Sydney Morning Herald: China eyes Vanuatu military base in plan with global ramifications
China has approached Vanuatu about building a permanent military presence in the South Pacific in a globally significant move that could see the rising superpower sail warships on Australia’s doorstep.
Fairfax Media can reveal there have been preliminary discussions between the Chinese and Vanuatu governments about a military build-up in the island nation.
While no formal proposals have been put to Vanuatu's government, senior security officials believe Beijing’s plans could culminate in a full military base. The prospect of a Chinese military outpost so close to Australia has been discussed at the highest levels in Canberra and Washington.
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WNU Editor: The Chinese and Vanuata governments are denying these reports. What's my take .... China said the same thing about reports a few years ago that they were interested in establishing a base in Djibouti. Today .... there is a Chinese base there.
More News On Reports That China Is Eyeing The Establishment Of A Military Base On Vanuatu
Is China eyeing a permanent military base in Vanuatu? -- IBTimes
Missile could hit Sydney in just 12 MINUTES if China pushes ahead with plan to build a military base and put warships on Australia's doorstep -- Daily Mail
China is reportedly proposing a permanent military base in the South Pacific -- CNBC/Reuters
Australia and New Zealand warn China against Vanuatu base -- ABC News/AP
Vanuatu denies it will host China military base -- BBC
Vanuatu and China Deny Holding Military Base Talks -- US News and World Report/Reuters
'Impossible': China denies planning military base in Vanuatu -- The Guardian
Vanuatu denies Chinese approach to set up military base -- South China Morning Post
Explainer: Possible Chinese military base in South Pacific fills gap, sends strong message to U.S. and allies -- Reuters
Chinese military base in Pacific would be of 'great concern', Turnbull tells Vanuatu -- ABC News Online
Australia Affirms Vanuatu Ties Amid Report of Chinese Base -- Bloomberg
China's alarming Vanuatu gambit -- The Age editorial