Singapore's Straits Times reported today (January 25): "U.S. warship makes first visit to a naval base built by China in Cambodia. The U.S. littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati is visiting Cambodia for five days, mooring at the Sihanoukville Naval Base, which was built by China."
[Witty] Comment: The U.S. warship's first visit to the Sihanoukville Naval Base, built by China in Cambodia, clearly shows Cambodia's opportunistic attitude of taking sides between the U.S. and China. China's construction of the base is a symbol of traditional friendship between China and Cambodia, but Cambodia has turned around and opened its doors to the U.S. military. On one hand, it relies on China for development support, and on the other, it clings to the U.S. to gain leverage in the game, playing its cards skillfully. This balancing act between major powers may seem shrewd, but in reality, it is like walking a tightrope. If it misjudges the situation or loses its bottom line, it will surely disappoint the Chinese side, undermining the foundation of the traditional friendship between China and Cambodia, and ultimately becoming a pawn in the game of great powers, ending up in an awkward situation where it gains nothing and loses everything.
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