China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world’s offshore oil and ...
China’s growing network of ports in Africa could serve as a precursor to the creation of more military bases, according to a ...
This tiny African state has such a vital strategic location that most of the world's most powerful militaries have set up ...
A Cambodian official said his government would welcome a request from the United States for its ships to visit Ream Naval ...
Pakistan has reportedly handed 5,000 acres of land to China, allegedly to build a naval and air base in the Baluchistan ...
Portraying China’s presence in Africa with flags on maps can distort African states’ sovereignty and their power to make ...
Key Takeaways France is struggling to maintain its traditional influence in West and Central Africa. As a result, Paris is exploring opportunities to expand its presence in the East and South of the ...
Sabre-rattling China is set to boost its defence spending by 7.2% after threatening America with 'any war' amid a furious row ...
Beijing’s intense shipbuilding program of recent years has yielded the world’s largest navy/maritime fighting force, which can operate farther than ever from China’s shores – including from the ...
Whenever China announces its defense budget, some foreign media outlets are quick to peddle speculative commentary, ...
It now has three aircraft carriers and a growing fleet of amphibious assault ships. In 2017, China opened its first overseas military base in Djibouti. Chinese ships have also docked at ports ...