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06 March 2017
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Why China is Building First Overseas Military Base in Djibouti
Chinese officials have played down the significance of the base, saying it will largely support anti-piracy operations.
Dr James Dorsey, senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore, explains why China has chosen Djibouti as the site of its first foreign base.
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Last updated on 18/05/2017
