While both of our political parties seem to relish the role of the US playing Global Policeman, China is quietly and efficiently gaining status through a real free trade scheme.
They've played the game perfectly in Africa and are steadily cornering the market in precious minerals. Now they're taking the game to Central America.
The Chinese are planning to build a "SUPER" canal through Nicaragua. Besides being large enough to allow a carrier to pass through it, it also will bring economic vitality to the Nicaraguan people.
China is drinking our milkshake. Read about it here.
Information on the corporation that is going to do the work can be found here.
