Even China has second thoughts on South Sudan after violence

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http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-south-sudan-economy-20140220,0,3253847.story



People in South Sudan struggle over food at the Mingkaman temporary camp. An estimated 10,000 people have been killed in the ethnic fighting that erupted in December, and 860,000 have been displaced from their homes.

Even China has second thoughts on South Sudan after violence
By Robyn Dixon
February 20, 2014, 5:00 a.m.

JUBA, South Sudan — After South Sudan's optimistic 2011 vote for independence, the country's deadly December descent into ethnic fighting has tried the patience of Western donors, diplomats, humanitarian organizations and investors alike. But for African leaders, when the West demurs, there's always China, with its deep pockets and generous credit lines.

Or is there?

As South Sudan's biggest economic partner, consuming 80% of the oil that accounts for almost 99% of its revenue, China matters here.

But now, even the Chinese are unwilling to move forward on business contracts.

[CFLDem]

1. Sounds like a business opportunity

for any country willing to stomach establishing order amongst the chaos.