Why does media keeps telling its China vs USA and forgetting the interest of actual countries.

There is a lot of hypocrisy in the West, 1. When USA was afraid of an anthrax outbreak in 2001 they manufactured anthrax medication in violation of a patent owned by Bayer. Then when South Africa, India and other countries were worried about anti-retro-vials for HIV, the medicine was too expensive America was busy threatening them with sanctions if they produced a cheaper generic version of the drugs. Did you remember how the Americans discovered a medication for Ebola once an American citizen was infected. This was 40 days after the epidemic was discovered. 2. When Rwanda wanted to develop a domestic textile industry they banned 2nd hand clothing and now the Americans want to throw Rwanda out of AGOA. It means Rwandans will be unable to sell vegetables and fruits to American unless they agree to wear 2nd hand clothing. 3.After European banks had lent Greece billions and couldn't repay Greece has been forced to sell its assets to Germany. German companies now own 15 airports and 1 port in Greece. They still want Greece to sell its post office, the power supply company, smaller ports along the coast and various Islands. The same thing they accuse China of doing. When you deal with a Chinese they are direct we shall give you a loan to build a railway and you will repay with 2% interest for 25 years. When you deal with the West they tell you if you want a loan to build your railway you need to open your markets to ensure our farmers in America can sell their dairy and other products, we also want you allow our airline land in your airports. When dealing with the West they tell you that if you don't hold elections we will not give you money for a water project as if water and election are somehow co-related.

"Pushing poor countries into debt traps" You mean like how the IMF and World Bank do?

3:44 100 million vs 155 billion? Is that even comparable?

Let’s talk about USA debt to GDP first

America: China has become too rich, we must make China poor again!!!!

China is doing a lot good in Africa

US-China issue, indian journalist Savage...

US had no money.

hey america follows their own interests too no country does something for nothing at the moment im cool with the chinese investors in my country helped build a lot of new things that all help the country economically

If US sees China as an enemy, China will be an enemy; if US sees China as a business partner, China will be the most important business partner. Whether to constantly live in fear or cooperate and build friendship as during WW2, US this is your call.

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1:47 Montenegro on the left side as separate from what reporter calls "Europe" thinking on "European union" 2:20 showing European union and its members (Hungary, Greece and Czechia) with Serbia. (Serbia is not in EU) Where is logic in that? This is not the first time WSJ messed up countries.

It really does not matter who wins between the two as long as the developing countries get to offer their citizens a better standard of living.

Peace and development is a security threat to the United States

You borrow from China, the only thing you need to worry: pay in time. If you borrow from USA, except above, you have to worry: how to avoid to be controlled by USA.

The US is the one with the head start from the Bretton Woods system and the Marshall plan. America doesn't really have an interest investing in the infrastructure developing countries since their industrial base is not as heavily reliant on raw materials compared with China, which this piece seems to leave out.

Finally USA realizes that not only flaunting military power is the most effective way to gain “World Dominance” but it is the Economic Power which China is very good at and has already a headstart.

Some nice reporting of the situation and potential solution from WSJ.

This is a competition China need not to win. As long as the West follows and invests in undeveloped region, even by an initiative to counter China's influence, globalization will never stop and China will still benefit from it.

This reporter is obviously from India lol

Why are Chinese hating indians in comments ??? We don't hate you.. We are on Your Side.. We admire your success and would love to replicate that in india

While US palys Call of Duty, China is playing Civilization. I'd collect havy loans instead of cluster bombs any day of year.

This is a great topic to cover. Please post more like this in the future. Excellent!!!

For the argument that countries taking dept from China went up in dept to GDP ratio. Isn't that true with all kinds of depts ? The benefits of infrastructure are not supposed to show off promptly. These are long term projects that were most needed and very hard to achieve. Untill ...... Yes, you guessed it ..... China stepped up and in.

Indian followed their white master since aryan invaded.

Japan: 230 Billion China: 155 Bilion USA: 100 Milion Do you even journalist?

