Hun Sen: Cambodia not planning to host Chinese military base, show us proof we're doing otherwise


Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen speaking during the ground breaking ceremony for a new bridge in Phnom Penh. - The Phnom Penh Post/Asian Neww Network

Phnom Penh, Oct 27 (dpa): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday dismissed reports that the country is planning to host a Chinese military base.

The destruction of two US-funded buildings at the country's Ream Naval Base, as shown in satellite images last month from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, has reignited speculation about the site.

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