China expands space influence in Africa, boosting surveillance and challenging U.S. dominance.

China is expanding its space influence in Africa by providing satellites and monitoring facilities, enhancing its global surveillance network and striving to become the dominant space power. Beijing maintains long-term access to data from this technology, while the U.S., under Trump, has cut foreign aid, allowing China to step in with technological incentives. The Pentagon views these projects as a security risk due to potential access to sensitive data.

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