Executive Summary

Rising engagement of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) with African nations—including training, arms sales, and joint exercises—increases the security posture for the respective states while advancing China’s strategic interests on the continent. Beijing’s growing military support is in line with its global economic and diplomatic efforts. It seeks to leverage influence in Africa amid a growing tendency of many African states to diversify diplomatic and security relationships to reduce reliance on Western powers.

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