China finds it more prudent to "loan to own" where possible, than to invade. Example, many African nations with resources. The red dragon is more than happy to build roads and ports, paying off politicians and keeping governments from being thrown out. Then, the other shoe drops and they import Chinese labour instead of employing locals. By the time officials in those countries have had enough, Xi hands them a bill and says to "pay up or shut up".
Trinidad & Tobago recently ran into this. Argentina is next.
They are wealthy, smart, and very good at playing the long game. That's what makes them so dangerous.
Last edited by ZCanadian; 04-01-2020 at 04:18 PM.
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