Utilizing what I’ve been starting to learn about China and Marxism, I’ve been starting to push back against the reactionary and conservative side of my family on various topics regarding China, including events and propaganda such as the 2008 milk contamination (to which I pointed out that unlike what would probably have happened in the West if likewise occurred, company execs actually went to jail), the ‘plastic rice’ rumor (to which there’s no evidence of it being true in any way, it’s pure propaganda), and other topics.

Through this, I’ve realized I know very little about how China actually handled the main COVID-19 outbreak, and I have been struggling to find reliable sources detailing what happened. Some particularly outlandish claims were made by family members that I really wish to push back (and frankly I’m not sure if I should repeat what they said here), and I would absolutely appreciate context and reading sources to help with that.

E: I know pushing back may or may not be a waste of time, but I’m convinced that as small as the chance may be, I might get the perception of a couple of them to budge at least a bit, and I think that chance is worth going for.