Djibouti

China is most likely to put more military bases on the African east coast, as well as along the Indian Ocean or Arabian Sea.

Yanmei Xie and Casie Copeland say China’s growing involvement in South Sudan’s civil war differs from its past approach to non-interference, though there is debate on the long-term implications as its role in African, and global, security affairs...

The exercises in Djibouti on Friday involved dozens of officers and took place at the country’s national gendarmerie training range, the People’s Liberation Army Navy said in an online report.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seeking to give the SDF a greater regional and global role as his nation steps back from seven decades of state pacifism.

China’s role in Africa is changing from resource extractor to long-term strategic partner. Djibouti is a prime example

China signed an initial 10-year lease for their base, and will pay $20 million per year in rent.

Beijing confirms for the first time plans for East African nation, already home to U.S. base.

Though all countries have an interest in region peace and stability says China's Defense Ministry, it declines to confirm Djibouti military base.