China Merchants Group (CMG)

China Merchants Group (CMG) is a leading Chinese state-owned enterprise. In the Epstein archives, CMG represents the "final destination" for the strategic pivot of Djiboutian infrastructure.

Role in Djibouti

• The Entry (2013): CMG acquired a 23.5% stake in the Port de Djibouti SA (PDSA), effectively starting the transition of control from the UAE (DP World) to China.
• Infrastructure Expansion: CMG financed and built the Doraleh Multipurpose Port (DMP), completed in 2017, coinciding with the establishment of China's first overseas military base.
• The Strategy: The timing of CMG's entry aligns with the "African investment vehicle" proposed by David Stern to Epstein in November 2011, intended to facilitate Chinese expansion with "no direct Chinese involvement" visible on the surface.

Mapping the Connections (Key Associates)

The Sovereign Layer

• Jeffrey Epstein (Shadow Strategist)
• Ismail Omar Guelleh (President of Djibouti / Primary Counterparty)
• Sultan Bin Sulayem (UAE Counterparty / Predecessor)

The Brokerage & Advisory Layer

• David Stern (The "Bridge" / Strategic Intermediary)
• Peter Mandelson (Linked via China advisory and trade network)
• Sarah Ferguson (Facilitated the introduction to the "China rolodex")

The Financial & Corporate Layer

• Witan Group (The vehicle designed to bridge Chinese capital)
• Hui Ka Yan (Evergrande / Proposed JV Partner)
• RDIF (Co-investor in global infrastructure)
• DP World (The entity being displaced/succeeded)

The Operative Layer

• Abdourahman Boreh (Linked via the port conflict context)

Primary Evidence (Jmail Threads)

• African Investment Vehicle Proposal (Nov 2011: The blueprint for the China-Africa bridge)
• Sarah Ferguson Intro to Stern (Feb 2010: The "China rolodex" catalyst)
• Witan Name Origin (Feb 2011: The safe naming of the China vehicle)