How a ‘military vacuum’ in West and Central Africa opened new markets for China
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-02-15 15:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Defence, Africa, Asia, Military & Defence, China, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Beijing has increased engagement with countries in the Sahel following the French military exit, and with Russian weapons in short supply
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