A Chinese navy ship visits Haifa port in Israel, where some are concerned about the security implications of Beijing’s involvement. Photo: Alamy
A Chinese navy ship visits Haifa port in Israel, where some are concerned about the security implications of Beijing’s involvement. Photo: Alamy
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Why China buying up ports is worrying Europe

Far-reaching commercial activities raise question of whether port investments are linked to military purposes and represent a security risk in host countries

Kristin Huang
Kristin Huang

Updated: 3:28pm, 23 Sep, 2018

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A Chinese navy ship visits Haifa port in Israel, where some are concerned about the security implications of Beijing’s involvement. Photo: Alamy
A Chinese navy ship visits Haifa port in Israel, where some are concerned about the security implications of Beijing’s involvement. Photo: Alamy
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