China will be able to use reclaimed land to enhance its presence in the South China Sea, the Pentagon. Reuters
DW: US report warns of China military development overseas
A Pentagon report says Beijing may be looking to build a base in Pakistan. The document also suggests that China may be spending a great deal more on defense than it has admitted.
The US Defense Department released a report saying it had reason to suspect that China could be eyeing Pakistan as a possible location for a foreign military base. The Pentagon said on Tuesday that the world can expect a more military-minded China to continue expanding its defense outposts outside its borders.
"China most likely will seek to establish additional military bases in countries with which it has a longstanding friendly relationship and similar strategic interests, such as Pakistan, and in which there is a precedent for hosting foreign militaries," said the report on China's defense policy, which is issued to Congress every year.
"This initiative, along with regular naval vessel visits to foreign ports, both reflects and amplifies China's growing influence, extending the reach of its armed forces," the report added.
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WNU Editor: China is objecting to this Pentagon report .... Beijing lashes out over Pentagon report on Chinese military (FOX News/AP).
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Pentagon: Beijing Is Arming Its Manmade Islands in South China Sea -- Defense One
China builds fighter-sized hangars on S. China Sea outposts: US -- The Mainichi
Pentagon: Beijing strengthening military grip on South China Sea islands -- UPI
Pentagon: China Could House Fighters on 3 South China Sea Outposts -- Military.com/Stars and Stripes
Pentagon Says China Has Big Military Expansion Plans, Including Base in Pakistan -- Newsweek
China to set up military bases in Pakistan – Pentagon report -- The Guardian
China's Expanding Military Will Seek To Locate Base In Pakistan, Pentagon Says -- RFE
U.S. Warns of China's Cyber Strategies -- Maritime Executive
China missiles capable of sending nuclear warhead to Western Pacific: U.S. -- Japan Times/Bloomberg
China slams Pentagon report on overseas military bases -- Channel News Asia/AFP
‘Irresponsible’: Beijing blasts Pentagon report claiming China eyes more military bases overseas -- RT
