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Does China now have a permanent military base in Cambodia?
Chinese-funded expansion of the facilities there had begun. By the end of last year the new pier had been built. It was almost identical to the 363 meter-long pier at the base in Djibouti ...
Cambodia says U.S. Navy could visit military port tied to China
A Cambodian official said his government would welcome a request from the United States for its ships to visit Ream Naval ...
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US Pitches Deal to Thwart Chinese Military Base in Africa
The Chinese foreign and defense ministries didn ... The US, France, Japan and other countries also have bases in Djibouti. A ...
The Diplomat7y
China Djibouti base
A U.S. general confirms China will open a base in Djibouti. Here's why that shouldn't be taken as a threat. Plus, details on China’s five-year plan, more on the Ma-Xi meeting, and a US ...
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US should be wary of potential for greater Chinese military use of Africa ports, report argues
China’s growing network of ports in Africa could serve as a precursor to the creation of more military bases, according to a ...
China's African port interests are expanding. Is the PLA Navy next on deck?
Chinese state-owned firms have built, financed or currently operate more than one-quarter of Africa's ports, according to a new study that has detailed the scope of Beijing's investment in the ...
The Diplomat9y
China-Djibouti relations
A U.S. general confirms China will open a base in Djibouti. Here's why that shouldn't be taken as a threat. Plus, details on China’s five-year plan, more on the Ma-Xi meeting, and a US ...
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US should be wary of potential for greater Chinese military use of Africa ports, report argues
Chinese firms, many of which are ... miles away from AFRICOM’s hub at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. In the run-up to the opening of that base, China marketed its involvement at the Port of Doraleh ...