22 August 2018
- RSIS
- Media Mentions
- US Accuses China of Seeking to Build a “Military Base” in El Salvador
US Accuses China of Seeking to Build a “Military Base” in El Salvador
El Salvador might be a small nation, but the United States is worried it has something more to offer mainland China than diplomatic recognition: a port that could be used for military purposes. Collin Koh, a naval affairs expert at RSIS Singapore, said it would be far-fetched to say Beijing saw ports as “potential bases”, but it was clear that it was seeking to acquire or help develop overseas ports in strategic locations that could serve its long-term interests.
IDSS / Online
