There's no way to run a business long-term in China without kissing CCP's ass.

I've been arguing for a while it is impossible for western companies to ever be successful (in the long run) in China, because eventually something happens that will pit the company against CCP. Make no mistake about it, CCP will win that battle.

If it's not some free speech battle (see NBA), then it's a Chinese competitor land grabbing your stuff with encouragement from CCP pushing you out.