A pipeline to transport the oil continues to flow through the north of Sudan, where it is ultimately shipped from Port Sudan. He also pointed out that China is "involved in peacekeeping in some regional states" and "has plans for logistic operations out of Port Sudan in a post-war Sudan." Relations between China and Russia are also problematic in Sudan, where both countries appear to have differing interests and strategies. "Sudan in China's larger regional strategy is part of a maritime arena that becomes critical in global shipping," he added. China is "interested in gold deposits in Sudan," Sullivan said, adding, "like Russia, China is also interested in ports in Sudan."

Source: The North Africa Journal May 31, 2023 02:20 UTC