Why Has China Invited African Army Chiefs to Beijing?
China wants to redefine its military engagement in Africa and has invited military officials from across the continent to Beijing to explore new forms of strategic cooperation, writes Deutsche Welle.
Beijing, China.
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Africa:
China-Africa Cooperation - First Defence, Security Forum Opens in Beijing
Cameroon Tribune, 28 June 2018
In order to strengthen cooperation, China on June 26, 2018 in the capital, Beijing, opened a 15-day China-Africa Defence, Security Forum, organised by the country's Defence… Read more »
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Africa:
U.S., Australia Anger Over Chinese Military
CAJ News, 24 April 2018
WASHINGTON and Canberra have raised alarm over Beijing's naval ambitions in Africa and the Pacific, with one senator warning it could "place US security at risk". Read more »
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