The Americans were shocked and annoyed that China had obtained a military base in Djibouti, and on a formal occasion, the Americans expressed great regret that the US military base in Djibouti was the largest US base in Africa and the largest drone base, and the Americans were worried that perhaps this would lead to the theft of US intelligence, after all, the two military bases were too close to each other.

And privately, the new U.S. ambassador to Djibouti, John Brown. Rogers met with President Odowa to convey the views of the United States.

"The United States does not want to see the current situation happen, which has infringed on the interests of the United States in Djibouti, and we have reason to believe that the Chinese can obtain US intelligence information through here, so Washington asks Djibouti to cancel China's military base plan." John. Rogers said.

The tone of his voice was almost commanding.

Odova et John. After Rogers finished speaking, he looked at the other party coldly and said: "Mr. Ambassador, please pay attention to the tone of your speech, you must know that I am the president of Djibouti, not an American, and Djibouti is not a county in the United States, and here, it is not under the management of you Americans." ”

"We have our own way of doing things, we don't need you to teach us, I'm not President Guelleh, I know how to do it more in the best interests of Djibouti, if there's nothing to do, please go back, if it's okay in the future, don't contact me if you don't have a summons." Odova directly issued an eviction order.

The U.S. ambassador left the presidential palace in anger, and a few days later, the U.S. made a statement denouncing the President of Djibouti for having "close relations with China," and some U.S. lawmakers said that Odova's "current behavior is paranoid and anti-democratic" and that Washington should "urge President Guelleh to step down."

Obviously, the United States is very unhappy with Odova's performance. In an interview with foreign media, Odova said that the US military base in Djibouti was originally scheduled to expire in March 2017, and Djibouti considered taking back the US military base and transferring it to China for use, which may make the region more tranquil.

Odowa's exact words were, "I think maybe Djibouti will be safer if the Chinese use that base." ”

Odova also gave the United States a slap in the face, the United States has always been studying the renewal of the contract, but because the situation in Djibouti has changed too much during this time, this matter has been delayed, the original Americans did not care too much about the renewal of the contract, they never felt that Djibouti would refuse to renew the contract with the United States.

But now President Odova's words have shocked the Americans, and if Djibouti really does not renew the contract, then the matter will be a big deal.

Since the Americans began to build a military base in Djibouti 20 years ago, they have invested nearly $70 billion one after another, and the rent is only a small amount, and the bigger is the investment in this area.

Moreover, this base is the largest US military base in Africa, and it is also the most important base, and it must not be given up just like that; if it is abandoned, all the US investment over the years will be wasted, and moreover, it will also lose one of its best bases, which is unacceptable to the United States.

This situation makes the Americans very nervous, if Odova insists on going his own way, that is, he does not agree to renew the contract, and then the United States will lose a lot.

The arrogance of the Americans was calmed down, or perhaps temporarily suppressed. After all, the United States cannot attack Djibouti or interfere as it did in Syria, Iraq, and Libya, because Djibouti is now very stable, and it also directly involves the specific interests of dozens of countries, and the Americans cannot act arbitrarily.

China successfully acquired the military base in Djibouti, but according to the plan, the base will take two years to build, and it will probably not be used until 2017.

Immediately afterwards, China and Djibouti once again reported that the two countries will jointly build a 60-square-kilometer free trade zone and transshipment port area in Djibouti, this project, China and Djibouti jointly develop and manage, China will invest 1.1 billion US dollars, accounting for 65% of the total shares. Djibouti offers 35% of the land, and if the project is completed and put into use, it will create 16,000 jobs in Djibouti.

You must know that there are only 850,000 people in Djibouti as a whole, and this project alone can benefit 1.9% of the people in Djibouti.

However, this project is known to everyone to be a golden project, and whoever has a foothold in the port of Djibouti will be able to hold the entrance to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, which is one of the busiest and hottest business routes in the world.

In his speech, Odova also said, "We hope to follow the example of Singapore and Panama and build Djibouti into a transshipment base for international shipping in Africa." ”

This is just the beginning, on November 20, only two months after President Odova took office, he was invited by China to pay a state visit to China, but Odova also made a request, that is, this time he wanted Muyang to accompany him personally.

This request was not excessive, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs quickly replied, agreeing that Muyang would return to China with the Odova delegation and take on the reception and coordination work.

"Mr. Ambassador, this is my first time in China, is there anything that needs to be taboo in China?" Odova asked.

On the special plane, Odova sat with his wife, and Muyang sat next to him.

Mu Yang smiled: "China is not like Djibouti is a country with a religious system, China also has religions, but they believe in freedom of belief, as long as it is not a cult." There are not many taboos in China, but there are still some social etiquette that need to be paid attention to, and I will briefly tell you about them. ”

"For example, when eating in China, you use chopsticks, and it's better not to stick them in the bowl." Muyang said.

"I know chopsticks, are there any taboos in this?" Mrs. Odowa asked curiously.

"It's just a few taboos, such as the Chinese inserting chopsticks into the bowl as burning incense, that is, offering to the dead." For example, in ancient times, before the execution of the head, a bowl of rice would be sent to the prisoner, and the chopsticks in this bowl of rice were inserted, so the Chinese would feel that the chopsticks in the bowl were more unlucky. ”

"Another example"

Mu Yang told Odowa and his wife some small taboos, in fact, foreigners to China, there are really not many taboos, Chinese are very inclusive, as long as they do not touch the bottom line, but for example, some foreigners, when they go to China to pick up girls and bully women, then try the iron fist of Chinese masters.

"When I get to China, I want to go around, see the culture and monuments of China, and if Mr. Ambassador has time, can you take me around." Odova said with some excitement.

"Of course there is no problem, the capital is enough for you to see for a while, and take you to see the Great Wall, one of the seven wonders of the world." (To be continued.) )