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China-Cambodia relations
China’s Xi Hails Ties With Indonesia Ahead of Southeast Asia Tour
By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese leader will this week visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia, where he will attempt to contrast China's steady economic engagement with the volatility of the current U.S. administration.
Cambodia, China Open New Facilities at Ream Naval Base
By Sebastian Strangio
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the refurbished base would be open to "all friendly parties," but U.S. suspicions are likely to persist.
China’s Xi to Visit Three Southeast Asian Nations This Month, Report Claims
By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese leader will visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia at a time of great uncertainty about the course of U.S. policy toward the region.
Shifting Tides in Phnom Penh
By Kaitlyn Flynn
Cambodia is seeking to rebalance its foreign relations by pursuing improved relations with the United States. How far will its relationship with China allow it to go?
Cambodia Proposes Resumption of Joint Military Exercise With the US
By Sebastian Strangio
The request is the latest sign that Prime Minister Hun Manet's government is trying to restore greater balance in its foreign relations.
Rubio’s Nomination Could Be the Change Cambodia’s Democracy Needs
By Samady Ou
From sanctions to grassroots engagement, the Florida senator has the opportunity to redefine U.S. leadership in Southeast Asia.
Who’s Afraid of a ‘Cambodia Spring’?
By David Hutt
Despite the unexpected collapse of authoritarian edifices in Syria and Bangladesh, there is no guarantee of Cambodia following suit.
Don’t Speak Chinese: Stigma and Fear in Cambodia’s Chinese Community
By Daniel Zak
Organized crime and online scamming operations have tainted the image of Chinese migrants, who have been a part of Cambodian society for centuries.
China Prepares to Hand Over Refurbished Naval Facilities, Warships to Cambodia
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a report by Radio Free Asia, the base, including a 300-meter deep-water pier, will be transferred to the Cambodian navy next month.
The Geopolitics of Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal
By Nguyen Minh Quang and James Borton
With its potential to foster Chinese-backed economic enclaves and military installations, the canal poses a foreseeable challenge to Vietnam’s national security.
Cambodia Breaks Ground on China-Funded Canal and Says It Will Be Built ‘No Matter the Cost’
By Sopheng Cheang and Aniruddha Ghosal
The $1.7 billion Funan Techo canal is planned to connect the country’s capital with Cambodia’s south coast, giving it access to the Gulf of Thailand.
A Seasoned Diplomat For Phnom Penh
By Sribala Subramanian
China sends Wang Wenbin, a former MFA spokesperson, to a strategically important Southeast Asian capital.
Was the CIA Director Recently in Phnom Penh?
By David Hutt
Whether or not William Burns visited Cambodia, as former PM Hun Sen seemed to claim, U.S.-China competition has set off an intelligence race in Southeast Asia.
Cambodia to Break Ground on Contentious Canal Project in August
By Sebastian Strangio
In a speech yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Manet said that his government would not afford to "wait for anybody," and would fund the $1.7 billion project itself.
China and Cambodia to Begin Annual Military Exercise to Strengthen Cooperation, Fight Terrorism
By Sopheng Cheang
A total of 1,315 military personnel from Cambodia and 760 from China will participate in the 15-day Golden Dragon exercise.
Chinese Deployment to Ream Naval Base Not Permanent, Cambodia Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Two Chinese navy corvettes have been moored at the base's new China-built pier since December.
Jack Adamović Davies on the Rise and Rise of Cambodia’s Prince Group
By Sebastian Strangio
"The era of the 'shell country' is having its ascendancy and Cambodia is a prime example of the phenomenon."
What’s Happening At Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base?
By David Hutt
U.S. assessments of the Chinese role in the base's refurbishment have shifted subtly over the past year.
The Cambodian Regime Is a Key Element in China’s Regional Expansion Strategy
By Mu Sochua and Jianli Yang
As Cambodia fully embraces the “China model,” the country’s role in the geopolitical competition between the United States and China is becoming increasingly important.
Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base Upgrade and Implications for Thailand
By Tita Sanglee
Should it eventuate, a Chinese naval presence on the Gulf of Thailand would place the country in a tricky position.
China’s FM Wang Pledges Support for New Cambodian Leadership
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite the changes in Phnom Penh, Cambodia-China relations are likely to maintain their current upward trajectory.
How Will China’s Relations With Cambodia Fare Under PM Hun Manet?
By Chhengpor Aun
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Cambodia this weekend in order to secure the support of the country’s more youthful leadership.
Cambodian Naval Base to Test Hun Manet’s Relations With Washington
By Luke Hunt
Satellite images confirm China-backed Ream upgrade is almost complete.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Receives Support Pledges on China Visit
By Associated Press
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen received assurances of Chinese economic and political support during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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