On your first experience that sounds like an extreme reaction by any chance do you remember what you said specifically?

It was many years ago now, but your explanation of the firewall makes much sense to me. Not sure why wouldn't they just said something similar.

Also it's CPC not CCP. CCP is the acronym pushed by the US

I knew both acronyms are in use, but good to know CPC is preferred, I will keep that in mind.

On your closing paragraph I think 3 anecdotes really doesn't give a good view of a society of 1.4 billion people

I completely agree, but I assume any media is biased, so it's hard to know what to trust without ultimately only relying on personal experiences, even if these are obviously not representative.

Thank you for the response, I appreciate the time.