Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, the commander of United States Africa Command, first raised concerns about the terminal in statements to the Senate Armed Services Committee in March. ‘Punching bag’The United States isn’t alone in its criticism of China. “I think the Chinese are used to the fact that, during political transitions, China will be used as a punching bag,” Sun said. African choicesBeijing’s footprint in Zambia, and most other African countries, can’t be disputed, Sun said. Despite these setbacks, sharp rhetoric from the U.S. isn’t likely to sway dynamics in Zambia and beyond, Sun said.

Source: Ethiopian News December 19, 2018 12:13 UTC