Nicaraguan assembly OKs $40 bln Chinese canal to rival Panama's

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13. Wait to see if they do build it

I think the idea is fairly lame because the Panama Canal is being expanded with new larger locks. The current expansion should take care of the traffic until 2025 ... And it may be forever if the Arctic ice melts and ships can use the Arctic route. We also need to consider that china may not be so competitive in 20 years...and their export flood will slow down because they can't keep exploiting the working class the way they are now. And I haven't even discussed sea level rising due to global warming. Nicaragua may want to be extremely careful allowing a sea entry across the country, they may be left hanging from the trees.