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Why do libs refer to the Communist Party of China (CPC) as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)? (hexbear.net)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/askchapo@hexbear.net
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It's a weird nitpicky thing that makes no sense. If you can't even use the actual name for the CPC why should I believe a single word you say about China?

Are most libs just this ignorant or is there some sort of narrative/propaganda behind getting the name wrong?

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[–] 70 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Same reason why Republicans refer to the Democratic party as the Democrat party

It's showing a lack of respect

Also by emphasizing the Chinese part, they're playing into Orientalism

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  • [–] 16 points 2 years ago

    by emphasizing the Chinese part, they're playing into Orientalism

    I think this is 90% of the reason. To a sinophobic population, “Chinese” is a scary and derogatory term. “Of China” provokes less of a fear response because it’s more of a statement of fact.

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