US Concerned by China Presence in Cambodia, Urges Balanced Policy
02 June 2021
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Wendy Sherman, deputy secretary of state met with Prime Minister Hun Sen during a state visit on June 1, 2021, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Courtesy photo of US Embassy Phnom Penh)
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PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
The most senior U.S. official to visit Cambodia in years expressed concern on Tuesday about China s military presence there and sought clarification on the demolition of U.S.-funded buildings, the State Department said.
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman urged Cambodia’s leadership to maintain an independent and balanced foreign policy, in the best interests of the Cambodian people.
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US concerned at Chinese military presence in Cambodia, urges balanced foreign policy
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman speaks during a press briefing with Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Mahendra Siregar following their meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 31, 2021. (Photo: Courtesy of Okta/Indonesia s Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Handout via REUTERS)
02 Jun 2021 12:30AM (Updated:
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PHNOM PENH: The most senior US official to visit Cambodia in years expressed concern on Tuesday (Jun 1) about China s military presence there and sought clarification on the demolition of US-funded buildings, the State Department said.
By Reuters Staff
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Another U.S.-built facility at a naval base in Cambodia has been demolished, U.S. researchers said on Monday, citing recent satellite imagery.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) published images showing a Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat maintenance facility at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base still standing on Oct. 1 and the same site without it on Nov. 4.
The news comes after the Pentagon said last month it was concerned about reports that the U.S.-funded Cambodian Navy tactical headquarters facility at Ream just south of the maintenance facility had been demolished.