CHINA's increasing POWER in Trinidad & Tobago. Ep 1.

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  • In this video, 868 Media Journalist James Lanser examines TT's growing dependency on China. The figures used throughout the video are estimates.
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ความคิดเห็น • 622

  • @SweetTea742
    @SweetTea742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Great job young man! You packed some well rounded information into a brief and concise video. Clean production and editing :)

  • @clintonr7172
    @clintonr7172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    When you all will realize none of these government leaders PNM, UNC GREEN OR RED does not have this country interest at heart. We are loosing everything year after year. They could never do this in Panama where I am currently Living

    • @AndrewCharnley
      @AndrewCharnley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You need to tell us why that is the case...

    • @clintonr7172
      @clintonr7172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Empress Niques And, I am a Trinidadian this is why I specifically speak about Trinidad because this affects me. Further more you should do some reach on Cambodia is getting back at these people

    • @ministershakeem9398
      @ministershakeem9398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Little all do Trinidad 🇹🇹 know China 🇨🇳 owns Trinidad because they know our country is a assets to them Trinidad is a very rich country & China 🇨🇳 will take that advantage. Just like Africa China 🇨🇳 runs Africa don’t let another man run your country

    • @clintonr7172
      @clintonr7172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      These government leaders only putting the country into more debt. They can't find ways to make any thing work in Trinidad but letting people come and manage the same resources we have. From since I am small all they only could raise gas and oil, when they do this food goes up. Then they raise salary. A vicious cycle..

    • @kassimkhankhan3875
      @kassimkhankhan3875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Panama belongs to the U.S.

  • @notaperson
    @notaperson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I want to extend great appreciation for your contribution here. I hope you continue to be that spark this 868 society needs.

    • @868media5
      @868media5  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for the positivity. Make sure to share the video, it goes a long way in helping me out. -James

  • @fifavidstrini
    @fifavidstrini 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Great vid. China is very opportunistic in that when they see smaller states struggling and seek them out to offer them these huge loans at good rates in the hope that the countries cannot repay in order for them to seize and take control of parts of the countries infrastructure and it is very worrying .

    • @angelalumwai6164
      @angelalumwai6164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's not good rates . The Chinese are calculating and shewed. They have already calculated that the rates (although better than most) would be impossible to honor . Therefore, they have already have a contract signed and ready to cease assets.

    • @musfazahosein7463
      @musfazahosein7463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Adam Roberts. Can you name two countries that China has seized because they could not repay loans?.

    • @lorainecodrington5721
      @lorainecodrington5721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@musfazahosein7463 look at Africa. Don't you follow the News?

    • @danielbalgobin3115
      @danielbalgobin3115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lorainecodrington5721 And after repossessing those assets what do they do with them? I mean they can't really take back infrastructure into their homeland. The most they could do is exclude citizen which i seems completely absurd because then the assets just sits there and isn't generating any returns on capital.

    • @johnwesley3885
      @johnwesley3885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sounds like predatory lending on a macroeconomic level.

  • @jamiefinestdeangelo3260
    @jamiefinestdeangelo3260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done sir! Raise awareness amongst the die hard UNC & PNM supporters!

  • @meganleighplays
    @meganleighplays 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I don't really comment on TH-cam but this is something my friends and I have been discussing a lot. I'm glad you're doing this work in a shareable and informed manner. Subscribed!

  • @challybirchwood6479
    @challybirchwood6479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This needs to shared.

    • @868media5
      @868media5  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Chally, James here, I appreciate anyone who is willing to share it with their friends and family. And thank you for watching!

  • @anniehosein3448
    @anniehosein3448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You’re a Rock Star 💫 for educating the People of your country with the true facts . Awesome job ! You should run for Prime Minister of Trinidad 🇹🇹
    Love from the USA 🇺🇸

  • @gracenow100
    @gracenow100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    GOOD WORK JAMES. THANKS for THE ALARM.

  • @andrejblenman2369
    @andrejblenman2369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thought I was the only one who noticed, great video man, keep it up

  • @mikey5678xc0
    @mikey5678xc0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love that you referenced Sri Lanka in this. I'm looking forward to your next video.

  • @lisa-mariegrant1894
    @lisa-mariegrant1894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very informative and thought provoking presentation. Thank you for educating us.

  • @51ghostrecon
    @51ghostrecon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I Always Saying: Trinidad and Tobago is In a Very Strategic Part of the World ‼️

    • @operator.zack_hasranah
      @operator.zack_hasranah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeaaahhhhh- no nope not really- I'm from Trinidad I can say definitely not- we all dumber than a rock- it's like America but- guns aren't legal if you don't have a licents------
      (Edit) epic cringe from 2 years back coming to the surface again

    • @msantoinewarner748
      @msantoinewarner748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@operator.zack_hasranah location hun . speaker for yourself when you say dumb

    • @rickrossi7426
      @rickrossi7426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They in strategic shit right now

    • @itsmesammmm
      @itsmesammmm ปีที่แล้ว

      @@operator.zack_hasranah ......pls go read a book.

