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China-Djibouti relations
February 11, 2022
African Opportunities in China-Africa Relations
By Ndidi Akahara
African countries have the agency to use relations with China to their own advantage. Whether African leaders will use their power to benefit their people is another question.
January 26, 2021
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.
May 03, 2019
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.
December 04, 2018
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.
August 17, 2017
China’s African Knot
By Felipe Cruvinel
China’s involvement in Africa is changing from "business only" to include peacekeeping and other political interests.
October 05, 2016
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.
February 29, 2016
Confirmed: Construction Begins on China's First Overseas Military Base in Djibouti
By Ankit Panda
China's defense ministry has confirmed that construction has started on its "support facilities" in Djibouti.
January 23, 2016
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.
November 26, 2015
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.
November 14, 2015
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.
May 16, 2015
No Need to Sweat a Chinese Military Base in Djibouti
By Kevin Wang
A base does not necessarily mean Beijing is gearing up to challenge regional security heavyweights.
May 13, 2015
A Naval Base on the Horn of Africa for China?
By Ankit Panda
According to Djibouti's president, China is looking to set up its first overseas naval base in his country.
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