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In response to "they don't donate much and never have. I think this is their biggest donation ever -- nm" by CQ

They can't act and talk like they want to be an influential world power and then not help out when disaster strikes.

Posted by Krusty (aka krustylu) Nov 17 '13, 04:41

It's good for us but bad for the Philippines.

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Sure they can. - Cuzzin Todd Nov 17, 05:20 6
- They won't have any influence without doing the things that world powers do. There's more to it than just selling a lot of goods. - Krusty Nov 17, 05:45 5
  - Think about how America reacts to "the rest of the world thinks this is ridiculous." - mafic Nov 17, 07:36
  - Sure they will. A lot of economies around the world rely on China buying their stuff, and there aren't many countries with more military power. - Roger More Nov 17, 06:13 3
    - I disagree. The Philippines won't be buying anything from them now. - Krusty Nov 17, 06:52 2
      - China's influence doesn't come from what it sells, it comes from what it buys. - Roger More Nov 17, 07:32 1
        
        And democracy aside; growth in the region is effectively tied to China. - mafic Nov 17, 07:52
agreed -- nm - CQ Nov 17, 04:57

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