China in Africa: Why didn't we think of that?

SPC David S. — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:09:00 -0400

With China investing heavily in Africa has America found itself once again in a reactive position? While the mass immigration of Chinese people into Africa is stated as being driven by money does this pose a national security risk being that they bring with them a communist ideology. With China's new extended global reach via its soon to be fleet of aircraft carriers is Africa being developed as an economic outpost or is it something much more diabolical a second front from which to attack the Americas.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2014 9:38 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 21:38:40 -0400

From what I've read, China's presence in Africa is first and foremost about the economics of it all, and natural resources. The military aspect could certainly be as big a threat ... I just don't see that now, but the Chinese are very patient people, so maybe it's part of their long-term strategy for the African continent.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 20 at 2014 11:08 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 23:08:07 -0400

I sure hope the best way to approach this isn't to cut another 100,000 troops.

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Jan 1 at 2015 6:55 PM

SFC A.M. Drake — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:55:07 -0500

Yes we have to beat them as Africa as we all know is a gold mine of resources