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Big difference is commerce (modern capitalism) vs strong arming the current gov't in the area.
China uses soft power instead of hard power imperialism.
Vijay Prashad uses Zambia as an example on link below:
Is China "Imperialist?" Vijay Prashad Addressing Claims that China is "Imperialist" Vid will start at 4:40 mark: https://youtu.be/tHauK63YUoI?t=280
Edit: added Imperialism, hard vs soft power
Did you really get this triggered?
Nope, just wanted to provide feedback for people to learn on the differences.
I liked looking it up.
Video on Yanis Varoufakis experience with China vs EU on Greece.
Starts at 1:45 mark. https://youtu.be/afhQtQCi0XI?t=105