    • @operator.zack_hasranah
      @operator.zack_hasranah ปีที่แล้ว

      @@itsmesammmm that was 2 years ago 💀

  • @caroljones3405
    @caroljones3405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    China has been investing and trading in the Caribbean for hundreds of years. This is nothing new. The issue is that the U.S.A dose not like it. Chinese people have lived in and been apart of the Caribbean longer than many other nationalities that make up the Caribbean community.

  • @LyricsMassiah
    @LyricsMassiah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Uncovering the real news

  • @trinijoyl1720
    @trinijoyl1720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recently came upon yr work. Great!! Proud of u. for bringin to light these serious issues. Hope a lot more younger ones will open their minds and follow. Bless!

  • @EYES2CU
    @EYES2CU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fruitful for the ministers in Trinidad and Tobago so Rowley thank you for selling out.

  • @sigelward5674
    @sigelward5674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Question? If they are constructing these projects where does the labor and materials needed originate from ? Thumbs up. Glad to see someone highlighting this issue.

  • @georgeojar9960
    @georgeojar9960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Curepe road construction. Zero locals hired. How do I know this? 11:00 pm driving by I saw *only* Chinese nationals _directing traffic_

    • @patriciapatty9936
      @patriciapatty9936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheap labor. The French company tried to get the project but the unc said no just like they said no to the tunnel to Maracas beach which would have been safer

    • @mizfinedd4463
      @mizfinedd4463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wait until we have to pay to use these roads

    • @curlanable
      @curlanable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      BS... 60% of job was subcontracted to local contractors

    • @curlanable
      @curlanable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mizfinedd4463 we don't pay road tax already?

    • @nilocyoutubification
      @nilocyoutubification 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We're in serious trouble here.

  • @dbesson
    @dbesson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    China is creating a new global shipping "Silk Road" they don't want to own the country. They are planning to create a new shipping lane through Nicaragua similar to the Panama Canal. Not sure at what stage the project is but they are quietly acquired strategic areas across the globe.

  • @shanesuperville766
    @shanesuperville766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome content, sober reporting and easy to follow structure. Keep up the great work

  • @ngozichristopher3417
    @ngozichristopher3417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Grateful for the knowledge and insight keep doing your thing

  • @alexanderanderson6791
    @alexanderanderson6791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good straight to the point video. Great editing too. 👍🔥💯

  • @whitsb2303
    @whitsb2303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been having discussions about this with a few of my friends recently. Glad i found your channel, new subbie and sharing this as far and wide as it will go.

  • @kareembenzrm
    @kareembenzrm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really awesome video 👌 keep up the good work. Production really stepped up.

  • @chrissy1930
    @chrissy1930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks 😊 868 media I needed to know this

  • @hearsteeldrumsplay
    @hearsteeldrumsplay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn! China is like a Pawn Shop with these loans.

  • @brendabroomes2251
    @brendabroomes2251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great piece of investigative journalism. A proud Trini who wishes to see my twin islands grow; but not with China's economic domination.

  • @terryramsingh472
    @terryramsingh472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yours are the more informative on our sensitive local issues...thank you for your efforts sir!

  • @ryanpacheco4047
    @ryanpacheco4047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for covering this!

  • @TheUrbandilema
    @TheUrbandilema 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great vid brother...keep on creating the info...have a blessed day

  • @cagelsthrough
    @cagelsthrough 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very good. I am surprised that I caught this video so early

  • @AmazeMJ
    @AmazeMJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Editing and filming took a huge leap. Keep up the good work

    • @868media5
      @868media5  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James here, thank you so much for noticing the improvement in my work. And as always, thanks for watching!

  • @local_bred3652
    @local_bred3652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video.we need ppl like u to to hav us awareness check...

  • @crazyhandshands9028
    @crazyhandshands9028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When the Dragon whips its tail the world Trimble .

    • @crazyhandshands9028
      @crazyhandshands9028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You already lost your tiny Island to china also 40,000 Venezuelans in your tiny Island 😆 suck it up butter cup.

    • @Maximus20778
      @Maximus20778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crazyhandshands9028 what are you talking about?

  • @nitinmishra7770
    @nitinmishra7770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Trini people becareful of the China

    • @Cxnvict
      @Cxnvict 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wah yuh say "vachina" m

  • @nicholasmaraj
    @nicholasmaraj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kudos for highlighting the Belt and Road initiative spans alot further than people may think. Cheers.

