Cambodia revives US military drills amid China ties

Cambodia is set to resume joint military exercises with the United States, known as Angkor Sentinel, starting next year. This move aims to recalibrate defense relations that have been strained since 2017, without signaling a departure from its close ties with China. The discussions also included broader military reforms and potential US engagement with the Ream naval base, which was developed with Chinese support. AI

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• Cambodia
• China
• Elbridge Colby
• Hun Manet
• Phnom Penh
• Ream
• Tea Seiha
• United States

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