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03.12.18China’s Arms Sales Rise as It Vies with U.S. for Influence on the World Stage
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Research group highlights Beijing’s growing share of global arms trade as it tries to strengthen ties with key allies.
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12.17.15Use by Iraqi Military May Be a Boon for China-Made Drones
New York Times
Soldiers used the Chinese drone on Dec. 6 to destroy an ISIS position amid efforts to retake the city of Ramadi.
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12.17.15China Protests Sale of U.S. Arms to Taiwan
New York Times
The Obama administration’s announcement that it would sell $1.83 billion worth of arms to Taiwan.
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09.16.15China Trying to Undercut Germany on Submarine Offer to Egypt
Reuters
Beijing looks to expand weapons exports beyond its traditional customer base in Asia.
The China Africa Project
07.06.15
China’s Expanding Military Presence in Africa
China is steadily expanding its military footprint in Africa, highlighted by the recent deployment of 700 combat-ready troops to join a multinational peacekeeping operation in South Sudan. In all, the People’s Liberation Army and Navy now have an...