IS CHINA WINNING THE “WORLD WAR III,” WITHOUT LAUNCHING A SINGLE MISSILE?

A SERIES OF PERCIPIENT ANALYSIS ON TODAY’S WORLD.

Looking at the world today and how it has been ravished by the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19), it is time for us to take some steps backwards and do some critical analysis. It became overwhelming on me as a global strategist and analyst in my sphere. Since no one is considered a human encyclopedia, brace up, because this will be a periodic series of insightful analysis, where I will be putting facts before you and let you be the judge.

Do you play chess game? Have you heard the popular assertion that “The game of chess is the game of life?” Any good chess player can relate to the fact that you must always make every move with some long-term calculations. This kind of calculation must be super-strategic and must be able to depict your opponent’s immediate and future moves. This kind of moves comes with huge sacrifices of your regular, most valuable or/and key players on the chessboard, in order to protect the King (the most important character on the chessboard), with the aim to win the game at the end.  As a matter of fact, you must think as you and think more critically as your opponent. The ultimate goal will be to come out victorious at the end.

I fell in love with the game of chess and have learnt early in life, as far back as September 1992, when my first company was registered- that in chess game, every move/decision you make can either bring you an advantage or a disadvantage. Even acting upon your wisest or strategic-planned decisions can bring a negative / irredeemable outcome. Yet, life must continue, like in Chess game, the pieces must keep moving. I learnt to embrace the fact that wins, and losses are a part of life, sacrifices must be made at some point, sometimes, huge and outrageous. One thing every chess player keeps in mind, is the fact that as human, we must always EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. This teaches us to think twice next time and to be more vigilant. I was honed into learning how to never regret my decisions because every mistake is a lesson and mistakes are part of our fate. In this fate of ours, our life, our game doesn’t end until “the king is trapped” and has no more moves to make (when we die). Otherwise, we keep playing as long as the king can make a move without being endangered. This is how the expression was carved out saying “The King Has One More Move”. This is because in the Game of chess, if the king can still make one successful move without being trapped or endangered, the game can never be over and could lead to either a win or “no victory, no vanquish.” Funny enough, just like in life, in chess games, as you lose, you ironically get better, once you begin winning and continue to do so, you will keep yourself in a better position to be called among the best. The most important lesson I learnt in chess game till date, is that even when losses come, regardless of my best position in the game or life, I learn to accept them as the human that I am and this increases my rating in life, in many delightful and peaceful ways, after the storm.

I hope that I have been able to provide an insightful synopsis about the game of chess, to prepare your mind as we borrow the wings of imagination and dive into reminiscence and deliberate on my question about China. The Chinese are grand-masters in the game of chess (as in real life, longer-term game). They have huge influence across the world. Even in America (click here to see the list of American companies that China has total control over). If you clicked on that link and read through to see these companies and their influence in America and around the world, you will feel some level of concern or possibly rage. It is also conceivable for some readers of this article to figure out where my article is headed to. Most Americans, that might stumble on this article will immediately wish to react by cutting off China, to end the onslaught of Chinese influence in America and around the world. I will say “wait! hold that emotions and allow me to welcome you to the world of being strategic”. As much as I share the same feeling with you, on the other hand, it could be easier said than done-without a robust strategic plan that has a longer-term goal and impact. Chinese are known for the long-term game. They saw today from many years ago and currently seeing tomorrow already. To effectively, sustainably and completely “cut them off,” it will require outsmarting them in their own game. Such plans must have among its condiments an overview of “Law No. 21 of the 48laws of power” (by Robert Greene). Since progress/success may not be achieved in deprivation, an abrupt flip of the switch right now with the Chinese, could create unnecessary pressure/tension on various businesses/commerce, both in the U.S and around the world. Some of which might be irredeemable.

To answer the question, which is the topic of this article, according to Wikipedia, let us look at how Dr. Marc Faber, the investment guru, concluded his monthly bulletin with the following comments! “Faber has been long term bearish about the American economy for a number of years, and continues to be so. He concluded his June 2008 newsletter with the following mock quote:“The federal government is sending each of us a $600 rebate. If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, the money goes to China. If we spend it on gasoline it goes to the Arabs. If we buy a computer it will go to India. If we purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala. If we purchase a good car it will go to Germany. If we purchase useless crap it will go to Taiwan and none of it will help the American economy. The only way to keep that money here at home is to spend it on prostitutes, guns and beer, since these are the only products still produced in US. I’ve been doing my part.“–(Click here for link).  Let me also add that virtually all the medical and protective equipment is majorly sold to the world by China. Even in this lock-down /pandemic era, China is still in good business (A move in the game of chess? Like I said, I leave the judgement to you).

The quest to dominate and become the next leader of this world, displacing America, Russia and United Kingdom etc., could that be what China is focused on? The avalanche of various developments going on around the world, regardless of the circumstances and happenstances ascribed to it, are these some of the chess game strategies, sacrifices and moves being deployed by China to ensure that “the king is trapped?” One of the major reason why the world must sit up and resist such moves, should they be in play (again, be the judgement), is because Africa will suffer the most. It is no news that crude oil for the first time has fallen below $0(zero dollars). Especially, in Nigeria an oil-dependent nation, the implication cannot be overemphasized, yet this can also create some huge opportunities (to discuss these opportunities, click here). If only indigenous strategist would be called upon by merit, to form a think-tank.

“A picture is worth a thousand words” Africa as it is today.

Already, in the wake of this pandemic, there are signs pointing to what will befall Africans(click here to see), should China become the world leader. In a communist nation, where human rights are infinitesimally inconsequential, and the citizens are subjugated by the government in power. A nation where the state repressive apparatus is viciously deployed to intimidate & control its citizens. There is no way any democratic society will envisage any form of credible governance from leaders or leadership emanating from such nation. They say “charity begins at home,” first consider carefully how they treat their own citizens, hopefully that could help manage our expectations as Africans and the world at large.  (To Be Continued)

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Outstanding African entrepreneur making a difference. Having served as business development expert for several foreign organizations migrating into Africa in record.