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The Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced its participation in joint military exercises with the armed forces of Mozambique and Tanzania.
The spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, Zhang Xiaogang, stated that the exercises will be held from late July to mid-August in Africa.
Zhang explained during a press conference that the aim of these exercises is to enhance military cooperation and mutual trust between the participating countries, in addition to developing capabilities in the field of combating terrorism on land and at sea, noting that this cooperation aims to support regional peace and stability.
Meanwhile, at the invitation of the Mongolian Ministry of Defense, a battalion of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army is also scheduled to participate in the “Khan Quest-2024” peacekeeping exercises, which will be held in Mongolia in late July.
China established a military base in Djibouti in 2017, which is used for anti-piracy operations and securing maritime trade routes. There are reports that China is considering expanding its military presence in Africa, with discussions about the possibility of establishing new bases in countries such as Equatorial Guinea and Angola.
In addition, China is active in providing military education and training to African officers, through vocational education programs aimed at strengthening relations between the Chinese and African armies. These programs include educating officers in Chinese institutions and providing technical and ideological training. Many African military leaders have participated in these programs.
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