Timothy Ditter, a senior research scientist at CNA and expert on China's military modernization, delves into China's burgeoning military presence in Africa, spotlighting its strategic base in Djibouti. He discusses how this base has evolved into a key logistics hub for the PLA and its implications for China's influence in Africa. Ditter also highlights the military rivalry between China and the U.S. and the role of PRC military contractors in safeguarding Chinese interests. Lastly, he navigates the complex US-China military dynamics on the continent.