re: China calling the shots in Zimbabwe

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While China is indeed assuming the dominant position around the world, it’s not “old school.” They’re taking charge through investment and development not guns.

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I'm no history scholar but I'm pretty sure this is exactly how the British formed their empire. Took over the economy and trade wherever they wanted and if the locals got too rowdy the British Army would come in and frick them up. Basically the army was just there to keep people in line, not conquer territory.