Chinese Naval Vessels Dock at Cambodian Base Amid Concerns from US

Docking coincides with visit by China's top defense official, raising questions about China's influence in the region.

Chinese naval vessels have docked at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base, marking the first foreign naval presence at the strategic location.
The docking coincided with an official visit to Cambodia by China’s top defense official, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission He Weidong.
The U.S. State Department has expressed serious concerns about China's plans for exclusive control over portions of the base.
Cambodia's Defense Minister Tea Seiha stated that the Chinese ships were in the country to train the Cambodian navy.
Cambodia owes around $3.9 billion to China, a significant portion of Cambodia's over $10.2 billion in foreign debt.