Hugo Chavez buys more weapons from China

Saudi Arabia News.Net
Tuesday 13th May, 2008

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has contracted to buy Chinese military training planes, expanding recent arms purchases and cementing ties.

Chavez has detailed the order for Chinese K-8 planes, calling them 'excellent planes for the boys.'

Chavez has said he will continue working on the issue of military equipment through Chinese sources, even though the US has accused him of launching an arms race.

Washington has accused Chavez of carrying out an arms spending spree that could destabilize the region.

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