‘I lived in China for many years. The society there is basically as free as the US.’
Forced abortions?
I would say you are free as long as your interests coincide with the Chinese Communist Party interests.
If they do not, then not so much.
free as the US.
Freedom can also be measured in a historical perspective. I think the US is moving toward LESS freedom, I think China is moving toward MORE freedom at the moment.
Another historical perspective is I AM MORE FEARFUL OF MY GOVERNMENT NOW THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN IN MY LIFE.