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Old 07-15-2007   #30 (permalink)
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Re: Why are 'things' from China so cheap?

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Originally Posted by Boerseun View Post
I don't completely follow you there, Rac. China is today prolly one of the biggest investors and employers in Africa. You might not agree to their labour practices in China itself, but all member states of the African Union are bound to minimum wage laws and fair labour practices. Whether it's consistently applied across the board is not guaranteed, obviously, similar to every in every other country in the world, the US included.

Methinks the Racoon doth protest too much.
I've seen that investment as well.
Granted in documetaries and not in real life..
My apologies..

But lets just say Communism and Labor practices don't go hand in hand with beneficial prosperity for all concerned.

Conversely, with whats happened in Africa from the Western influence, it isn't a greater picture painted either.

I guess Africa is just doomed to being screwed and exploited.


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