already. But what is one Chinese dish that you’ve missed that you tried to find in Canada that was completely wrong from how it traditionally is.

  35. Ellis8555 Avatar

    You commented about high tech in China. Any examples you have tech wise that is not here in Canada that is available in China?

  36. AreASadHole4ever Avatar

    Which part of Canada are you studying in?

  37. 69Brains Avatar

    Does the amount of environmental pollution in your country concern you?

  38. jimbosdayoff Avatar

    How likely do you think it is that China will experience a regime change (not necessarily end of CCP, but end of Xi) in the next 3 years?

  39. NormalGuyEndSarcasm Avatar

    Recently a friend of mine visited China. He showed me some stunning places, automated restaurants, high tech facilities. Is that fairly common in the big cities or is it just selected few? Since you’re in Canada right now there is a comparison. What about the infrastructure, how would you compare them to Canada?

  40. str8sin1 Avatar

    How often do you have to upload new secrets you’ve stolen from the west to your handlers? Is there a bonus if you get something really good, like the recipe to new coke?

  41. oOzephyrOo Avatar

    What misconceptions have you encountered about western culture and what misconceptions do people from the west have about China?

  42. Ok-Leave4444 Avatar

    Many democracies are in deadlock because of the parties to carry out the necessary reforms for the countries. I am French and my country is literally stuck in political divisions and going backwards enormously.

    Do you think it is possible to manage a nation as huge as China, with almost 1.5 billion people, in any other way than in an authoritarian way?

  43. ProllyWillSayBye2Acc Avatar

    What are the differences you noticed between you (as China-born) and the CBCs?

    Do you feel that the CBCs somewhat resent you due to those differences?

    Lowkey curious about this since where I’m from, the Chinese born/raised here mostly dislike people coming from Mainland China lol.

  44. Jackknowsit Avatar

    How much is your social credit score?

  45. blanchie1234 Avatar

    What are currently some popular cdramas in China right now? I’m looking for something to bing on 😊

  46. Communal-Lipstick Avatar

    Do you want more than 1 child?

  47. KloudChange Avatar

    Do Chinese people mainly invest in Chinese assets (stocks, real estates, treasuries, gold, crypto, etc) or in foreign assets (i.e. US, Euro, other)? And why? Does it vary from different social classes?

  48. Kjk924 Avatar

    Is China actively trying to kill the US economy and take over as the world’s superpower? How do most people over there feel about the US?

  49. theeccentricautist Avatar

    Since finances don’t seem to be an issue, why opt for Canadian universities over those in the United States?

  50. Delta080 Avatar

    Are you able to elaborate on what your dad does for work?

  51. wtam34 Avatar

    Do you know if your father has ever accepted bribes given his position in the government?

  52. Logan123_ Avatar

    Is it true that the government will make a Chinese citizen disappear if they speak out to publicly?

    If you were president of China what would you do?

    What question would you like to ask Xi Jinping?

  53. xxjustxjewxitxx Avatar

    Are you concerned that voicing honest opinions about your home country here may come back to bite you in the form of CCP action against you or your family?

  54. Terrible_Sandwich_65 Avatar

    Does your country really have a population problem from the one child policy?

  55. bartthetr0ll Avatar

    Have you had a chance to visit any of the national parks in Canada like Banff? And what was your favorite outdoor area in China, visiting Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is something I hope to do one day, but was curious if there are any other places of natural beauty you’d recommend?

  56. AdorableHandle Avatar

    Are you scared that the CCP will find this post and identify you?

  57. Hot_Papaya9807 Avatar

    How can we confirm you are not just the ccp acting as a student?

  58. Famous_Suspect6330 Avatar

    What do you think of rumors that China’s population is way underreported as it might not actually be a country of 1.4 billion but actually 500 million?

  59. cravingnoodles Avatar

    What are your thoughts on Chinese diaspora in Canada?

  60. Light_Dark_Choose Avatar

    What are your plans immediately when you graduate?

    What are your career plans?

  61. PowerOfYes Avatar

    Do Chinese people worry about income inequality? It seems that cities are very rich and developed but most people live fairly basic lives. How much does corruption factor into how resources are allocated or shared?

  62. KalashnikovParty Avatar

    Can you get him to send me some nice CCP swag? Like one of those dope ass uniforms and maybe a sks (I have a PAL)