US: Cambodia not transparent over Chinese activity at navy base


Cambodia has repeatedly denied reports that it is planning to let China place its forces at the facility. - Reuters

PHNOM PENH (Reuters): The United States on Wednesday (Oct 13) accused Cambodia of lacking transparency about Chinese construction activities at its biggest naval base, and urged the government to disclose to its people the full scope of Beijing's military involvement.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Wednesday made public what it said were satellite images showing construction in August and September of three new buildings and the start of a new road.

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