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China upgrades African arms trade with advanced weaponry

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China is significantly upgrading its arms trade with African nations, moving beyond traditional small arms and land-based equipment to more sophisticated weaponry. This shift includes the sale of armed drones, electronic warfare systems, and air-defence systems, areas previously dominated by Russia and the West. Analysts observe this qualitative change as China expands its military influence on the continent. AI

RANK_REASON The article details a significant shift in geopolitical influence through arms trade, with China replacing Russia and the West in supplying advanced military technology to Africa. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jevans Nyabiage ·

    From rifles to radar: China upgrades its African arms trade as Russia and the West retreat

    For decades, China has supplied African militaries with small arms and land-based equipment such as armoured vehicles, trucks and artillery. Now, it is selling them more specialised weapons, including armed drones and electronic warfare systems. Analysts noted that China’s Africa…

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