I think a distinction must be made between a completely extractive economy and one that is based on manufacturing. So if its simply raw materials being mined an

I think a distinction must be made between a completely extractive economy and one that is based on manufacturing. So if its simply raw materials being mined and shipped abroad, then yes I agree with the stripping the countries part. If they are actually manufacturing stuff.... Oh actually, if they're employing only Chinese citizens for manufacturing, then I agree with your assessment.