In Attempting to Weaken China, the US Acts in the Interests of Transnational Corporations
Published in KM
(Russia) on 26 June 2012
by Constantine Nikolayevich Sokolov (link to original)
The new steps taken by the United States in the military sphere, in connection with the expansion of their naval presence in Southeast Asia, should be considered in the context of the overall global situation.
China will seek opportunities for economic expansion into other regions
The rivalry between China and the United States is growing. This struggle is relatively intense and, as the saying goes, it has no need for compromise. It has recently become evident that China is beginning to be shut out of areas in which it is attempting to secure its interests in anything related to strategic oil reserves. I am referring to North Africa, since China has, after all, already suffered losses related to the Arab Spring. The situation around Syria is now actively developing; this is also a blow to Chinese interests. And this zone of instability will continue to grow. Of course, the public occasions during which the situation around Syria is translated into a military phase are ludicrous. Like everyone else, Damascus is interested in the rest of the world, but at this time Syria is accused of aggression in its relations with Turkey.
Obviously, China will be seeking every opportunity for economic expansion into other regions. This strategy of non-military expansion was already adopted at the last congress of the Chinese Communist Party and consists of expanding business, buying large properties, etc. But such properties are not simply sold; rather, they are connected to political interests. For example, it has become clear that China is actively pursuing multiple paths to the Middle East, including Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. In particular, great oil pipelines have been laid through Kazakhstan in order to pump Iranian oil into China. An agreement was reached whereby in the case of a threat to the pipeline, the Chinese People’s Army would provide security.
Currently, the infrastructure (roads, electricity, etc.) in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is for the most part made by the Chinese — and he who controls infrastructure possesses a great influence over the politics of a nation. Therefore the U.S.’ strengthening of its presence in Southeast Asia is a natural response.
Transnational corporations are built into the financial empire
Can we assume that this will develop into a military confrontation in the Pacific Ocean between the United States and China? I would say we cannot. The situation we are currently witnessing is that active measures are being taken to contain Chinese expansion in the region, but nothing more than that. The most essential economic battles for the survival of industry and leadership will most likely take place elsewhere, and we have all witnessed the United States’ consistent policy regarding the strengthening of U.S. global dominance.
China’s northern neighbor, i.e. Russia, has been of little help, unless we count China’s supplying us with consumer goods. Declarations on the development of strategic cooperation do exist, but no one has yet said much about a large-scale expansion of such contacts. Pressure on Russia is exerted by the United States and with its military presence in Southeast Asia, the U.S. is ready to do the same in its relations with other nations. Once again, the goal is the containment of China.
In the current situation, we can see a clear phase of geopolitical struggle with clear objectives. I believe that the U.S. is working toward a reduction of China’s industrial potential. Nobody wants to wait until China becomes economically (and subsequently, politically) a dominant force in the world. In order to halt its development, China’s current potential must, according to U.S. objectives, be reduced. I would even go so far as to say that these objectives are not so much the goals of the United States of America as they are those of transnational corporations, powers that are vigilantly fighting for global supremacy. They are establishing this supremacy though the WTO, through the global financial system that is now intentionally being led into crisis, in order for it to be replaced with a new, more centralized and unified global monetary-financial system.
Transnational companies are built into financial empires that fight for resources around the world. China has made colossal investments across the globe; some of these structures could theoretically be considered transnational corporations, since judging by their potential, they are already nearing such a state. It is precisely in order to decisively prevent China from fulfilling its political potential that some seek to suffocate China.
China will seek opportunities for economic expansion into other regions
The rivalry between China and the United States is growing. This struggle is relatively intense and, as the saying goes, it has no need for compromise. It has recently become evident that China is beginning to be shut out of areas in which it is attempting to secure its interests in anything related to strategic oil reserves. I am referring to North Africa, since China has, after all, already suffered losses related to the Arab Spring. The situation around Syria is now actively developing; this is also a blow to Chinese interests. And this zone of instability will continue to grow. Of course, the public occasions during which the situation around Syria is translated into a military phase are ludicrous. Like everyone else, Damascus is interested in the rest of the world, but at this time Syria is accused of aggression in its relations with Turkey.
Obviously, China will be seeking every opportunity for economic expansion into other regions. This strategy of non-military expansion was already adopted at the last congress of the Chinese Communist Party and consists of expanding business, buying large properties, etc. But such properties are not simply sold; rather, they are connected to political interests. For example, it has become clear that China is actively pursuing multiple paths to the Middle East, including Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. In particular, great oil pipelines have been laid through Kazakhstan in order to pump Iranian oil into China. An agreement was reached whereby in the case of a threat to the pipeline, the Chinese People’s Army would provide security.
Currently, the infrastructure (roads, electricity, etc.) in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is for the most part made by the Chinese — and he who controls infrastructure possesses a great influence over the politics of a nation. Therefore the U.S.’ strengthening of its presence in Southeast Asia is a natural response.
Transnational corporations are built into the financial empire
Can we assume that this will develop into a military confrontation in the Pacific Ocean between the United States and China? I would say we cannot. The situation we are currently witnessing is that active measures are being taken to contain Chinese expansion in the region, but nothing more than that. The most essential economic battles for the survival of industry and leadership will most likely take place elsewhere, and we have all witnessed the United States’ consistent policy regarding the strengthening of U.S. global dominance.
China’s northern neighbor, i.e. Russia, has been of little help, unless we count China’s supplying us with consumer goods. Declarations on the development of strategic cooperation do exist, but no one has yet said much about a large-scale expansion of such contacts. Pressure on Russia is exerted by the United States and with its military presence in Southeast Asia, the U.S. is ready to do the same in its relations with other nations. Once again, the goal is the containment of China.
In the current situation, we can see a clear phase of geopolitical struggle with clear objectives. I believe that the U.S. is working toward a reduction of China’s industrial potential. Nobody wants to wait until China becomes economically (and subsequently, politically) a dominant force in the world. In order to halt its development, China’s current potential must, according to U.S. objectives, be reduced. I would even go so far as to say that these objectives are not so much the goals of the United States of America as they are those of transnational corporations, powers that are vigilantly fighting for global supremacy. They are establishing this supremacy though the WTO, through the global financial system that is now intentionally being led into crisis, in order for it to be replaced with a new, more centralized and unified global monetary-financial system.
Transnational companies are built into financial empires that fight for resources around the world. China has made colossal investments across the globe; some of these structures could theoretically be considered transnational corporations, since judging by their potential, they are already nearing such a state. It is precisely in order to decisively prevent China from fulfilling its political potential that some seek to suffocate China.