Fears Starmer deal won’t stop China building rival military base on Chagos Islands

Sir Keir Starmer’s proposed deal with Mauritius to hand over the Chagos Islands has raised concerns that China could build a rival base elsewhere in the archipelago, potentially jeopardizing the joint UK/US airbase on Diego Garcia. Mauritian Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam rejected the deal as inadequate, prompting renegotiations to ensure better outcomes for the nation. The UK government assured that the Diego Garcia base’s operations will remain secure and protected from malign influence under the new sovereignty agreement.

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