TAKEOVER? China resumes construction of military base in UAE, US losing clout April 30, 2023China has resumed construction work on a military base in the United Arab Emirates in defiance of displeasure by the United States, leaked intelligence documents have revealed.The suspected Chinese military facility near Abu Dhabi is part of plans to create a global network of military facilities at ports across the Middle East, south-east Asia, and Africa by 2030. Biden AdministrationChinaIranian threatUnited Arab Emirates