China: “We would like to extend our rail network and connect our countries together. We can supply you with all the rail infrastructure, free of charge.”
Vietnam: “Great, and in return we can supply you with as many salt water crocodiles as you want.”
China: “…”
Vietnam: “?”
China: “Fine, whatever.”
China: “We would like to extend our rail network and connect our countries together. We can supply you with all the rail infrastructure, free of charge.”
Vietnam: “Great, and in return we can supply you with as many salt water crocodiles as you want.”
China: “…”
Vietnam: “?”
China: “Fine, whatever.”
China: “Fine, whatever. We only care about the strategic and geopolitical power this will give us over you anyway”.
FTFY 👍