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Comment by platinumrad

4 hours ago

Fine, imagine that the researcher is a black American then.

Yes, if a Saudi went to Chinese university, worked in china, sent money home to his family, and then returned to consult for Saudi government or business, that would indeed be beneficial for Saudia Arabia.

It would also be beneficial even if he didn’t do that, but helped others do that.

  • I don't think I said "Saudi". Why aren't you engaging with the hypothetical as presented?

    • Yeah you made up a completely irrelevant case. Why are you not engaging the following aspects:

      - ethnic identity tying one to country of origin (Chinese people identify as Chinese and see their country of origin as their people, Americans rarely hold the same view)

      - asymmetry (America is best for education and business)

      - strong national government which pursues its interests

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