Why is it you are aware "no you" isn't a compelling argument, and then proceed to make a "no you" argument?
You make bold declarations like "the US's propaganda apparatus existing for centuries longer, with far more money behind it", with absolutely no evidence or sources to back up these claims.
China does not target people who undermine socialism. It targets people who undermine capitalism. People like Ding Jiaxi, who called on Xi Jinping and other top-level government officials to lead the way in dislosing their financial assets.
Trump supporters in Red leaning states also have extremely high approval ratings for their leader, this is evidence of the efficacy of propaganda, not democracy.
An unsourced image comparing China to America proves nothing to anyone, other than the fact that you are locked in a propaganda campaign to manufacture consent for a new cold war.
I agree that meaningless sloganeering is not an actual way to understand the world. So why do you do it? Do you accuse me of "whataboutisms" while engaging in them yourself in a Trump-style tactic to dismiss any such accusation as more "no you" arguments?
The Chinese are not Marxists, and they do not seek the truth, they bury it.
It's good that you read about the subpoena of BreakThrough News and the attacks by Marco Rubio on the DSA, PSL, and even individuals like Hasan Piker.