You mean the Chinese politicians that are in power right? Chinese propaganda ridicules constantly politicians from other countries.
Obviously this is just a well calculated move. It's acceptable to mock certain kind of people/groups. That's all there is to it. We don't need to go into Chinese psychology.
"She currently stands accused of "insulting the president of the republic" and will stand trial on 20 June in Saint Omer, the prosecutor said. She risks a prison sentence and a fine of €15,000 if convicted at the trial." - [0]
Looks like they are learning from the best.
[0] - https://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/03/30/heres-the-story-...
>"that one time so that makes it okay for us to do"
I am not "us". I live in Canada. And I am way more concerned with what we and the West in general are doing in human rights department then what China does. When I see the case dismissed and prosecutor loosing the job I'll be celebrating.
I'll live it to China to sort their own shit.
And very effectively.
Also restoring ability to make staff here rather than getting it from China will not hurt but I am afraid that we have pissed this away permanently.