Is China's Dream To Establish Military Bases In 12 Countries Doomed To Failure?

Chinese navy visiting Djibouti, with a ship docking at the tiny African nation's port in 2015. China News Service 

EurAsian Times: Why China’s Dream Of Establishing Overseas Military Base In At-Least 12 Nations Could Soon Turn Into A Nightmare? 

Contrary to the apprehensions of the US Department of Defense that China is wooing 12 countries to make them agree to host its military logistic facilities, Beijing is increasingly finding it difficult to succeed in its mission. 

These 12 countries are Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Seychelles, Tanzania, Angola, and Tajikistan. 

China is realizing that potential host nations’ political stability, economic health, and level of bilateral ties are not conducive enough to make them reliable military-partners. 

For instance, Toshi Yoshihara, a Senior Fellow at the US Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, has quoted Chinese scholars like Guo Lingli to point out how Chinese policymakers now hold dim views of Pakistan, home to one of the PLA’s prospective logistics points at Gwadar. 

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WNU Editor: The above article lists 12 countries that China is focusing its attention on establishing military bases, and yes, some of these countries are disasters. Djibouti already has a Chinese naval base. And then there are reports that China is looking to expand military ties with Cuba and Venezuela .... Chinese Security Engagement in Latin America (CSIS).

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