Look. I think the Chinese AI companies are doing a lot of good. I'm glad they exist. I'm glad they're relatively advanced. I don't think the entire nation of China is a bunch of villains. I don't think the US, even before the current era, is a bunch of do-gooders.

But China has some of the most imperialist policies in the world. They are just as imperialist as Russia or America. Military contracts are still massive business.

I also believe the petrodollar will fall, but it isn't going to be because China built exponentially more solar panels.

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teyopi 3 hours ago | parent [-]

> But China has some of the most imperialist policies in the world.

Citation needed?

US and allies have invaded or intervened in 20+ countries in last 20 years in the name of "western values" where values means $$$$ and hegemony.

Educate me please with a comparison of what China has done to be "some of the most imperialist policies"?

	▲	sinuhe69 3 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Maybe it's time to learn some facts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sino-Vietnamese_Wars
	▲	cthalupa 3 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Tibet Hong Kong / Macau Taiwan Everything constantly in the South China Sea Belt and Roads is effectively the Marshall Plan but even bigger - Africa being the major example, but also Eastern Europe, parts of the middle east, etc. Over 100 countries. This exact playbook is what sets up the infrastructure and reasons for military intervention at a later date - protecting your investments.