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Eh, China is using its influence in global "democratic" institutions to align votes towards outcomes it favors.
by 3seashells 3y ago
Eh, China is using its influence in global "democratic" institutions to align votes towards outcomes it favors.
- gruez 3y agoAgain, from the article: >But in the long run, this is almost certain to hurt China’s image in the world. Back when the money was flowing, the countries of the Global South saw China in a highly positive light — after all, the West’s money always comes with strings attached. >But because the Belt and Road was so ill-conceived, this warm fuzzy feeling always had an expiration date. Now that the Belt and Road has basically failed, and the cash faucet has been shut off, delight at China’s seeming largesse is clearly going to be replaced with resentment and distrust. Acting like a mafia loanshark is not generally a way to win friends and influence people.