Valid questions. Handing over the means of production is a long term goal. They’ve said the goal is to have a full on socialist economy by 2049. Having state owned businesses is a step in the right direction. It’s always used as a scare tactic in western media, but it’s literally the goal. Large corporations are the enemy of progress. You need to have something to transfer, right?

I’m not exactly understanding what you mean by no free speech. Western media has painted China in a disgusting light making you think you’ll be disappeared for speaking up. It simply isn’t the case. Here’s a link to what I was referencing:

https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/08/07/chinese-people-submit-over-3-million-suggestions-for-governments-15th-five-year-plan/