China beefing up military presence in Indian Ocean

Little by little China is forming military links in Africa and in the Indian Ocean in order, experts say, to protect Beijing’s economic interests in the region.In the past three weeks Beijing has committed to supporting Ugandan forces operating in Somalia and to helping the Seychelles fight piracy.“It is very clear that the Chinese leaders recognize that military force will play a bigger role to safeguard China's overseas interests,” Jonathan Holslag, of the Brussels

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