  • @Chivaughn13
    @Chivaughn13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    looking forward to more on this

  • @marvahartley3753
    @marvahartley3753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for bringing this to the forefront I live abroad and didn't know this was happening on this large scale, looking forward to hearing more.

  • @EYES2CU
    @EYES2CU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To simply put it LOL “SELLOUT”😂😂😂

  • @anthonysutherland4041
    @anthonysutherland4041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Youth man doing good work keep it up man. Yah dig!

  • @learningtime8544
    @learningtime8544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, James.

  • @jscoona1866
    @jscoona1866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great content bro.... Keep up the good work!

  • @StacyRampaul
    @StacyRampaul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subbed in the first few seconds of this video. Really well done.

  • @kacyann236
    @kacyann236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How did I end up here??? But regardless your vids are well prepared....and interesting..you got a new subscriber!!

  • @nicolepouchet2479
    @nicolepouchet2479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi .. just discovered you and I subscribed ... great work!

  • @Seti-ms9bs
    @Seti-ms9bs ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very good we need to emancipate ourselves from American slavery

  • @MellesiaLewis
    @MellesiaLewis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content. This video was very informative.

  • @Cajunspirit
    @Cajunspirit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Excellent video, earned my subscription. Our country is being sold out yet again by both major political parties.

  • @akeillewis7515
    @akeillewis7515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work looking forward to upcoming projects...

  • @teriking1187
    @teriking1187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative 🇹🇹🇺🇸

  • @sinnabum
    @sinnabum 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super interesting video thanks!! Amazing editing haha

  • @victoria4844
    @victoria4844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative

  • @carazen
    @carazen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your service!

  • @sashtilalbachan4552
    @sashtilalbachan4552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very informative and concise. Thanks!

  • @yormanperez4266
    @yormanperez4266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Interesting information bro!!!

  • @sianburke2282
    @sianburke2282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this, very educational.

  • @ansylem
    @ansylem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u very much young man and everything you are saying is true WE ARE I. DEEP DEEP SHIT IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 🇹🇹

  • @masonmansitomargiela1399
    @masonmansitomargiela1399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video I’ve been doing business in TT and was wondering why so much Chinese investment in TT now we know ... THANK YOU

  • @ripper993
    @ripper993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Looks like some Vox videos, good quality

  • @cindyjacob2815
    @cindyjacob2815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing, great work

  • @seeyourway-joshcaz6495
    @seeyourway-joshcaz6495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Soft Power approach....there’s a paper I think it’s called The Rising Hegemon? It talks about the grand strategy of China’s long term plans for growth

  • @joeyacmilan
    @joeyacmilan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep up the great work 👍

  • @joannelezama2462
    @joannelezama2462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    James that was a very informative doc. I have been fearful of this for many years as one can see how China is being the “Saviour“ to many struggling countries. It is sad the all the governments we have had did not try to expand on our resources.

  • @geinikan1kan
    @geinikan1kan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is really an important topic. great work

  • @denishacharles6716
    @denishacharles6716 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou for your efforts surely get episodes and update us Trinbagonians about wats going on and u have eyes tell the people wat u see thankyou

  • @hoolaiboo
    @hoolaiboo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ...Insightful...
    am here in SriLanka

  • @christianpaul2797
    @christianpaul2797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video. very informative

  • @darrynboodan
    @darrynboodan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    good stuff

  • @anyabess2169
    @anyabess2169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting information 👍

  • @joeyacmilan
    @joeyacmilan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Keep up the good work. The majority of our population are not enlightened on a multitude of issues that are plaguing this country.

  • @zephyrwolf2830
    @zephyrwolf2830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I wonder if they'll ban Winnie the Pooh in Trinidad.

  • @mwadiyakin-malebo4135
    @mwadiyakin-malebo4135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview. New Subbie watching from Canada. As Trinis we must comprehend the long reaching implications of these agreements. 🇹🇹

  • @siusaidhchaimbeul5499
    @siusaidhchaimbeul5499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In the world as it is, it's very difficult for countries (small ones esp., but even large ones such as Canada) to be independent. Trinidad was a colony of Spain, then of Britain, since approx. mid-20th century a neo-colony of the US. IMO, esp. as we humans are facing what looks like being climate chaos, we need to work hard to achieve local food sovereignty.

  • @KevinBritain
    @KevinBritain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done man..

  • @ahiyahfrancis8039
    @ahiyahfrancis8039 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank. You..Great work.

  • @007kidronnie
    @007kidronnie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great job James

  • @Olivermilne17
    @Olivermilne17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    You should take a read of 'Confessions of an Economic Hitman' if you haven't already...he talks a lot about those sorts of strategies in the book.

