Why is China expanding its military footprints in the Indian Ocean?

Why is China expanding its military footprints in the Indian Ocean? By Defence View 0 1 Less than a minute India-China stand-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Galwan valley is not the only thing to worry about as China is expanding its footprint in the Indian Ocean. As per several reports and satellite pictures, China is modernising its military base at Djibouti. Over several years, China has increased its military presence in the Indian Ocean via 'Debt Trap Diplomacy' and 'String of Pearls Strategy'. In 2017, China set up a logistics support unit at Djibouti port…