China built its first overseas military base in Djibouti in Africa, which it denies is a military base and calls a 'logistical facility,' while the main US military base in Africa is also located in Djibouti.
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“the Chinese built their first overseas military base in jibuti in Africa they deny that it's a military base they call it a logistical facility where's the main US military base in Africa jibuti”
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Historian Stephen Kotkin: On USA vs China power competition, American advantages, and more (1/3)— Asia Observer + InsightsCreated: 8/10/2026, 1:21:27 PM
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