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Originally Posted by francois60
Many tyrannies don't mind their business. Most in fact. The only ones that do, do so becuase they are too weak or are deterred.
The last thing we need is another Germany-Italy-Japan type axis among powerful totalitarian states. China alone isn't a serious threat. China allied with some powerful states in Africa and South America would be a threat.
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I would say that I agree with the analysis of the article.
I do not agree with george's comment that China's exchanges with Africa will be a boon for Africa. It will mostly help China. China will get Africa's natural resources and access to Africa's markets. She will provide loans, which only help corrupt governments and will probably be squandered for Presidential palaces. African countries have little chance of penetrating the Chinese market, while China penetrates theirs.
I think the exchange probably hurts Africa a bit more than it helps.