Why are you dissatisfied with the current Chinese system but still see many people supporting it? Because power is not only concentrated at the top but also permeates every small level. Many people, although at the bottom, still hold some form of "micro-power." These individuals often maximize the use of their power by setting obstacles, increasing procedures, and making things difficult for others, thereby gaining benefits or satisfaction. This behavior is very common in daily life. More importantly, this is not just about individuals being "bad," but a logic that has been shaped over time by the environment, where even those in unfavorable situations repeat the same practices within their limited scope of power. This is a result of "taming." Because of this, some people both endure this system and maintain it locally, gaining certain benefits from it, and thus support the status quo. As a result, the system continues to be perpetuated at the micro level.

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