Aug 23, 2016 – China is set to extend the reaches of its military as the country starts the construction of its first overseas base in Africa.
The Asian superpower began construction of the base in Doraleh, Djibouti in February, Fox News reported. The 90-acre base is expected to be completed by next year and will serve as China’s first naval outpost in the region.

Experts said that the new base, which is located just 14 kilometers away from the United States’ largest military base in the continent, will likely be used more for resupplying, as it features ship and helicopter maintenance facilities, as well as weapons storehouses. Chinese naval vessels have previously docked in Djibouti to get supplies.

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