China-Pakistan warplane deal with Libyan faction ‘may help expand Beijing’s influence’

By Liu Zhen Pakistan is selling warplanes it jointly developed with China to the Libyan National Army (LNA), a move analysts said could serve as a gateway for Beijing to expand its influence into North Africa. In one of Pakistan’s largest-ever arms deals, 16 of the JF-17 “Thunder” fighters were listed among the over US$4 […]

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