Cambodia: A war-torn country that became China’s firm ally in Southeast Asia

While most Southeast Asian countries have stressed they will not take sides between China and the US, Cambodia — a steadfast strategic ally of China in Southeast Asia — is the exception.

Due to geopolitical reasons, Cambodia almost always sides with China on major international issues, and there are even rumours that Cambodia will allow China to establish a naval base there. What kind of relationship does Cambodia have with China?

In 1986, I travelled to Cambodia, which was then under Vietnamese occupation, to conduct interviews, take photographs and collect pictures. Now, I can offer a recollection of my experience.

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