金砖成员南非军演，美国紧盯

Group 1 - The joint naval exercise "Peace Mission-2026" involving BRICS countries, including China, Russia, and South Africa, is taking place near Simon's Town, South Africa, starting January 9 and lasting for a week, with the aim of enhancing maritime security, trade, and cooperative operational capabilities [1][2] - Analysts suggest that the U.S. may perceive the exercise as a deliberate provocation due to the participation of military vessels from countries considered global competitors by Washington [1] - The U.S. Africa Command is monitoring the exercise closely, particularly regarding any activities that may restrict freedom of navigation, although specific measures to address these concerns have not been disclosed [1] Group 2 - Relations between South Africa and the U.S. have deteriorated significantly since Trump's return to the White House, with the U.S. halting aid to South Africa and providing a fast track for Afrikaners to gain refugee and citizenship status [2] - South African officials, including Deputy Minister of Defense and Military Veterans Bantu Holomisa, express indifference towards U.S. activities, emphasizing that the exercise is beneficial for boosting troop morale amid funding cuts and outdated equipment [2] - Experts argue that South Africa is not a strategic focus for the U.S. and that the significance of South Africa in U.S. strategy is overstated by foreign media, with the exercise aimed at improving cooperation and addressing maritime threats [2]