Cause and effect is obvious and far-reaching. The word "ripple" affect comes to mind. The epicenter is always the worst hit with outlying areas less so. 

I don't see how this can effect us except a U.S. bank gave these guys the funds.

Never knew China was buying U.S. farmland.

Seems like part of a Chinese Plan to me. They will fail.

Ripple ... stated very simply ... we must be careful who we get in bed with. 

As long as China owned Smithfield Farms is still producing PORK the world will survive.
Sounds to me like China is fishing for some agreement on the South China Sea or the USA gets a third shot from China.

I suspect that others will look at this as an opportunity and buy it up at a discount.

Fred,

I have no idea what will happen, but take not of the fact that America  wealth is 3-1 when it comes to Ultra High Net Worth, and that does not include the hight net worth, nor the 1/2 billionaires, nor the billionaires.  We have 15 of the b group here in our county...I may sound optimistic, but I do not think Americans are stupid when it comes to Chinese investment.  I keep my fingers and all resident toes and paws crossed.  A

INTERESTING. Thank you for reminding me I need to read Gordon Chang's book The Coming Collapse of China . . .
Commie Commie Commie Commie Karma Chameleon! 

It's nothing new - buy using someone else's money and don't pay it back. Sound familiar?