Beijing just can’t wait for the U.S. to get out of the way.

"China plans to launch KushCoin, the first cryptocurrency tied to the value of cannabis, using Afghanistan as a brand ambassador. Afghanistan is naturally a choice partner for this opportunity of a lifetime due to their rich history of cannabis cultivation."

Wow, good job China.

    • happybadger [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/odxq5g/china_prepares_to_move_into_afghanistan_with_62/

      China prepares to move into Afghanistan with $62 billion 'Belt and Road' program as American troops leave.

      They had the title I wanted, breaking their own rule 2 about editorialising titles, but the title of the article is this stupid clickbait shit and I figured someone would call me out for the general faux pas of editorialising.