"A possible Chinese base in Ushuaia would allow Beijing to have a permanent enclave in the Southern Hemisphere ... China could intercept all kinds of regional communications with a clear economic and strategic impact"

CCP moves to build naval base in Argentina's Tierra del Fuego

By News on the Net -- Post Millennial——Bio and Archives--January 13, 2023

China is moving to build a naval base in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, at the southern tip of Argentina, which would open the door to Antarctica for Beijing. The base would give China control over the passage between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, allowing the Asian country to monitor communications throughout the southern hemisphere, according to Diálogo, a magazine published by US Southern Command.-- More...

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