US, China wage diplomatic battle on 'playing field' of Africa: report

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[DTAD]

WASHINGTON: China is challenging US interests and values in Africa, shielding "rogue states," trampling the environment and thwarting anti-corruption drives, according to a new independent survey of US policy on the continent.

Beijing and the United States are on opposite sides in a new struggle for influence and resources in the new "playing field" of Africa, the study by a non partisan task force sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations found.

[Petey139]

Trade embargo & blockade? That be suicide, If China has nothing to lose what makes you think they won't launch their secret agenda of world domination or destruction when they still have some cash left.

[MikefromOhio]

Speak for yourself. They may not be your friends, but W loves them.

And with that, I am off to WalMart to get some more tinsel for the tree and maybe a cheap gift or two. OUT.