So, I think those factors I mentioned above can naturally magnify incidents which are probably just going to happen to a foreigner here in China regardless, especially if the foreigner is already a bit concerned about anti-American sentiment. As far as the anti-American sentiment. I can remember it happening a few times and this is probably the worst it's been for Americans. But, I can remember times where anti-sentiment for Japanese appeared much worse. Locally to where I live, some Chinese nationals vandalized a few Japanese cars and stores. I don't feel like it's come close to getting that bad for Americans, yet. And largely, I feel like the Anti-American sentiment from Huawei and trade tension stuff hit a spike a few months ago, and people have pretty much moved on now.
I work with some Chinese employees of my global company, I have only been impressed with them. I have high hopes for global relations as time goes on.
I know your experience is the most likely, but telling people that they most likely wouldn't be subject to civil rights abuses that they think China is all about is almost akin to stepping on their ego.
What is the best way to deal with something like this? Not that I'm going back to China any time soon. Just from a curiosity standpoint.
Strange that this guy attracted black Audi cop interest, I’ve only ever seen them when they were hauling away a North Korea student from a Haidian Starbucks.
As an example, normal police in Beijing walk on egg shells since many people have lots of connections to bare. So a bunch of rich kids smoking weed isn’t something they will go near, so those are busted by the Black Audi people (who have strong enough connections to resist whatever).
I think you answered your own question.
Bribe them, it's business as usual there. When approached by officers, this is what they are likely expecting.
The other downside to bribery is if you have money, you become a real target as everyone will start harassing you in exchange for bribes.
Is this a US-citizen thing? I haven't heard that before and am curious.
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/05/tech/huawei-cfo-arrested-...
The "crime" of breaking sanctions against Iran, which happened after the US left JCPOA to reinstate said sanctions against Iran.
Which was a very convenient way to manufacture the "formalities" to arrest the Huawei CFO.
Not only did they know they weren't allowed to sell telecom equipment to Iran, they intentionally tried to do so while hiding it.
Don't pretend this was a secret post facto play by the US to strike at China. It wasn't.
