[Adam Montana 22 Sept 2019 (follow up)]

2 hours ago, FlyHi said:

While I can see the short term benefit to Iraq with China coming in to do the roading infrastructure this freeing up IQD for other uses that benefit their economy. The thing is that all third world countries fail to realise that act of seeming benevolence on China part is in fact not that at all. China always does things on a long term strategic basis and they will ultimately demand their pound of flesh for their assistance.... Iraq just does know that yet. For China it is about control... over ports, airports, roadways.... etc etc.

Danger, Danger  Iraq!! Think smart and see what this truly is... an attempt to control oil and other resources you have.

I was thinking the exact same thing that you have eloquently expressed.  I don't think that China's involvement with Iraq is a good thing for anyone but China