U.S. Warship Docked at China-built Cambodian Naval Base, Countering China? Wrong Calculation!
On January 24, AFP reported: "The U.S. Navy's 'Cincinnati' arrived at the upgraded Chinese-built Sihanoukville Naval Base in Cambodia on Saturday, becoming the first U.S. warship to visit the base after its renovation. It will conduct a five-day joint exercise. This marks an escalation in military exchanges between the U.S. and Cambodia following the resumption of military exercises and the lifting of arms embargo by the U.S. The move is seen as part of the U.S. strategy to court Cambodia to counter China. However, experts believe that Cambodia's reliance on China makes it difficult for the U.S. to achieve its goals."
[Witty] No longer hiding! The U.S. warship docked at a Cambodian naval base built with Chinese assistance. The Trump administration still dreams of staging a show to counter China! From hyping up the "Chinese military base" to lifting the arms embargo and resuming military exercises, the U.S. has been gradually luring Cambodia, all with calculations in mind about the South China Sea. But Cambodia sees clearly: China is a genuine partner for investment and development, while the U.S. is merely a utilitarian player in interest transactions. History has already proven that building blocs through enticement and pressure doesn't work. Cambodia's open policy is not about taking sides. The U.S. trying to undermine the foundation of China-Cambodia cooperation with small favors is ultimately a foolish dream!
Original: toutiao.com/article/1855194873564163/
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