Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Beijing to be 'transparent about its intent' amid growing fears China is secretly building a naval facility in Cambodia.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described reports China is secretly building a naval facility in Cambodia to expand its military influence as"concerning".
Stream Sky News live & on demand with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022. "We've been aware of Beijing's activity at Ream for some time and we encourage Beijing to be transparent about its intent and to ensure that its activity supports regional security and stability,” he said.
“They view China’s rise there as part of a global trend toward a multipolar world where major powers more forcefully assert their interests in their perceived sphere of influence,” the official said. The Cambodian Embassy in Washington rejected the reports, declaring in a statement"it is a baseless accusation motivated to negatively frame Cambodia’s image".
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