China’s View of South Asia and the Indian Ocean

[Steve the Planner]

Harvey Corman, Blazing Saddles:

All that stands between us and that valuable property are the rightful owners.

Gwadar is intrinsically valuable as a port. It's trade area does not change by national status/control factors.

China's interest in basic Afghan resources is low-grade/future oriented. The railroad they will build will do the job. They will be happy as long as no one f----s with it.

Why would China want more hassles that produce no results. It ain't oil, gas or high grade ores.