I perceive the Chinese government to be almost 100% pragmatic and to give little weight to ethics. If they want the population to hold certain things as being true, or to behave in a certain way, they will find the easiest route to achieving that and do it, and if people don't like it or get hurt in the process, too bad.
I don't assert it to be a national characteristic, just the approach of the current ruling elite. Russia is probably no better morally but less well organised.
Almost makes me thankful for our spivvy, shambolic government.
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