Those who say Bigshot was recklessly gambling and those who say...

Those who say Bigshot was recklessly gambling and those who say it might yet turn out fine may both be correct, it's starting to look that way.
People should not be spooked by NIC's entanglement with China. China is not the enemy here, prejudice and unjustified animosity are the enemy.
"China is ready to conduct more trilateral cooperation with countries like Australia and New Zealand regarding Pacific Island countries, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign
Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday.

Wang made the remarks during a meeting with Samoan Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa in Apia, the capital of Samoa.

Cooperation between China and developing countries or Pacific Island countries does not target any third party, nor does China seek any exclusive rights, Wang said.

"We don't intend to compete with anyone, and we have always opposed zero-sum games," he said.

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