Chinese warships spotted again at Cambodia naval base

Upgraded Ream facilities scrutinized by West wary of China's maritime expansion

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A Chinese warship at Ream Naval Base on March 20: The base is about 70 km from the mouth of the planned canal. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

YUJI NITTA, Nikkei staff writer

HANOI -- The Chinese navy continues to access Cambodia's Ream Naval Base, with at least two vessels recently confirmed at the facility.

Upgrades at the Cambodian base are underway with Beijing's financial assistance. Chinese warships first visited Ream in early December. The latest sighting from March 20 comes amid U.S. concerns that China is building a facility at the base for its exclusive use.

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