Concerns are growing in the United States that China is expanding its military influence beyond the disputed islands in the South China Sea.
Evidence suggests that China is building a new pier at Cambodia’s Ream naval base, large enough to accommodate Chinese warships.
While the Cambodian government denies the possibility of a permanent Chinese military presence, satellite images and the presence of Chinese warships raise questions.
The US and other countries remain wary of China’s growing military capabilities and its expanding infrastructure investments in the region.
