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![China Consolidates Its Commercial Foothold in Djibouti China Consolidates Its Commercial Foothold in Djibouti](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-01-25-4.jpg)
China Consolidates Its Commercial Foothold in Djibouti
By Mordechai Chaziza
China's presence in Africa's smallest country is far more extensive than just a military base.
![China and Gulf Security: Conspicuous By Its Absence China and Gulf Security: Conspicuous By Its Absence](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-05-07-3.jpg)
China and Gulf Security: Conspicuous By Its Absence
By Bonnie Girard
Countries from Europe to East Asia are conducting patrols to ensure safe shipping lanes through the Gulf. Why isn't China taking part?
![The X Factor in China-UAE Relations: The Horn of Africa The X Factor in China-UAE Relations: The Horn of Africa](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-759px-horn_of_africa.jpg)
The X Factor in China-UAE Relations: The Horn of Africa
By Samuel Ramani
From port competition to the Somaliland issue, China and the UAE's conflicting interests in the region are not easy to reconcile.
![China’s Djibouti Base: A One Year Update China’s Djibouti Base: A One Year Update](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-coast_guard_chinese_navy_partipate_in_counter-piracy_exercise_160719-g-at057-011.jpg)
China’s Djibouti Base: A One Year Update
By Tyler Headley
China's first overseas military base provides an interesting test case for its global ambitions.
![China’s Experiment in Djibouti China’s Experiment in Djibouti](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-04_17-40-48.jpg)
China’s Experiment in Djibouti
By François Dubé
China’s role in Africa is changing from resource extractor to long-term strategic partner. Djibouti is a prime example.
![Going Blue: The Transformation of China’s Navy Going Blue: The Transformation of China’s Navy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-04-15_13-24-06.jpg)
Going Blue: The Transformation of China’s Navy
By Andrew Poulin
Chinese naval vessels are increasingly operating father and farther away from their home waters.
![Why China's Djibouti Presence Matters Why China's Djibouti Presence Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-13_15-44-09.jpg)
Why China's Djibouti Presence Matters
By Johannes Feige
Beijing's growing role there has broader strategic implications.
![China Has 'Reached Consensus' With Djibouti on Military Base China Has 'Reached Consensus' With Djibouti on Military Base](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-22_18-48-47.jpg)
China Has 'Reached Consensus' With Djibouti on Military Base
By Shannon Tiezzi
In addition to moving forward on a new military facility, China seals a series of trade deals with Djibouti.
![US Planning First Arms Sale to Taiwan in 4 Years US Planning First Arms Sale to Taiwan in 4 Years](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-27_13-35-33.jpg)
US Planning First Arms Sale to Taiwan in 4 Years
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, China vs. ISIS, Chabahar port, and the "Shadow Cold War." Friday links.
![US General: China Has 10 Year Contract for First Overseas Military Base US General: China Has 10 Year Contract for First Overseas Military Base](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-25_15-14-20.jpg)
US General: China Has 10 Year Contract for First Overseas Military Base
By Shannon Tiezzi
A U.S. general confirms China will open a base in Djibouti. Here's why that shouldn't be taken as a threat.
![Is China Moving Closer to a Military Base on the Horn of Africa? Is China Moving Closer to a Military Base on the Horn of Africa?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-13_15-44-09.jpg)
Is China Moving Closer to a Military Base on the Horn of Africa?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, details on China’s five-year plan, more on the Ma-Xi meeting, and a US delegation in Tibet. Friday China links.
![Will China Take Over US Military Facility in Djibouti? Will China Take Over US Military Facility in Djibouti?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-05-12_18-52-19.jpg)
Will China Take Over US Military Facility in Djibouti?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus WWII anniversary celebrations and China's intelligence ops. China links.
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