Nov 5 (News 1st) – The Pentagon says China has likely considered setting up a military base in Sri Lanka.
This was revealed when the Pentagon released a report titled “Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China” yesterday (03).
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The report said China is seeking to sustain military power at greater distances, and added that China may have have considered establishing military bases or logistic facilities in 13 countries including Sri Lanka.
Other countries include Singapore, Pakistan, Myanmar, United Arab Emirates and Thailand.
The Pentagon said China may establish these facilities to increase the strength of its naval, air, and ground forces.
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