Military Bases
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China says its military base in Djibouti may harm America’s vital interests in Africa
Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao reported that according to AFP, President Guelleh of Djibouti, a small eastern African country, said that his country was discussing with China the establishment of a base in Djibouti for maintaining China’s navigation security and overseas interests. Guelleh welcomed China’s intention to set up a military base in his country. This will […]
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China to build 18 naval bases in Indian Ocean
Sri Lankan website Colombo Page quoted a namibian.com.na report that China planned to build 18 naval bases in areas of the Indian Ocean including Sri Lanka, where China has built Hambantota Port as its naval base. China also plans to build naval bases in Pakistan and Myanmar. In Namibia, China plans to build a naval […]
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SC justices split on US defense aid in sea row
China, EDCA, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Military Bases, Mutual Defense Treaty, Philippines, South China Sea Dispute, Supreme Court, USAMalacaÑang has found an ally in Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno in defending the legality and benefits of its controversial Philippine-United States Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) when she said that the country needs the help of the US to improve the country’s military capability amid its dispute with China over the West Philippine Sea. […]
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China hastening work on reclamation projects in disputed waters–DFA
Albert del Rosario, ASEAN, China, Fiery Cross Reef, itlos, Military Bases, Philippines, Reclamation, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, Subi Reef, UNCLOSMANILA, Philippines – China is working double time on their reclamation projects in the South China Sea in order to complete their expansion agenda before the arbitration case is concluded, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday. “DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario has mentioned that these activities are now being hastened in anticipation of […]
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Build up to WW3 – Philippines & U.S. stage War Games in face of CHINA
1Rexbelli, Arms Race, Asia-Pacific, balance of power, China, Chinese military, Guam, Military Bases, Military Exercises, Okinawa, Philippines, protests, Regional Stability, South China Sea, Spratly Islands, territorial dispute, US military, US-China relations, VietnamThis video explores the escalating tensions in the South China Sea, focusing on joint military exercises between the US and its allies in the region, including the Philippines and Vietnam. While these exercises are intended to enhance cooperation, they are viewed with concern by China, which is increasingly assertive in its territorial claims. The video examines the role of the…