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Comment by throwawaymaths

7 months ago

> elevated China's status

In 2024 china issued 17% less residence visas than 2019.

Maybe. But the trend is down.

What does residence visas have to do with geopolitical power?

That’s one tiny variable of many.

Should I link you an article about how US immigration hit record lows after the Covid-19 pandemic?