Voicelessness in the Chinese diaspora

Reporting stories within the Chinese diaspora unveils a culture of fear and surveillance that transcends borders. Even wealthy and educated individuals, not activists or dissidents, express apprehension over expressing opinions publicly due to the constant monitoring by the Chinese state. Anecdotes reveal how individuals, like a woman in the Netherlands, fear using real names, resort to pseudonyms, and discover censorship on platforms like WeChat. The intricate nature of censorship is evident as messages appear sent but are actually blocked from reaching the recipient.