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China expands military reach with joint drills in Egypt

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China is demonstrating an expanding military reach, evidenced by recent joint air drills in Egypt. Chinese J-16 fighters, supported by YU-20 tankers, participated in Egypt's "Eagles of Civilisation" exercise alongside Egyptian Rafales and MiG-29s. This marks the first deployment of Chinese jets to Africa, providing valuable experience in long-range combat force deployment and multinational operations. The drills coincide with President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt, highlighting the deepening relationship from economic ties to military cooperation, particularly relevant given China's significant economic interests around the Suez Canal. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Mohamed Ibrahim Hafez,Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa ·

    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…

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