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Old 01-02-2008, 00:00 AM   #58 (permalink)
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Those ground realities can be changed at a moment's notice.
I think Pakistan would be a Chinese advantage for a long time to come if for nothing else, Pakistan represents the China's North Korean nightmare for India. I think Dehli is having nightmares about a collapsed Pakistan at the moment.

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That is the extent of Chinese's strength, power and influence. How long would China enjoy these advantages? I think that is the big question.
The String of Pearls is a money issue. I'm sure that if someone with big enough purse comes along, it would go away. However, two issues here. The one player with the purse ain't interested and the other don't want to spend what the Chinese are spending.
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