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This increasing trend is compounded by economic difficulties within China. Individuals who identify economic instability are often at risk of losing their jobs or, worse, their lives due to a lack of freedom of expression. Pundits within China find themselves in precarious positions when they discuss economic figures, as dissent leads to immediate repercussions. If an economic analyst questions Beijing’s capabilities, they often find themselves ousted from their roles, illuminating the oppressive environment that stifles open discourse about the nation’s troubles.