Washington Times: China building military base in Pakistan
China is constructing its second overseas military base in Pakistan as part of a push for greater power projection capabilities along strategic sea routes.
The facility will be built at Jiwani, a port close to the Iranian border on the Gulf of Oman, according to two people familiar with deal.
Plans call for the Jiwani base to be a joint naval and air facility for Chinese forces, located a short distance up the coast from the Chinese-built commercial port facility at Gwadar, Pakistan. Both Gwadar and Jiwani are part of Pakistan’s western Baluchistan province.
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WNU Editor: Pakistan is denying these reports .... Pakistan denies reports of Chinese military base near Gwadar port (The Indian Express). But when I look at what the Chinese are saying .... to them this is a done deal. This is a surprising development .... Pakistan has never permitted the establishment of a major foreign military base on its territory. This deal will also ferment even more Balochistan resentment against the Islamabad government, since the base will be built within its territory. So why is Pakistan doing this .... besides for money. My guess is that the Pakistan government has made the decision that their long term interests will be best served if they aligned themselves both politically and militarily with China.
More News On Reports That China Will Be Building A Major Naval Base In Pakistan
First Djibouti ... now Pakistan port earmarked for a Chinese overseas naval base, sources say -- SCMP
China plan to build military base near Chabahar is a well-timed warning from Pakistan to Trump -- IBTimes
China to Build Second Foreign Naval Base, This Time in Pakistan -- Sputnik
After Djibouti, China to Build Second Foreign Naval Base in Pakistan -- News18
China to build naval base in Gwadar Balochistan -- Balochwarna News
China to build military base near Chabahar? -- Times Of India
Why Is China Building a Military Base in Pakistan, America’s Newest Enemy? -- Newsweek
Update: A good read .... Why China is ready to become the new influencer in Pakistan (Rosie Perper Business Insider/Task & Purpose)
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