China Expands Influence in America’s Backyard, Southcom Commander Warns

China Expands Influence in America’s Backyard, Southcom Commander Warns
U.S. Navy Admiral Craig Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command speaks after touring the U.S. Navy Hospital Ship USNS Comfort on June 18, 2019 in Miami, Florida. Joe Skipper/Getty Images
Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
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China’s influence in America’s back yard is intensifying, according to the U.S. military commander for Central and South America, as he highlighted Beijing’s investments in infrastructure, military training, and equipment in the region.

“Most concerning, certain investments have strategic value for future military uses,” said Adm. Craig S. Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command (pdf).
Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
Simon Veazey is a UK-based journalist who has reported for The Epoch Times since 2006 on various beats, from in-depth coverage of British and European politics to web-based writing on breaking news.
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