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To: LindyBill who wrote (106777)	3/31/2005 1:31:31 PM
From: greenspirit	Respond to of 793851

When I was in Duaola, Cameroon a few weeks ago I noticed there was a rather large Chinese presence. They owned some of the buildings near the pier areas, and had given the Cameroon’s a couple of small boats. From discussions with the locals, they told me the Chinese mostly keep to themselves when they visit, and focus on fishing. The Chinese apparently love to eat fish. Most of the African nations lack significant fishing industries within their economic zones, and don't have the fleets to take advantage of the bountiful harvest which lies off their coast. As an example, probably the best place in the world to fish for Blue Marlin is off the coast of Ghana, but few people know about it, and fewer still actually go there. It's a tremendous resource Africa is not taking advantage of for the benefit of its people, at least the coastal nations. And the growing wealth and adventuresome nature of the Chinese are filling the gap. America's natural willingness to interact on a deeper more meaningful level will give us an influential advantage if we choose to accept it. The Communist Chinese (by and large), just don't get this aspect of human nature yet. I would love to see some wealthy spirited American entrapaneur purchase a fleet of fishing vessels and begin a joint venture with an African coastal nation. They could begin what is most needed in Africa today, that being an industrial base.