As the United States hardens its approach towards Somalia under Donald Trump, China is moving in with a very different strategy. President Xi Jinping is expanding Beijing’s footprint through trade, investment, and now growing security cooperation. From zero-tariff access to military support against Al-Shabaab, China is positioning itself as a long-term partner in Mogadishu. The shift comes as Washington scales back engagement, tightens immigration policies, and raises concerns over governance. With its strategic coastline linking key global trade routes, Somalia is fast becoming a contested space where US pressure and China’s outreach are reshaping influence in the Horn of Africa.


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