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Mar 25 2018 11:04am

U.S. House panel to probe China military footprint in Africa: chairman

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-nunes/u-s-house-panel-to-probe-china-military-footprint-in-africa-chairman-idUSKBN1H10RV

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Nunes cited China’s opening last summer of a military base in Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa and at the entrance of Red Sea, as an example of how Beijing is jockeying to assert power of trade.

“We believe they are looking at investing in ports and infrastructure around the world, not just for military capabilities but also to control those governments,” Nunes said.

When it was just the South China Sea, it was one thing. When it was just Xi, ruler for life it was another thing.
But now it seems that China is starting to make some serious moves on the old "RISK" board.

If it is just about trade, that would be bad enough. I have the feeling it's gonna end up being a lot more than just trade though.

/e Originally posted by Knoppie...

U.S. asks China not to implement ban on foreign garbage

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-environment-usa/u-s-asks-china-not-to-implement-ban-on-foreign-garbage-idUSKBN1GZ2WI

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Mar 25 2018 11:13am

I read an economist article yesterday on essentially the same topic. The EU are looking at ways of screening Chinese investment more rigorously in firms dealing with technology and infrastructure, as it could potentially compromise the security of our countries and allow China to catch up technologically in some areas.

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Mar 26 2018 12:30pm

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un visits China: Bloomberg

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-china/north-korea-leader-kim-jong-un-visits-china-bloomberg-idUSKBN1H21TU

Republicans press for F-35 fighter jet sale to Taiwan

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-taiwan-fighterjets/republicans-press-for-f-35-fighter-jet-sale-to-taiwan-idUSKBN1H22BO

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Mar 26 2018 05:36pm

FCC chief proposes steps to protect U.S. communications networks <---- actually China news as well.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-fcc/fcc-chief-proposes-steps-to-protect-u-s-communications-networks-idUSKBN1H21ZN

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Pai’s proposal follows the introduction of legislation by Republican Senators Tom Cotton and Marco Rubio in February that would block the U.S. government from buying or leasing telecoms equipment from Huawei, the world’s third largest smartphone maker, or Chinese telecommunications equipment maker ZTE Corp (000063.SZ), citing concerns the companies would use their access to spy on U.S. officials.

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Mar 27 2018 07:43pm

U.S. weighing emergency laws to prevent Chinese takeovers: Bloomberg

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china/u-s-weighing-emergency-laws-to-prevent-chinese-takeovers-bloomberg-idUSKBN1H327X

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Mar 27 2018 08:18pm

Quote (Ghot @ Mar 27 2018 08:43pm)

U.S. weighing emergency laws to prevent Chinese takeovers: Bloomberg

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china/u-s-weighing-emergency-laws-to-prevent-chinese-takeovers-bloomberg-idUSKBN1H327X

Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump blocked a potential takeover of Qualcomm Inc by Broadcom Ltd, citing national security concerns.

good move ^_^

many of our free market advocates will feel otherwise but i think it's a good move

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Mar 27 2018 08:34pm

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Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump blocked a potential takeover of Qualcomm Inc by Broadcom Ltd, citing national security concerns.

good move ^_^

many of our free market advocates will feel otherwise but i think it's a good move

I'm sure we won't be hearing from our local Libertarian on the subject. That would require making an actual criticism that's beyond an off hand remark.

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Mar 27 2018 10:44pm

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Antitrust laws and free market principles aren't incompatible

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