My partner is an expat from a dictatorial nation (not china) and an enemy of the state for advancing democracy. One of her close friends has to hide his travel plans (depending on destination) for fear of kidnapping because he’s so influential. Another of her friends was on the phone with her (the friend’s) brother as he was kidnapped and disappeared.
Just a friendly reminder: the world is shit, the west is going to shit, USA is completely fucked (if you’re here, anyway)… but at least you / we probably won’t be kidnapped and imprisoned for what we say. If you’re in a country where that happens, I truly wish you all the best and I hope you can change it or get out.