Horn of Africa – Charm

China stands behind Somalia amid US push for Somaliland recognition

Cs news6 months ago02 mins

China’s special envoy for the Horn of Africa Xue Bing has visited Somalia to assure the nation of Beijing’s support, amid growing support in Washington for recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland. Xue, who was appointed in 2022 to mediate regional crises, told Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud that China “supports Somalia in safeguarding…

Have China’s plans for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier taken another step forward?

Cs news7 months ago02 mins

Reports that China has built a prototype nuclear reactor for its next aircraft carrier have prompted renewed focus on its supposed long-term ambition to project naval power far from its shores. Carriers powered by nuclear reactors do not need to refuel as often as conventionally powered ones. This gives them much greater range and also…