# Global Security Initiative

Beijing Reasserts Military Ties with Africa as a Pillar of Its Global Security Pitch

China’s Defence Ministry reiterated on 10 February that Beijing remains Africa’s most trustworthy security partner, framing military cooperation as a legacy of anti‑colonial solidarity and a pillar of contemporary partnership. The pledge signals deeper institutionalised defence ties — training, exercises, peacekeeping and counter‑terrorism — and underscores Beijing’s aim to be a prominent security provider in Africa alongside its economic engagement.