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Japan’s historic visit to Cambodia’s Chinese-renovated Ream Naval Base has sparked concern in Washington. The port call by two Japanese warships marks the first docking at the base, which has raised questions about Beijing’s growing influence in Southeast Asia. Despite assurances from Cambodia that the base is open to all nations, the U.S. has expressed fears over China's expanding strategic foothold in the Gulf of Thailand, a region near the disputed South China Sea. As tensions rise between global powers, this move signals a significant shift in the region’s military and diplomatic dynamics. Watch to understand why this event is creating waves in international relations.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping wraps up his Southeast Asia tour with a strategic visit to Cambodia, aiming to fortify bilateral ties and expand regional trade as tensions with the U.S. intensify. Amid fresh American tariffs targeting Chinese and Cambodian exports, Xi's outreach signals China’s pivot toward Southeast Asia. Following stops in Vietnam and Malaysia, his Cambodia leg underlines Beijing’s plan to counterbalance Western pressure with stronger ASEAN partnerships. The visit emphasizes mutual cooperation, trade development, and geopolitical maneuvering as China reinforces its influence in the region.
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China's Xi visits Cambodia to strengthen bilateral ties and trade
The Chinese president concluded his Southeast Asian tour in Cambodia, meeting top officials to strengthen ties and discuss trade amid US tariff concerns.
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