Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Tillerson warns against China, Russia engagement in Americas
Associated Press ^ | February 2, 2018 | MATTHEW LEE

Posted on 02/01/2018 8:55:17 PM PST by cba123

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Thursday warned countries in the Western Hemisphere to beware of Chinese investment, saying it is reminiscent of European colonialism. He also derided Russia for selling weaponry to unfriendly, authoritarian governments in the region.

Before embarking Thursday on a five-nation trip to Latin America, Tillerson said China seeks only to enrich itself with investment and development projects. He said regional governments should protect themselves against "predatory actors that are now showing up in our hemisphere," specifically mentioning China. He said Chinese investment may look good but comes with a heavy price.

(please see full article at the link)

(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Local News; Society
KEYWORDS: america; china; freetrade; freetraitors; monroedoctrine; redchina; tillerson; trade
Buy American.
1 posted on 02/01/2018 8:55:17 PM PST by cba123
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: cba123

https://www.yahoo.com/news/tillerson-warns-against-china-russia-engagement-americas-201903072—politics.html


2 posted on 02/01/2018 8:55:35 PM PST by cba123 ( Toi la nguoi My. Toi bay gio o Viet Nam.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: cba123

The kind of words can only let China enjoy a good laugh: jealousy! America feels desperation!


3 posted on 02/01/2018 11:34:44 PM PST by granada
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: cba123

This will fall on deaf ears. Nobody in Latin America thinks it is in their nation’s interests to not do business with China or Russia. They seek to have multiple lines of trade, investment and defense support so as to make themselves less susceptible to foreign pressure from any one nation.


4 posted on 02/02/2018 1:50:32 AM PST by WatchungEagle
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson