A groundbreaking ceremony was held on the 8th at a naval base in southern Cambodia to build warehouses and docks with Chinese funding.
The base has often been pointed out by the United States for use by Chinese troops, but Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister has once again denied it.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Liam Naval Base in Sihanoukville, southern Cambodia, with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Tia Bang and the Chinese ambassador.
According to local media, the construction of docks to repair warehouses and ships will be undertaken with Chinese funding.
Regarding the Liam Naval Base, the US government and media often point out the use and construction of facilities by the Chinese military.
In connection with this, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Tia Van, who greeted the groundbreaking ceremony, once again denied the US side's point, saying, "Cambodia is not only supporting friendly countries but also other countries to improve their defense capabilities. I have received it. "
As the conflict between the United States and China deepens, Cambodia attaches great importance to relations with China in the hope of investment and support, so the United States has imposed sanctions on senior Navy and Defense Ministry officials and tightened export restrictions. Is increasing the pressure on Cambodia.