“It’s difficult for me to open up about this…”, Matthew* begins. (* we changed his name for fear of repercussion from the CCP)

“But you made me a sweet deal and so here I am today, giving the people what they want”. He draws a tepid smile.

“Well, here it is. For 2 years I worked in China, under the watchful eye of the CCP. It was horrible. I was made to report at work at 8am sharp, and could not leave any sooner than 5pm. Not only that, but I spent most of my day in front of a computer screen doing repetitive, mundane tasks.” Matthew marks a pause to recompose himself.

“Who does that? It’s a blatant human right abuse of my white privilege”. Listening to his story, I couldn’t agree more.

“I endured this nightmare for two years until I said enough was enough and I literally escaped with my life. One day, I got up from my desk and ran out of the building, dodging the security guards dressed in plainclothes. I never looked back, and here I am back in good ol’ USA.”

Does Matthew have any advice for people planning on working in China?

“Just don’t do it. It’s not worth it. The pay was pretty good and rent is cheap, but it’s not worth it – cause you lose your FREEDOM. I may not have a job here in the USA and I can’t take sick days, but at least I’m free”.

Any last words you’d like to share?

“Yeah, just one I guess. Vote Trump!”

For many, President Trump represents a past golden age that he has been trying relentlessly to bring back. The election was stolen from him however as he was making real advancement and almost finalising our collective wish as a nation.