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US in talks to retain Diego Garcia base amid China naval concerns

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The United States is in active discussions with the UK and Mauritius regarding the future of the Diego Garcia military base. Concerns over China's growing naval presence in the Indian Ocean are driving these talks, as the US seeks to maintain its strategic foothold. Former President Trump has expressed opposition to the transfer of sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius without continued US access. AI

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US in talks to retain Diego Garcia base amid China naval concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    US Chagos talks confirmed amid concerns over China’s expanding naval ambitions

    US President Donald Trump’s administration is holding regular high-level discussions with Britain to secure the long-term future of the strategically important Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean, a US official has told the South China Morning Post. The confirmation co…

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