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China overseas basing
The Threat From Overseas Chinese Military Bases Is Overblown
By Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga and Howard Wang
U.S. policymakers see China’s overseas bases as a threat, but writings from Chinese military strategists suggest little interest in initiating offensive operations from such facilities.
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.
China Rejects Accusations of Stonewalling Climate Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, PLA reforms, Chinese students in the U.S., and rumors of a second Chinese base in Africa. Friday links.
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.
Deadly Terrorist Attack in Somalia Hits Chinese Embassy
By Shannon Tiezzi
The deadly attack may make a military base in neighboring Djibouti even more attractive for Beijing.
Is China Ready to Be a Global Power?
By Xie Tao
China has the tools of global power, but not the willingness to use them.
China Makes Its Case For a Global Military
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is using the successful Yemen evacuation to argue that a global PLA is good for the world.
Is China Secretly Building a Navy Base in Africa?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on China-Africa relations, China's anti-corruption tsar, and CCP factionalism. Friday China links.
Burying China's 'String of Pearls'
By Christopher D. Yung
The “String of Pearls” model has long outlived its usefulness as a strategic concept.
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