Chinese warships at Cambodia’s Ream naval base signal its new overseas military presence.
Beijing’s access to Ream is uncertain, but it would be their second overseas military base, with expectations that more will follow.
US defense and intelligence officials, along with analysts, are monitoring numerous countries as potential future hosts, Breaking Defense reports.
US concerns about Ream have grown since 2019, when Cambodia turned down US help with repairs. Reports later revealed a secret deal giving China’s PLA exclusive base access, supported by satellite images showing rapid construction, including demolishing a US-funded building in late 2020.
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