The China base in Djibouti is permanent. Djibouti, a mysterious small country located on the west bank of the Gulf of Aden in East Africa, is not only the only military base of the United States in Africa, but also the military bases of France and Japan. Today, China has announced that it will build its first overseas permanent military base in Djibouti, which is the latest symbol of China's expanding international security influence.

Geography and landform of Djibouti

Djibouti is located on the west bank of the Gulf of Aden, with an area of only 23,000 square kilometers, facing the Arabian Peninsula in Asia across the Mande Strait. From here, you can reach the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal to the north and the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean to the east. And this route is the most important maritime trade channel in the world.

Although Djibouti is a small country, its strategic position is extremely important because it guards the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Has always been a battleground for military strategists. At present, the United States, France and Japan have established military bases in Djibouti.