    • @868media5
      @868media5  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the recommendation, I know of this book. And big up for watching the video! -James

    • @papacow1
      @papacow1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      John Perkins who is the author of Confessions of an Economic hitman was warning us since before the Chinese came into the Caribbean he was warning us about the IMF Corprotocricy that poisoned smaller states with austerity measures and high interest rates for loans countries had to pay back for many years. Haiti for example has been paying back colonizers debt to France for hundreds of years. So let God now have his way with China. We welcome them for development sake.

  • @pamelale-gendre6677
    @pamelale-gendre6677 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video informative, well researched thanks

  • @ayotalsamoth6867
    @ayotalsamoth6867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job!

  • @cletusvincent820
    @cletusvincent820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Work appreciated

  • @natez_868
    @natez_868 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work!

  • @walkingwiththemosthighgod4507
    @walkingwiththemosthighgod4507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video.

  • @tonyakerr2440
    @tonyakerr2440 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content 👌... keep up the good work 👍

  • @candyjem6597
    @candyjem6597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting this explains alot and why we seems to be adapting there policies

  • @sherrywalker5808
    @sherrywalker5808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gr8 info.

  • @ReidDesigns
    @ReidDesigns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Its pretty much empty tho. I used to work next door in building next door. Younwould only see about 3 or four people if so much walking around. But the gates in front are designed to withstand a battering ram as they are heavily reinforced... wonder why. Oh lots of cats there too lol

    • @nilocyoutubification
      @nilocyoutubification 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol! I think I know what you're implying. 😁🍽🐈

  • @justalonelyman994
    @justalonelyman994 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video man

  • @seeyourway-joshcaz6495
    @seeyourway-joshcaz6495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is also a similar strategy used with respect to harvesting and nurturing information and academic knowledge. There is the thousand talents program where they offer researchers funding for their projects where they otherwise won’t qualify of be allowed in other parts of the world.

  • @jessejamesjjr
    @jessejamesjjr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hi James, interesting choice of research topic. Looking forward to the others following this. I remember observing the 'Silk Road' project and in contrast looking at China's investments in T&T. Its left to be seen what becomes of it. Your video and perspective reminds me of Johnny Harris from Vox who did an incredible job on a series called Borders. (If he's an influence then good for you if not then its also something worth checking out) Kudos and keep it up ;)

  • @audleymclean2983
    @audleymclean2983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let me just say this to everybody, just like after WW2 massive financial Aid in the form of [the Marshall Plan] was given to Countries like Japan, S Korea, Taiwan, Germany, England Italy etc. in favorable concessionary terms, now they are staunch Ally of the US and that's what they are afraid of, they are not really concern for the welfare of the Countries, for they are mostly black Countries, which have been badly left out of the World financial system [as seen with the WW2 beneficiaries] my advise is that Countries that's getting these beneficial loans from China must be careful not to take an amount they cannot re-pay, as a Jamaican, I'm happy to see what is happening to Trinidad, I know good leadership will not allow for any calamity.

  • @matthewdar886285
    @matthewdar886285 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s a dangerous deal. If we can’t pay back the money then like Sri Lanka we loose parts of our country.

  • @JohannAli
    @JohannAli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The question becomes how to untangle the tentacles and take back what is ours? China will not give up the power and control they have. At what point do the people of T&T say we want our country and destiny back? Economic ties are important but should never be at the expense of losing the country because we are unable to repay our debt to a single lender. One more reason that the IMF & IDB must revamp their practices and terms. James - really look forward to the future installments!

    • @charliechee3463
      @charliechee3463 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Take Back ? !! Boi, is not 3 hole marbles you playing, this is business, read the contract B4 you sign..LOL

  • @kevinchristian9490
    @kevinchristian9490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is 🔥

  • @sbludba
    @sbludba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Why no news on the 1%?

  • @norahherbie9144
    @norahherbie9144 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done

  • @joelbachewbspoolman520
    @joelbachewbspoolman520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Our leaders better be wise,especially concerning these debt traps.Our herritage is slowly being removed,the more China invests here in T&T.

  • @judithcummings5868
    @judithcummings5868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You all better pay close attention to what they are doing they don't come in to be nice if there's nothing for them. "BE AWARE".💪🙏

  • @marron50libra2
    @marron50libra2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New subscriber here. Great job I Will use the word exposing or intel or info. However, thank you for making this video.
    I know it's been 4 years I think you should do an update and Include Antigua That china is making military moves in Antigua. So This route and it's Growing power of China in close by u.S territories. This is getting very dangerous. So thank you again and I think if you do an update with the island that I mention and everything in the caribbeans. Regarding ctina, it will be a great contribution for a lot of people that think this is a joke. Thank you very much again. Oh I think you got part 2 of this awesome.I will check it out soon

  • @trinihammer
    @trinihammer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good mini documentary