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I'm done arguing. What your opinions are don't matter because the Chinese are already there mining, and supported by American and NATO troops. There is nothing you can do about so we're done!

Something is better than nothing. Plus someone had to take the intiative...it's not like the Afghans would mine. Again, you guys are stuck in a zero sum mind set. Just b/c the Chinese are benfiting, doesn't mean that the Afghan people are not. They are given jobs and paid wages. China is not...

Is China selling arms to Afghanistan? That was my point. They're doing straight business there.

Providing jobs is not contribution to the economy? That is news to me!

Here is the total number of refineries: List of oil refineries - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Check the #'s in the middle east vs the world. Better yet, check the largest refineries. Conclusion? Only a minimal amount of oil is refined in the Middle East. And since when does railroads...

You are wrong. Australia is almost dependent on the revenues generated by the mining operations going on. Would you say that it doesn't represent substantial industry? It is more complicated than just lifting out ore. Railroads, and roads need to be built, mines need to be developed (a...

The contribution does not have to be in military terms. The military objective in Afghanistan is two fold: eliminate the Taliban, and to install a stable government. The Chinese are helping USA/NATO in the latter objective by providing jobs, developing industry in Afghanistan, and providing the...

Don't be so Zero-Sum. Both the Americans and Chinese benefit out of this, or why else would the Americans be protecting the Chinese businesses?

I never said that. I'm saying that the Chinese are helping NATO/USA in completing their objectives. Some of which include business development in Afghanistan, increase employment, and to form a more stable government.

Oh god, it's good business to buy at a low price. And you're going to hold it against them!? LOL At least the some of the money is going to the Afghan government, and that's more than most countries can offer.

No, the war in Afghanistan was to put a legitimate government (friendly to the Americans) in power and to stabilize the country. Now, the Americans realize that they need help and that's why they're welcoming the Chinese.

FDI is now considered stealing?

It's true. The idea behind is it that the Americans provide a secure environment for Chinese companies to operate, thus generating tax revenue for the Afghan government and employment for locals. U.S. and China Work Together to Rebuild Afghanistan - WSJ.com

Are you guys missing the point? The Taliban are delusional and missing the fact that the Chinese and the Americans are in cahoots with each other in Afghanistan!! American soldiers protect Chinese business interests!

$$$ will help lubricate relations. It won't make any of the two countries subservient to each other, but it'll make them amicable.

I disagree. Keeping Russia in the fold gives the SCO real legitimacy and influence.

The SCO....the Grand Daddy of the "String of Pearls" strategy.