In China, could not respond to the emergence of Russian strategic bombers in South Africa. We are talking about missile carriers Tu-160, who have carried out a few days ago The length of the flight and landed on one of the South African airfields.
In the News Surging Chinese news portal Sohu published an article, which understands the visit Russian "strategists" in South Africa. Author, is an employee of the Chinese Institute of Africa, notes, that the flight of the Tu-160 from Russia to South Africa, demonstrates not only the proximity of the two countries, including the format of BRICS, but also it shows "Russia's desire to return to Africa".
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Recently in Sochi, the first Russian-African economic forum, loud and the visit of President Putin to the leaders of many African countries has shown, that Russia is focusing on Africa.
Recall, that on the African continent in recent years Russia has been much more active in China. In the African nation of Djibouti, China established the first foreign military base. ibid, Djibouti, and is an American base. China has been actively investing in various projects in Africa. Now manifested Russian activity on the continent is attracting increased attention from China, Chinese media and experts.
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Russian pilots of the Tu-160 a very warm welcome in South Africa, that demonstrates the mutual trust between South Africa and Russia.
The author recalls, that the Tu-160 began to carry out long flights and "the back yard of the USA".
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When the United States tried to resolve the issue with Venezuela, there came the Russian strategic missile. And the United States felt, that they have in the backyard is not all right.
The author writes about, now and South Africa "gives support Russia in the global game against the United States".
