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Witnesses warn Chinese military expansion and weapon flows are changing security dynamics in the Horn of Africa
Summary
Experts at the Senate hearing described China’s growing military footprint — including a base in Djibouti and expanded training, port and weapons ties — and said Beijing’s long-term, disciplined strategy is outpacing U.S. engagement in the region.
Witnesses told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that China’s expanding presence in East Africa is reshaping the region’s security landscape and that the United States must adapt its engagement strategy.
Joshua Mazurvi noted that "In Djibouti, China built a military base with a peer sufficient to host a Chinese aircraft carrier or nuclear…
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