<p>After Australian prime minister voiced concern, China and Cambodia have rubbished claims made by a recent report about a secret naval base coming up at Ream on the Gulf of Thailand. The announcement was, however, expected.&nbsp;Labelling the report as “concerning”, PM Anthony Albanese had raised questions about the project and&nbsp;called for transparency. “We encourage Beijing to be transparent about its intent and to ensure that its activities support regional security and stability,” Albanese said.&nbsp;Cambodia has also apprised Australia that no foreign military will be given ‘exclusive’ access to the Ream base, he added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a call with Australian foreign minister Penny Wong, Cambodia’s deputy prime minister Prak Sokhonn has rejected the news report as “groundless accusations”, as per a statement released on Tuesday by Phnom Penh. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The development of the base was “not a secret”, a spokesman earlier said. “Cambodia won’t allow the Chinese military to use it exclusively or to develop the site as its military base,” Phay Siphan, government’s spokesman told AFP. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The base would not be solely for use of navy, China said. In Beijing, Zhao Lijian, foreign ministry spokesman, said in a briefing on Tuesday, “The transformation of Ream naval base is only to strengthen Cambodian naval forces’ capabilities to uphold maritime territorial sovereignty and crack down on sea crimes.”&nbsp;The criticisms of the US were “malicious conjectures to attack and smear” Cambodia, he added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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After Australian prime minister voiced concern, China and Cambodia have rubbished claims made by a recent report about a secret naval base coming up at Ream on the Gulf of Thailand.

After Australian prime minister voiced concern, China and Cambodia have rubbished claims made by a recent report about a secret naval base coming up at Ream on the Gulf of Thailand. The announcement was, however, expected. Labelling the report as “concerning”, PM Anthony Albanese had raised questions about the project and called for transparency. “We encourage Beijing to be transparent about its intent and to ensure that its activities support regional security and stability,” Albanese said. Cambodia has also apprised Australia that no foreign military will be given ‘exclusive’ access to the Ream base, he added. In a call with Australian foreign minister Penny Wong, Cambodia’s deputy prime minister Prak Sokhonn has rejected the news report as “groundless accusations”, as per a statement released on Tuesday by Phnom Penh. Also Read: After debacle in Pacific, China plans to build secret naval base in Cambodia The development of the base was “not a secret”, a spokesman earlier said. “Cambodia won’t allow the Chinese military to use it exclusively or to develop the site as its military base,” Phay Siphan, government’s spokesman told AFP. Watch | Gravitas: China is building a secret military base in Cambodia × The base would not be solely for use of navy, China said. In Beijing, Zhao Lijian, foreign ministry spokesman, said in a briefing on Tuesday, “The transformation of Ream naval base is only to strengthen Cambodian naval forces’ capabilities to uphold maritime territorial sovereignty and crack down on sea crimes.” The criticisms of the US were “malicious conjectures to attack and smear” Cambodia, he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

As expected, China, Cambodia rubbish claims of secret naval base at Ream as Australia raises concern

<p>After getting snubbed in the Pacific, China now seems to be looking to build a secret naval base in Cambodia. The country, which seems to be eager to enhance its military footprint, seems to be going in for the safer choice now as it has chosen a long-time supporter among the ASEAN states to avoid a repeat of what happened recently in the Pacific. The move seems to be crucial for the Asian giant, which looks to project itself as a global power, media reports said. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the possibility of the new base has been denied by both Chinese and Cambodian government, it will come up at Ream naval base on the Gulf of Thailand. It will occupy a section of it, western officials told 'The Washington Post'. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The construction of this base, which will expand military presence of China in southeast Asia, will begin in a few days. This upcoming base in Cambodia will also increase Chinese military influence near the Malacca Strait. It is a key chokepoint for global trade as it connects Indian and Pacific oceans. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>“We assess that the Indo-Pacific is an important piece for China’s leaders, who see the Indo-Pacific as China’s rightful and historic sphere of influence. 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,” said a western official. The ceremony for expansion of the Ream base will be held this week. But there will be no mention of the military facility. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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After getting snubbed in the Pacific, China now seems to be looking to build a secret naval base in Cambodia. The country, which seems to be eager to enhance its military footprint, seems to be going in for the safer choice now as it has chosen a long-time supporter among the ASEAN states to avoid a repeat of what happened recently in the Pacific.

After getting snubbed in the Pacific, China now seems to be looking to build a secret naval base in Cambodia. The country, which seems to be eager to enhance its military footprint, seems to be going in for the safer choice now as it has chosen a long-time supporter among the ASEAN states to avoid a repeat of what happened recently in the Pacific. The move seems to be crucial for the Asian giant, which looks to project itself as a global power, media reports said. Although the possibility of the new base has been denied by both Chinese and Cambodian government, it will come up at Ream naval base on the Gulf of Thailand. It will occupy a section of it, western officials told 'The Washington Post'. Also Read: Chinese blogger ‘silenced’ after livestreaming footage of ‘tank cake’ before Tiananmen anniversary The construction of this base, which will expand military presence of China in southeast Asia, will begin in a few days. This upcoming base in Cambodia will also increase Chinese military influence near the Malacca Strait. It is a key chokepoint for global trade as it connects Indian and Pacific oceans. Watch: How China failed in the Pacific? No security pact even after China's push × “We assess that the Indo-Pacific is an important piece for China’s leaders, who see the Indo-Pacific as China’s rightful and historic sphere of influence. 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,” said a western official. The ceremony for expansion of the Ream base will be held this week. But there will be no mention of the military facility. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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