As per normal the western press is always biased. American media seemed to suggest loans from China are bad and US and western loans are good. With more loans the debt to GDP ratio of course went up whether they were from China or US. Simple maths. The fact US and other western media refused to clarify was that for many countries the China debt constituted a much smaller portion of the total debts than those provided by the IMF and US or western loans. The same went to Sri Lanka as well as other African countries.

we are arguably witnessing the start of the decline of the American empire, much like Great Britain's decline following WW2. America is losing its influence, slowly but surely. It is being overtaken and this loss of influence isn't being helped by the current US government. Much like Britain following WW2, America is becoming heavily distracted by issues inside its own borders and society, and so its influence outside of the US is slipping. It will inevitably slip from its position as the world's most powerful country in the coming decade.

And the reporter is an Indian..🤷‍♂️

The Thumbnail looks like a 1960s James Bond Poster

I would like to politely point out that the IMF has loaned African & Asian countries in debt trap that Beijing alleviated. Now, if the IMF actually did its stated mission, China would have but a very small window of opportunity. And « giving aid » to poor country through loans that in turn benefit American companies, is not going to be the solution.

Without infrastructure poor countries remain in a Poverty Trap of stagnation. Infrastructure is the essential platform for countries to grow and modernize.

We must all thanks to China, at least it make US pay more attention to the poorer countries.

China is trying to build infrastructures in the world while America is concerned in destroying infrastructures with bombs for their benefit. No matter if it is a debt trap or anything, building infrastructure always contribute for the economic prosperity.

Looking forward to see a beat down between 1st v 2nd and 3rd place on economic power

Wow a country cannot pay a debt of 1 billion dollars 💵 couldn’t even call Microsoft for help smh 🤦‍♂️

If China's one belt one road is so called by the west as China colonialism, bring it on! So much infrastructure improvements done fast and with favourable loans with it.

Tun Mahathir very smart and steady 👍👍👍

Can someone find me the script of the video ?

0:47 China map without Taiwan lol typical

I am from China. My English is not good enough. I hope it will not bring you too much in convenience. As a Chinese, we are taught that we could benefit ourselver only by benefiting others. We benefit from the business with other countries, including countries in Africa, Asia. But we do hope these business will benefit you as well. Human is facing very seirous problems, like pollution, famine, and wars. We, Chines, hope that, poor countries could have great industries, research groups. Let's solve the problems together. USA, once WAS a great country. She lead us for human's benefit. However, it changed. I love this USA. USA, she just never care about others. she stop paying attention to solving problem of this planet. She, is just watching our of other people, and if one of other countries develop fast, she just stop that country.

From China love Africa. You guys deserve a better life!

what difference do you expect to get with some pocket changes....

Why doesn’t the US offer taxpayer money to get these countries out of the debt trap if it is so concerned?

😍😍😍😍🤗 An indian in an US Channel 😘🇮🇳 And very well Explained kiddo God bless u

Before the USA India has the biggest economy for 2000 years.

Subtitulos en español por favor

One country offers economic prosperity of ur own choosing and another offers their way or the highway(War/Sanctions). I think the race was over before it began.

More military bases?

China has military and strategical interest , that's the only reason China is pouring so much money for into poor countries. for instance the Sri Lankan port. China spent a billion dollars on rebuilding the port which critics say was not required coz, the traffic at the port is nill. And now Sri Lanka had to lease out the port to China coz it couldn't repay the loan. Why China is interested in that Sri Lankan port? Well, the port is strategically important for China's domination on the Indian Ocean as it is close to southern india. China also tried to deploy submarines, and Chinese vessels near the port. But Sri Lanka declined it for now.

america first-i have waited for more than 35 years for a much needed improvement on the heavily traveled highway 152 in california

propaganda

Look at all the russian and chinese bots.

So when are we upgrading our own infrastructure?

So America expects countries always to be under herself forever and ever.... never move globally as US did.... Hypocrisy as its peak

It’s evident the US just wants to stay as the sole big superpower that commands respect from everyone. While some of its qualities are respectable, ie. technology, its soft power, etc. trying to contain China’s rise because it doesn’t want to be knocked off the pinnacle are not one of those qualities I admire. Countries should band together to help each other, not trying to outmaneuver each other.

China helping Africa alot

These Americans are just Jealous of China's Success..

The US did the same thing after WW2. The "reconstruction" meant "we will build whatever we need for our ownbinterest in your country" and it made them dependent of the US and the dollar.

PROPAGANDA

anyone noticed the host of the show is not of western race, coincidence or media manipulation ?

stunningly beautiful reporter, wow

"Help" sure........

