China Displays Global Expansion With Military Showcase In Africa

Images of tanks firing live ammunition and soldiers engaged in target practice in the deserts of Djibouti, East Africa played on Chinese state television on Friday.  The soldiers came from the only Chinese military base abroad, which was completed in the country only a few months ago.  Beijing-based military analyst Zhou Chenming told the South China Morning Post that the exercises were probably the prelude to more sophisticated exercises later this year.

“The overseas troops will engage in regular military exercises just like troops serving [in China]. But their practice should soon have a different focus, rather than basic shooting training, because their mission in Djibouti is to protect China’s interests in Africa, as well as peacekeeping,” Zhou said.v#Africa ... spill TEA.... Easy on Shade #jaiyeorie