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Cambodia’s leader presides at ceremony for upgrade of naval base with help from China
- On Saturday, Prime Minister Hun Manet inaugurated the renovated Ream Naval Base.
- China has assisted with the base's refurbishment since 2022, raising concerns from the U.S.
- Military officials from multiple nations attended the opening ceremony of the Ream base.
- Hun Manet stated, "We hold the live inauguration today because we want both Cambodian people, and people and all forces around the world to stop casting doubt about it."
- The United States worries the base could provide China a key strategic position near the disputed South China Sea.
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The strategic infrastructure in the southwest relaunched thanks to the support of Beijing. Manet assures that the country will not allow foreign military bases, but opens the door to Chinese aid (and funds). Waiting for the visit of Xi Jinping who wants to take advantage of the US disengagement and Trump's tariffs to relaunch himself as the only reliable partner for the region.
The Cambodian Prime Minister has affirmed that the Ream naval base will host ships from other states. Washington fears that this base will offer a strategic position in Beijing at the gates of the nearby South China Sea.
‘Nothing to hide’: Cambodia opens naval base renovated by China amid US concerns
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has opened a newly renovated naval base built with China’s help, saying the country has "nothing to hide." The US has raised concerns that the base could give China a key foothold near the South China Sea.
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