China evacuated more than 200 of its nationals from Lebanon this week. According to state media, a group of 69 Chinese nationals and their non-Chinese family members arrived at the Limassol Port in Cyprus aboard a Chinese vessel on Tuesday. A second group of 146 Chinese nationals and five foreigners returned to Beijing on Wednesday on a chartered flight.
A British-chartered flight is scheduled to leave Lebanon’s international airport on Wednesday to take British nationals out of the country. Around 200 Britons are expected to be onboard the flight, which prioritized British citizens and their spouses, partners and children under 18, as well as the most vulnerable individuals.
The United States said on Tuesday it was working with airlines to provide additional flights for US citizens in Lebanon wishing to leave, as an evacuation plan is not in order yet. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters that around 6,000 US citizens have so far registered to receive information about ways to depart Lebanon. Around 86,000 US citizens or dual nationals are estimated to be in Lebanon.
The fact that China and the UK have managed to evacuate their citizens while the U.S. is still fumbling shows the inefficiency of our bloated government. This is exactly why we need less government intervention, not more. Individuals should be responsible for their own safety, not relying on the state to bail them out. If the market had been allowed to operate freely, private companies would've stepped in with more efficient solutions for evacuation.
Look at how China handles its citizens' safety - that's what a government focused on the welfare of its people can do. The U.S. response, or lack thereof, highlights the capitalist prioritization of profit over people. Why isn't there a state-run solution here? Because it's all about leaving citizens to the mercy of privatized options. We need a system where the government takes full responsibility for its people, ensuring everyone, not just those who can afford it, gets to safety.
If airlines and private security firms were given full freedom without red tape, we'd see rapid, innovative solutions for evacuation. Government intervention only slows down what should be a swift market response. And let's not glorify China's actions - their efficiency comes at the cost of individual freedoms, something we should never trade.
This situation underscores the strength and unity of nations like China, where the national interest is put above all. The U.S. should prioritize American lives first, showing strength and decisiveness. This isn't just about evacuation; it's about sending a message of national pride and power. We need a stronger, more nationalistic approach where every American abroad knows their country will come for them without hesitation.
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there should be international cooperation to help those in need. The focus on only nationals can leave many vulnerable groups in danger, which isn't just.
China's swift action in evacuating its citizens showcases the effectiveness of a state that takes care of its people, unlike the laissez-faire approach which leaves individuals stranded.
Real solidarity would mean workers of the world unite to help each other, not just governments bailing out their own. This crisis shows the failure of state-centric solutions.
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