Actually they probably also mean the global South because they think they're doing the global South a favor and that this is a teaching moment; as a Kenyan official once reportedly said: "Every time China visits we get a hospital, every time Britain visits we get a lecture"

(CW: Twitter) https://x.com/geo_will/status/1787120422053691810

Alt link: https://xcancel.com/geo_will/status/1787120422053691810

[–] GrouchyGrouse@hexbear.net 15 points 2 months ago

The global south is going to really miss all those ways their infrastructure had even less of a chance to develop domestic alternatives before tech companies just decided to have complete control over their tech and communications if they start having Dangerous Ideas