You don’t know the truth of the matter and discredit China.

ohhhhh nooooo.... this sounds an awful lot like a cold war scenario

UPDATE: you are now wrong, Malaysia changed its mind, renegotiated and pushed through with it's infrastructure deals from China

60 yrs ago China and Africa shared the same poverty rate. Now China is rich and Africa still the same. Why is that?

*INCOMING CHINESE WAVE* MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR POCKETS AND WALLETS .

*America Export Terrorism, Wars and Poverty in Different parts of the world. While, China Export Infrastructure, Prosperity and other Benefits.* *Iraq, Libya & Syria were developed and richest countries but in past few years they had become poor countries because of American terrorism and wars.* *Pakistan has lost 125 Billions $ in economy because of US war on so called terror. Afghanistan has become more poor country then before and is in war from 80s because of US, Iran currency had fallen dramatically because of US. whole world has become worst place to live because of US oil prices and other Goods prices are rising day-day in whole world because of US trade wars. Even in US Ally France worst protest had taken place because of continuous rise in oil prices.* *Throughout, American History on 1 country was benefited by US and that's Israel, when Israel gain independence they were poor but with US 100 of billions $ investment they had become a developed country today.* *America itself has become a worst place for Americans because of their continuous wars & terrorism promotion and US is now largest depth holder in the world.*

Love to see those comments battling each other. Only time will tell who is right or wrong.

China is doing what the US did in the 1900s. Nowadays we haven’t been active on international infrastructure projects, except USAID, which is about 50-60 billion annually. Between 1945-1961, the US spent around 700 billion dollars into rebuilding the world, or the nations aligned with the US.

Everyone loves America, and wants more USA bases to promote their economy

China is a good country. im not Chinese but i hope you try to research more.. dont spread fake news.

Duhh the answer is always more military bases

2:00 Tun Mahathir; the living legend

My favourite countries Russia, China,North Korea....... 😈😈😈

As an American , I don’t like it. But I see it is as a necessity to maintain to maintain peace in the civilized world.

Dudes and dudettes. We saved you from Communism. Nuff said

so are usa going to make bridges ports ?

If US can just mind it’s own business, not always create troubles around the world, that will count as a positive step towards world peace.

US and China trade war explained by an (American) indian. LOL

can you adjust the size of the $100MM dollar infrastructure investment when compared to the $230bn from Japan? It's misleading

Remember the most valuable resource is people not oil

Dank entertainment. Includes music, films, travel sites, shows, food, English language in general, social media entertainment, sports, esports, American produced companies, and etc.

I am a Chinese junior high school student. I >>>> VPN >>>>Here. I'm disappointed. Everyone here English pronunciation is not pure

I don't think India should treat BRI like poison. Although India really does not need a huge load of loans, it might be interesting to get connected though, but with our own investment.

I don't understand why we behave as crabs in the bucket, every country must promote each other. Every human must encourage each other to do good deeds.

It's a double edge Sword .... Money Vs Debt

China isn't forcibly occupying the countries where they have trade. The U.S. has been fighting proxy wars since the world war, to first weaken the country then take over it, just like Iraq. China isn't trying to takeover these countries. China has given them funds to build infrastructure that is beneficial for both parties. But, isn't it obvious that in case of a inability to repay makes them take up the resource, but here they are just having it for years of lease. The U.S. is afraid of losing its competitive edge and world leadership.

American newspaper, of course, would say these things.

Wow after all they did to Latin America and Africa yet they have the nerve to say they can do better than what they did before? The hypocrisy ....

It is the thown that protects the rose.

If only the red Indians had a colonial power that actually helped them build infrastrucuture for the betterment of their lives...instead of killing them and robbing them of their land.

Why dont the USA invest more in the northern powerhouse and facilitate a interest for the UK concerning its relationship with the UK, the special relationship.

So China is investing 155 billion dollars in SEA, while Japan is pouring 230 billion $. And the US wants to change the geopolitical landscape of influence by investing ... One hundred ... Millions $... in digital communication... Kudos to the Wall Street Journal who dares to go ahead with this kind of information... 🐒

In the war between US and China in the comments section, people still manage to bring India into it

Correct me if Im in the wrong page. Is $370 BILLION investment in many countries on a span of 6 years a much better deal than $650 BILLION United States military budget PER YEAR. Take note its a per year defence budget of 650Billion.

By using it's military....more bases, more freedom of navigation.

Capitalist propaganda