China's Emergence as a Superpower (2015 onwards)

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This Sydney Morning Herald article's full title is: China eyes Vanuatu military base in plan with global ramifications.

It opens with:

China has approached Vanuatu about building a permanent military presence in the South Pacific in a globally significant move that could see the rising superpower sail warships on Australia’s doorstep. Fairfax Media can reveal there have been preliminary discussions between the Chinese and Vanuatu governments about a military build-up in the island nation. While no formal proposals have been put to Vanuatu's government, senior security officials believe Beijing’s plans could culminate in a full military base.

Both governments deny this.
Link:https://www.smh.com.au/politics/fede...09-p4z8j9.html

The map of 'Bases and potential bases: China, US and India' is well different and spot the US base that is missing?