Verfügt China nun über eine dauerhafte Militärbasis in Kambodscha?

SS: China’s presence at Cambodia’s Ream naval base has raised concerns in Washington, as satellite images reveal Chinese-built facilities and warships docked at the base. While Cambodia insists that Ream remains open to all friendly navies and denies any permanent foreign military presence due to constitutional restrictions, the US worries that China is establishing a military foothold in the region, akin to its base in Djibouti. Despite Cambodian denials, only Chinese ships have used the new pier, leading to speculation about China’s broader strategic ambitions.

Recently, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol [assured that U.S. Navy ships would also be welcome](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/cambodia-says-it-would-welcome-us-navy-port-expanded-with-chinas-help-2024-10-01/), emphasizing that the base is intended for Cambodia’s national defense and humanitarian missions. Despite this, Cambodia’s neighbors, particularly Thailand and Vietnam, remain suspicious of China’s presence, fearing encirclement in the Gulf of Thailand.