As China increased its presence in Cambodia against the backdrop of economic support, the United States conducted an inspection with the consent of the Cambodian side, saying that the local base was suspected of being used by China for military purposes.
However, the gap between the two countries is deepening, with the US side showing that it is not enough to dispel concerns.
Regarding the naval base in southern Cambodia, leading US newspapers and others have reported that there is a suspicion that China is allowing the base to be used for military purposes in return for financial assistance to Cambodia.
In addition, US Deputy Secretary of State Sherman, who visited Cambodia this month, also expressed serious concern that the Chinese military is increasing its presence, and on the 11th, with the consent of the Cambodian government, the United States in the capital Phnom Penh The military attaché of the embassy inspected the base.
However, in the announcement, the US Embassy said that there were restrictions on this visit and asked the Cambodian side to accept the visit without any restrictions.
In response, media close to the Cambodian government reported that the embassy's announcement was contrary to the facts, saying that it had fully responded to the request from the US side.
He then said, "The purpose of visiting the base is not to resolve doubts about the establishment of a military base in China, but to create problems for geopolitical interests," said a senior official of the Cambodian Defense Ministry. The gap between the two countries is deepening.