Cambodia’s foreign minister has rejected apparent “groundless accusations” that the Chinese regime is seeking to build a naval base on its shores—the second foreign naval base for Beijing. Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn told Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong that Cambodian authorities would abide by its constitution that does not permit a foreign military base or…
‘Groundless’: Cambodia Pans Reports of Chinese Naval Base on Its Shores
June 8, 2022
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China Building Naval Base in Cambodia to Expand Influence in Indo-Pacific: Report
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is reportedly building a secret naval base in Cambodia as the Chinese Communist regime seeks to expand its “historic sphere of influence” in the Indo-Pacific region. The base buildings are at a northern part of Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base on the Gulf of Thailand, The Washington Post reported on June…
Giant Stingray Catch Puts Spotlight on Mekong Biodiversity
A team of marine biologists have welcomed the discovery of an endangered giant freshwater stingray during a recent expedition to a remote stretch of the Mekong River in Cambodia, though they warned the biodiversity of the area was under threat. The stingray was accidentally caught by fishermen in an 80-metre (260 ft) deep pool in…
Celebrating Khmer New Year in Cambodia Town
April 1, 2022
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LONG BEACH, Calif.—As Khmer New Year approaches, Cambodians in Southern California are celebrating their traditional holiday with a parade and festive foods this upcoming weekend. After two years of hiatus due to the pandemic, the 14th annual Cambodia Town Parade and Cultural Festival is returning to Long Beach on Sunday, April 3. The parade will…
Japanese Prime Minister Visits Cambodia, Also One of China’s Key Partners
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Cambodia for talks with the country’s longtime leader, Hun Sen, on Sunday to deepen relations and promote calls for the rule of law in one of the Southeast Asia’s closest partners of both China and Japan. Kishida and Hun Sen in a joint statement condemned Russia’s aggression…
China’s ‘Belt and Road’ Brings Crime to Sihanoukville, Cambodia
February 24, 2022
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News Analysis Chinese fraud cases have been rampant in Cambodia in recent years. Causes for Chinese fraudsters booming in Cambodia are complex, with some international media suggesting that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) plays an important role. In April 2015, Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) leader Xi Jinping proposed strengthening infrastructure cooperation, when he met…
Cambodia Delays ‘Repressive’ Internet Gateway Amid Criticism From Rights Groups
The Cambodian government on Tuesday delayed plans to introduce its national internet gateway, which UN experts have branded as “repressive” and could cause “a serious negative impact” on the country’s internet freedom, citing potential disruptions to online traffic. Telecommunications Ministry’s spokesperson told local media VOD that the internet gateway, which was scheduled to be unveiled…
Cambodia Resumes Treason Trial of Former Opposition Leader Accused of US Plot
A Cambodian court on Wednesday resumes a treason trial against former opposition leader Kem Sokha, who was accused of plotting with the United States to topple the government, two years after the trial was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kem Sokha, a former leader of the now-outlawed Cambodia National Rescue Party, was arrested in…
Cambodia Launches 4th Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Cambodia on Friday began a fourth round of vaccinations against COVID-19 in response to the Omicron variant, with high-risk groups among the first to receive the additional boosters. Front-line medical staff and members of the armed forces were among those lining up at hospitals and clinics. Government ministers, including Prime Minister Hun Sen,…
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Proceeds Bilateral Meeting With Burmese Military Despite Protests From Human Rights Groups
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has arrived in Burma on Friday ahead of a bilateral meeting with the military junta that ousted the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi in a coup last year, despite protests from human rights groups calling for his visit to be canceled. Hun Sen came to Burma at…
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