China-Egypt joint drills a show of Beijing’s military reach
China is beginning to match its economic presence abroad with the military reach required to operate across it.
The clearest evidence came from Egypt.
Chinese J-16 fighters flew there recently, supported by YU-20 tankers that refuelled them in the air.
The Chinese jets are taking part in Egypt’s “Eagles of Civilisation” alongside Egyptian Rafales and MiG-29s.
This is the first time China has sent the jets to Africa, providing experience in moving a combat force across continents and operating...
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