The rumor that "China is building overseas military bases" has been frequently hyped by the American media in recent years. " Washington Post " stated on June 6 that China is "secretly building" a naval base in Ream, Cambodia. In response, the Cambodian Embassy in the United States retorted in a statement, "The report is baseless. According to the accusation, the Cambodian constitution does not allow foreign countries to build military bases in Cambodia.
The United States "Washington Screenshot of the Post report
Reangang Naval Base is located in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, in the Gulf of Thailand . The Washington Post quoted anonymous Western officials on the 6th as saying that the newly constructed military base will be located in Ream. The northern part of the naval base, which will be used only by the Chinese military when completed, is scheduled to be laid this week htm. l3 In fact, rumors about China’s plans to build a military base in Ream have been around for a long time, and they have continued to be hyped after being repeatedly refuted by the Cambodian side. As early as 2019, a US official “revealed” to the US media, Cambodia. A secret agreement was signed with China allowing China to use Unrang as a military base, and this report Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen denounced it as "fake news". In June last year, during his visit to Cambodia, US Deputy Secretary of State Sherman expressed "serious concerns" about China's "military presence" in Cambodia and tried to sow discord between the Sino-Cambodian government. Spokesperson Sipan responded at the time: “The United States is not clear about some issues in Cambodia, and Cambodia does not understand the intentions of the United States. " Members of the Cambodian navy at Ream Naval Base on July 26, 2019. Source: Washington Post
Regarding the latest report by the Washington Post, the Cambodian Embassy in the United States issued a statement saying, "We strongly disagree with the report. content and meaning, as this is a baseless accusation aimed at negatively shaping the image of Cambodia. "The Cambodian Embassy in the United States also said that Cambodia adheres to the constitutional provisions that do not allow foreign troops to be stationed. "The renovation of the naval base is entirely to strengthen Cambodia's naval capabilities to protect its maritime territorial integrity and combat maritime crimes, including illegal fishing. Activity. "
html On June 7, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian hosted a regular press conference. Bloomberg reporter asked: The Washington Post reported that China is secretly building special naval facilities at the Ream Naval Base in Cambodia near the Gulf of Thailand. China What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ comment on this?
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian
Zhao Lijian said: “We have noticed that Cambodia has responded to this. The Cambodian side stated that the Cambodian constitution does not allow foreign countries to build military bases in Cambodia. The renovation of the Ream base aims to strengthen the Cambodian Navy’s ability to maintain maritime territorial integrity and combat maritime crimes. The United States has turned a deaf ear to Cambodia's position and has repeatedly maliciously speculated, attacked and smeared it, and even threatened and pressured Cambodia. This is a typical act of bullying. "
Zhao Liqiang emphasized that China and Cambodia are comprehensive strategic partners, and cooperation between the two countries in all fields is open, transparent, reasonable and legitimate. This not only benefits the two countries and their peoples, but also sets an example for building a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind. In contrast, the United States , the United States has more than 800 overseas military bases around the world, and its total military expenditure is equivalent to the combined military expenditure of the next nine countries. In the nearly 250 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, there has been only 16 years without a war. The United States frequently interferes in the internal affairs of other countries and sends military aircraft and warships to show off its power. Who is destroying global and regional security and stability? Who is spreading false information? Everyone knows.
Source: Global Times, China News Service, Cambodia-China Times
Editor: Tan Qianyuan
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