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China's rapidly-expanding navy is considering building its first foreign naval base, according to a senior admiral. In a sign of the growing confidence of the Chinese military, Admiral Yin Zhuo said that the country may set up a base in the Gulf of Aden in order to support missions against Somali pirates
Originally posted by Max_TO
So , will this base ever see the light of day ?
Originally posted by Max_TO
If it does , it will be a foot hold none the less and I am fairly confident that china could find any number of countries willing to lease them some land .
Originally posted by Max_TO
Having said all that I am left wondering , just how big is China's navy ? Is it large enough to support such lofty goals ?
just how big is China's navy ?
Originally posted by Max_TO
Having said all that I am left wondering , just how big is China's navy ? Is it large enough to support such lofty goals ?
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