China has been hunting for dual-use facilities across multiple regions (South China Sea, Southeast Asia, Indian Ocean, Africa) using the same template, indicating this is a systematic global strategy, not isolated regional opportunism.
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Dr. Charles EdellEvidence Quote
“much like they did in the South China Sea, much like they've done in Southeast Asia, much like they've done in the Indian Ocean region. and frankly on the African continent as well.”
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How Should the U.S. Counter China in the Pacific?— Center for Strategic & International StudiesCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:42:22 PM
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