Chilean President wants to nationalize lithium mines, page-14

No. 100% wrong on why Chinese invest in these countries. These countries are the most corrupt in the world, just like DRC. They know even though they give away 51% ownership, they still have full control of the business through the brown paper bags. In fact, they will turn even more profit than if they owned 80% of the business as they can influence all kinds of decisions once they have officials on the hook. Western companies are bound by anti bribery and corruption laws even if they are committed outside their country.

This is the stealthy form of modern Chinese colonialism. Fully backed by the CCP which will also tie in various 'aid' packages to these deals, behind the scenes.