Buying Favors - Corporate And Political

We discuss the aspects of doing business with nations and corporations that do not share your values or interests. What are the consequences of such actions? Will this prove to be a an effective strategy? Also, what are further upcoming possibilities for a possible conflict in the Pacific? What role will each geopolitical contender play? How will this affect you? And, woke marketing strategy doesn't pay off. Will there be a doubling down on the effort? We ask the questions.