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Some mainland social media voices have voiced frustration, questioning the logic of allowing foreigners to profit from China’s markets while simultaneously pushing them out. This tension reflects a deeper debate about openness versus self-sufficiency. An influential vlogger articulates a critical perspective: the real barriers to progress lie not in foreign companies but in the ‘untouchable’ individuals—likely referring to government officials and entrenched bureaucrats—who foster an atmosphere of ignorance and adversity.