Posted on 05/01/2021 7:22:33 PM PDT by RomanSoldier19
Washington [US], May 2 (ANI): China's military base in Djibouti isn't the only sign of Chinese security engagement in Africa but the investments through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Africa can also motivate both Beijing and host countries to increase China's military engagement on the continent.
The safety and stability of the government and population of partnering African countries can play a role in the types of projects China looks to fund through this initiative, reported The Washington Post.
Natalie Herbert, in an article in The Washington Post, said that China is looking to protect its economic investments and build its reputation as a world power through BRI.
Many China-Africa scholars and studies attribute Chinese interest in the African security environment to China's need to protect its economic investments and the safety of Chinese citizens living in Africa -- and its reputation as a rising power.
Traditionally, West African countries have relatively limited Chinese financial assets and fewer Chinese residents than other African regions. But within the first six months of 2019, the African Union, Nigeria and Liberia signed BRI agreements with China.
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Pei Ping!
I’m sure China will have more luck than those nasty old colonialists did. They’re so much smarter and all.
And the wide availability of millions of tiny, inexpensive video cameras with massive amounts of storage will surely make their pacification efforts work ever so much better than when the Europeans tried it 150 years ago.
The Chinese Soldiers are all busy eating General Tso’s Chicken.
Nigerian Prince:
“Yes, I have 20 million I need to hide from chinee thugs. You please help me kind sir for 10% american dollars? I deposit in your checking, just send the #. Bless you!”
China wants a proving ground to develop their military. They are obviously doing this for imperialist ambitions.
It’s all so tiresome. About to become even more tiresome.
China has plenty of money...and Africa has plenty of leaders who are easily bought.
Nigerian Prince:
“Yes, I have 20 million I need to hide from chinee thugs. You please help me kind sir for 10% american dollars? I deposit in your checking, just send the #. Bless you!”
PS: for speedy returns, please include you bank name, routing and account numbers as well as your Social Security number. Thank you! Your money is almost on the way!
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