I’m not comparing Chinese influence to US. Both can exist and both can be bad. I don’t believe I’ve ever read of lots of bases or invasions by China (though they do practice invasions with Russia sometimes). But they have in the last 10-15 years equipped a lot of Sudan with more than simple economic influence. Guns. Weaponry. Resources that allowed Sudan to oppress South Sudan. Well-documented since like 2010.

Shit I’ve read here and there for years. You know, like most people that arent fucking dickheads.

Here’s one single easily googled example: https://grimshawreview.lse.ac.uk/articles/10

China’s foreign policy in Africa, whilst traditionally framed as noninterventionist in pursuit of its economic interests, has become increasingly involved in the provision of security on the continent. Extensive economic investments have exposed China to the volatility of Africa’s political landscape, which, in turn, has heightened its need to protect its economic interests in conflict-ridden territories (Alden & Barber, 2017).

And that’s merely the intro. But I know you don’t care.

Note: I have zero opinion or knowledge on this article. It’s merely one example. There are lots easily found.

I do know China meddles in Africa a lot. I think because they are interested in resources, maybe mining or oil?

I read in the past that a lot of the Sudanese groups that pillage and fight with a lot of South Sudan are funded and given firearms or something by China or Chinese groups. I think this was more prominent around 15 years ago when South Sudan was trying to be independently recognized.

Side note: I also remember reading that George Clooney used to fund some kind of satellite thing that helped South Sudanese track movements of North Sudanese so they could preemptively avoid attack.

China definitely meddles. But yeah, probably nowhere near the degree the US does.

Wait for Gen X to pop in as usual and seek attention with some “we always get ignored” bullshit.