Martian2
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Two hundred and thirty years ago, Britain started industrializing. Industrialization spread into Europe and America. Due to the necessity of the Cold War, industrialization expanded into East Asia.
I believe these factors were unique and no further expansion of industrialization will occur.
Thus, I had proposed an artificial form of industrialization. Whereas the Cold War caused the natural transfer of technology, I want to use a market-based willing-seller and willing-buyer model.
I had previously suggested China should offer an Asian Union or United States of China model to Mongolia, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
I would like to add one more country to the list. Afghanistan should also be an eligible candidate. Afghanistan is a critical country, which connects China to Iran. If Afghanistan can be brought into the Chinese sphere then it would ensure a permanent pipeline to Iran's vast oil fields.
Also, the Iranians have indicated a willingness to move into the Chinese camp. (Citation: Iran dumps US dollar, adopts Chinese yuan for settlements | Asia First )
Establishing a permanent pathway to Iran is in China's long-term interest.