China has reportedly approached several African countries for the right to open a naval base. The result could be Chinese surface ships and submarines thousands of miles from their traditional operating areas, which could prove to be problematic for U.S. forces in wartime.
Gen. Stephen Townsend, the top U.S. general for Africa, told the Associated Press on May 6 that China is “looking for a place where they can rearm and repair warships.” He continued:
“That becomes militarily useful in conflict. They’re a long way toward establishing that in Djibouti. Now they’re casting their gaze to the Atlantic coast and wanting to get such a base there.”
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