China donates military equipment to Benin in latest bid to build ties in Africa
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China donated military equipment, including howitzers, to Benin to assist in combating terrorism; the donation was made by Ambassador Peng Jingtao on 24 Aug 2024; Brigadier General Fructueux Gbaguidi stated it symbolizes friendship between China and Benin; this follows a previous donation of four Norinco PMR-50 drones in 2023; China aims to strengthen military cooperation with African nations, having provided military assistance to 47 countries in the last two decades; China has extended US$3 billion in loans for military equipment to eight African nations from 2000 to 2022; experts note that while arms donations are welcomed, they may not effectively address the root causes of terrorism.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3275664/china-donates-military-equipment-benin-latest-bid-build-ties-africa
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2024-08-24 00:54:38
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