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Monday, August 7, 2017

The Beginning of The End?


In what may be an unmistakable sign of shifting political fortunes for Roosevelt Skerrit, China's President Xi Jinping has invited Opposition Leader Lennox Linton and a team of senior officials of his United Workers Party (UWP) to Beijing for high level discussions of mutual interest. The significance of this unprecedented move by China cannot be understated. Mr. Skerrit, we're informed, was not consulted on this by the Chinese, just merely told that it's happening. He has been fuming ever since.

Mr. Skerrit has been trying to convince us for years that no one other than him is capable of meeting with international leaders. In fact, if you were to listen to his rhetoric on China-Dominica relations, you would be excused if you came away with the impression that China recognizes only him as the sole political leader in Dominica. Fortunately, the Chinese appear to have a difference in opinion.

President Xi and the Chinese government knows that the relationship between both countries in based on mutual respect between its peoples, not between China and Mr. Skerrit. Of note, Xi has been on a campaign to rid his own government of corrupt officials, and so appearing to be closely associated with Skerrit, who himself is enveloped in the stench of corruption, is antithetical to his beliefs.

Mr. Linton's delegation includes MP's Ezekiel Bazil (Wesley), Joshua Francis (Roseau South), Hector John (Salisbury) and Danny Lugay (Roseau North), Senator Felix Thomas (Mahaut), and former UN Ambassador Crispin Gregoire. The delegation will have high level discussions with senior Chinese government officials. How this strategic move by the Chinese will be interpreted by Skerrit we do not know, but we're convinced that he is not amused.

It is very unusual for a foreign government, in particular a global superpower and one as steeped in diplomacy as the Chinese are, to bypass a sitting government with whom it has relations and extend its hand to other political entities within country. We believe that the Chinese are hedging their bets and may be looking to chart a new course in relations with Dominica. This can only be a good sign for us.

The team departs for the Chinese capital today, August Monday.


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12 comments :

  1. If this is true how is the UWP going to explain to China their claim that they partnered with the Skerrit administration to violate US sanctions against Iran? Is the UWP about to eat humble Chinese fried rice.

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    1. That is a lie. The UWP has never accused the Chinese of collaborating with Skerrit on violating US sanctions. Some of the oil that was sold on the market was shipped to China yes, but the UWP has never accused the Chinese of being conspirators. The UWP has linked Skerrit with Monfared, who is an Iranian, of being part of the conspiracy to evade sanctions. Get your facts straight buddy.

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    2. Yes they did, together with Copley. True or false it was stated that Skeritt the Chinese and Monfared was shipping oil from Iran to China in Dominican flagged ships in violation of US sanctions.The UWP constantly used this information in its talking points. And this is not the first opposition party from the region to be invited to visit China, I hope they promote Dominica well.

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  2. If China was involved or received oil from Iran the truth is the truth. It is no secret that China is involved in busting oil sanctions.

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  3. The writtking is on the wall and Skerrit's road is coming to an end. The 5 in Penville will do nothing for you

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  4. How comes news sites like DNO hasn't published this story?

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    1. Because it is utter and complete rubbish high level talks??? Where with the same party that was spewing hate towards the Chinese?? Now all of a sudden they are UWP best friend? Ps I am waiting to see where in the UWP press release it said they have meetings with the Chinese President

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  5. Because you are dealing with china. All the transparency is gone. Those who are calling for openess and good governance are now on a secret trip to China compliments of the Chinese communist party. Their Facebook pages are silent and DNO is not commenting.

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  6. Anonymous,this seems to be too much for you after swallowing so much bitter pills of your rogue prime mistake!? Haven't you seen the end of your rogues posing as government is nigh and the Chinese have seen that!?

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  7. You need to educate yourself. This action by China is not about Skeritt or Linton. It is all about China implementing its foreign policy in its best interest. The communist party of China interacts with opposition parties globally it is part of its foreign policy. So if giving this matter a meaning to satisfy your hatred for Skeritt and spread political propaganda,you will surely continue to take comfort in your ignorance.

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  8. They will get the MOU and will stop bashing China.

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  9. In Politics There Are No Permanent Friends Or Enemies, Only Permanent Interests

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