China’s drills with Tanzania and Mozambique show ‘blended approach’ to military diplomacy

Beijing is strengthening its African political ties as a trilateral counterterrorism military drill with Tanzania and Mozambique begins

China, Tanzania and Mozambique are taking part in a joint military exercise in East Africa that is set to run until mid-August. Photo: Xinhua

Troops have started tactical training in a trilateral counterterrorism drill between China, Tanzania and Mozambique, as Beijing steps up its military diplomacy with African countries.

The People’s Liberation Army (P…