I am trying to be not either a complete nationalist or patriotism, but I have to say that collaboration between Japan and other countries surrounding Japan is really difficult. Japan had a difficult history 50 years ago. Even if, the country fully apologized them for what they have done by paying a enormous amount of reparation and they accepted it, some countries which have received the full reparation still ask Japan to pay for another reparation. Moreover, some countries are still worried about the future invasion by Japan even if they did already. Some countries, furthermore, announce in UN party that they expand their sea or island territory in the legal way but the fact is totally illegal.
A company of a particular country now buy the foreign land as international business. I suspect that the company merge the foreign land to help the upcoming global food crisis as they mentioned. They did it for own profit as a neo-colonialist even if the country invades another country's land and keeps insisting it as an invader.
UN warned about Neo-colonialism. According to Blas, "Mr Diouf said: “Some negotiations have led to unequal international relations and short-term mercantilist agriculture.” His warning is important as he has been a strong supporter of joint ventures between countries with money to invest and those with land and water resources. It reflects unease among diplomats about the race to lock in land and food supplies overseas" (Blas, 2008) UN is worried about the unfair trade by a foreign farmland buyer by the enormous payment.
Unfortunately it seemed to have happened already. According to Rakotomalala, "South Korea has just struck a 99 year deal with Madagascar to lease an area half the size of Belgium to grow palm oil and no less than half of South Korea’s corn demands [..] Carl Atkins, of consultants Bidwells Agribusiness, said Daewoo Logistics' investment in Madagascar was the largest it had seen. “The project does not surprise me, as countries are looking to improve food security but its size it does surprise me.”
He also mention, A few hours later, a truly astonishing new angle on the story emerged. Guess how much South Korea had paid for its 99 year lease? Answer: Zip. Zero. Nada. Not a cent. The sum total of the benefits for Madagascar, according to a Daewoo spokesman? “We will provide jobs for them by farming it, which is good for Madagascar.” This in a country where 3.5% of people are on WFP food aid… The benefits for South Korea, on the other hand: “We want to plant corn there to ensure our food security. Food can be a weapon in this world,” said Hong Jong-wan, a manager at Daewoo. “We can either export the harvests to other countries or ship them back to Korea in case of a food crisis” (2008).
...U guys want food from the country which receives the food aids? And they still want food form them in case for your food crisis? ... This is totally mad although I am not surprised at it as well as Alex Evans whom Rakotomalala referred.
Citation:
Blas J, UN warns of food ‘neo-colonialism’
Rakotomalala L, Madagascar: South Korean Land Deal Sparks Controversy
A company of a particular country now buy the foreign land as international business. I suspect that the company merge the foreign land to help the upcoming global food crisis as they mentioned. They did it for own profit as a neo-colonialist even if the country invades another country's land and keeps insisting it as an invader.
UN warned about Neo-colonialism. According to Blas, "Mr Diouf said: “Some negotiations have led to unequal international relations and short-term mercantilist agriculture.” His warning is important as he has been a strong supporter of joint ventures between countries with money to invest and those with land and water resources. It reflects unease among diplomats about the race to lock in land and food supplies overseas" (Blas, 2008) UN is worried about the unfair trade by a foreign farmland buyer by the enormous payment.
Unfortunately it seemed to have happened already. According to Rakotomalala, "South Korea has just struck a 99 year deal with Madagascar to lease an area half the size of Belgium to grow palm oil and no less than half of South Korea’s corn demands [..] Carl Atkins, of consultants Bidwells Agribusiness, said Daewoo Logistics' investment in Madagascar was the largest it had seen. “The project does not surprise me, as countries are looking to improve food security but its size it does surprise me.”
He also mention, A few hours later, a truly astonishing new angle on the story emerged. Guess how much South Korea had paid for its 99 year lease? Answer: Zip. Zero. Nada. Not a cent. The sum total of the benefits for Madagascar, according to a Daewoo spokesman? “We will provide jobs for them by farming it, which is good for Madagascar.” This in a country where 3.5% of people are on WFP food aid… The benefits for South Korea, on the other hand: “We want to plant corn there to ensure our food security. Food can be a weapon in this world,” said Hong Jong-wan, a manager at Daewoo. “We can either export the harvests to other countries or ship them back to Korea in case of a food crisis” (2008).
...U guys want food from the country which receives the food aids? And they still want food form them in case for your food crisis? ... This is totally mad although I am not surprised at it as well as Alex Evans whom Rakotomalala referred.
Citation:
Blas J, UN warns of food ‘neo-colonialism’
Rakotomalala L, Madagascar: South Korean Land Deal Sparks Controversy
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