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by FussyZeus 2377 days ago
False dichotomy. Or Strawman. Both apply.
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I don't think that it is.

If you look at what the PRC is doing to establish footholds and reliable supply chains, it bears a strong resemblance to those old trading companies. The US does various "counter-terrorism" operations in different countries, essentially borrowing African military units.