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[–] [email protected] 19 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Why do you assume the West? China often expands to other Asian countries. Or pretend to. E.g. after tariffs are applied to China you'll often see a huge increase in intra Asia trade. Followed by different Asian countries heavily increasing their exports. Usually by hiding the true origin (tariffs are applied to the origin, not some transhipment place).

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 days ago

Also a lot of infrastructure in Africa is being funded in China, their position there is only going to grow stronger.