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No, Pakistan’s Gwadar Port Is Not a Chinese Naval Base (Just Yet)
November 19, 2019

No, Pakistan’s Gwadar Port Is Not a Chinese Naval Base (Just Yet)

By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Pakistani navy is entrenching itself in Gwadar but there is no evidence of the Chinese forces’ presence yet.

Why Is China Attacking US Aircraft?
May 10, 2018

Why Is China Attacking US Aircraft?

By Ben Lowsen
China’s habit is to flout the rules, but a reckoning is coming.
Possible Use of Blinding Laser Weapon Near China's Djibouti Base Spurs US Warning to Aviators
May 03, 2018

Possible Use of Blinding Laser Weapon Near China's Djibouti Base Spurs US Warning to Aviators

By Ankit Panda
The Chinese military may be using a high-powered laser against pilots in Djibouti air space.

China Officially Sets Up Its First Overseas Base in Djibouti
July 12, 2017

China Officially Sets Up Its First Overseas Base in Djibouti

By Charlotte Gao
China sends military personnel to its new base, designed to support Chinese missions in Africa and the Middle East.

As Somali Pirates Return, Chinese Navy Boasts of Anti-Piracy Operations
April 16, 2017

As Somali Pirates Return, Chinese Navy Boasts of Anti-Piracy Operations

By Ankit Panda
The Chinese Navy wants to be taken seriously as a guarantor of the global commons.

Japan Seeks More African Support With $30 Billion Pledge
August 31, 2016

Japan Seeks More African Support With $30 Billion Pledge

By Mina Pollmann
Tokyo steps up its commitment to the continent at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

After Djibouti Base, China Eyes Additional Overseas Military 'Facilities'
March 09, 2016

After Djibouti Base, China Eyes Additional Overseas Military 'Facilities'

By Ankit Panda
China's foreign minister hints at an expansion of Chinese bases beyond just Djibouti. That shouldn't be a surprise.
Confirmed: Construction Begins on China's First Overseas Military Base in Djibouti
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.

China Has 'Reached Consensus' With Djibouti on Military Base
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.

Japan, South Korea Boost Their African Presence
October 01, 2015

Japan, South Korea Boost Their African Presence

By Jason Nicholson
The focus on the South China Sea misses some important, and relevant, strategic developments further west.

Deadly Terrorist Attack in Somalia Hits Chinese Embassy
July 28, 2015

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.
What's Behind China's Djibouti Plans
May 17, 2015

What's Behind China's Djibouti Plans

By Ankit Panda
Plus, South China Sea, China in RIMPAC, and Seymour Hersh. Weekend links.

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