It makes no difference whether China is only targeting people whose ancestry traces to Sweden or Xiamen. If they aren’t a resident of China it’s not their business, even if they still have relatives back there.
Why does it matter? Why is that point relevant or being made?
It does matter, because as far as I tell, there’s been zero case the gov was after a person from non-Chinese roots. I’ve also seen similar cases in other countries like some south asians/arab countries, they are only after their own/previous citizens no matter what’s their nationality. Now you may ask why?! It’s simple, those are the most influential to the local public against the current regime than say a white guy lecturing Chinese people about freedom, he/she will never have the same impact than a local one who’s outside and away from any coercive or persuasive or any consequences.
My objection is that the way it’s been phrased in this thread it’s almost giving the impression that “it’s not an American issue” that it’s China going after its own so “normal” Americans don’t need to care.
That outlook is dangerous and false. They are us, they are Americans. I’m sure China would love to propagate otherwise.
It certainly protects you from harassment by the CCP.