China: Now China trying to encircle India through sea route, military base built in Djibouti
The Pentagon report states that China is preparing to deploy aircraft carriers, warships, submarines on a large scale at this military base.
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China is not deterring from its antics. He is constantly trying to encircle India. Now American officials have made a big disclosure about China. The latest report by the US Defense Department Pentagon states that China has established its military base in the African country of Djibouti. This move of China threatens to pose serious challenges to India in the Indian Ocean.
The Pentagon report said that since 2016, China was building a military base in Djibouti. This military base has become operational this year. China is preparing to deploy aircraft carriers, warships, submarines here on a large scale.
Chinese ships seen at military base Satellite photos of Chinese military base in Djibouti have also surfaced. The Yuzhao class landing ship was seen in the pictures. It is said that tanks, trucks and other weapons can be installed on a large scale in this ship. This ship is capable of thwarting ground and air attacks.
China increasing maritime power
If experts are to be believed, the military base in Djibouti is strategically very special. This will expand China's maritime power from the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea. Along with this, China will also be able to keep an eye on the world's busiest waterway Suez Canal from here, which is very important from the commercial point of view.
China had a meeting with 19 countries
Earlier this week, China had a meeting with 19 countries of the Indian Ocean region including all the countries of South Asia. The special thing is that India was not invited in this meeting. The meeting is the latest sign of Beijing's growing influence in the strategic maritime region and a key maritime trade route. The meeting was attended by representatives of 19 countries and three international organisations, including Indonesia, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan, Iran, Oman, South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Seychelles, Madagascar, Mauritius, Djibouti and Australia. attended this meeting. The meeting was held in Kunming, Yunnan Province in a hybrid direct-online mode based on the principle of shared development maritime economy.