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<blockquote data-quote="Adam_Butler" data-source="post: 1517" data-attributes="member: 18"><p>As of June 30th, China is officially denying of course:</p><p></p><p>Update from a Q & A at a press briefing given by Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China on June 30th:</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Question from reporter at the Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China:</u></strong></p><p></p><p>"Foreign media reported that an anonymous Pentagon official claimed Cambodia has granted the Chinese military the exclusive right to use some facilities at the Ream Naval Base, which “shows an extraordinary lack of transparency”. The official also claimed that China plans to build a global network of bases to enhance its military projection capability, monitor the operations of US troops and deter US overseas bases. What is your comment on that?"</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Response from Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China:</u></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">"Certain media have been continuously hyping up the normal exchanges and cooperation between China and Cambodia with ulterior motives. A Cambodian proverb likens trust to the growth of a tree. China and Cambodia are comprehensive strategic partners of cooperation that have long trusted and supported each other, with open, transparent and legitimate bilateral cooperation in various fields. On June 8, the upgrade and renovation project of Ream Naval Base, an aid project undertaken by China, officially kicked off. The project is the result of mutual respect and equal consultation between the two countries, and a symbol of the iron-clad friendship between the two militaries. It complies with the domestic laws of both countries, the relevant international law, and international practice, and it is not against any third party. The Cambodian Defense Ministry has also responded that the renovation of Ream Naval Base is to enhance the Cambodian Navy’s capability of protecting the integrity of its territorial waters and combating maritime crimes. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">China is committed to protecting peace and stability in the region and beyond. However, some people in some countries always have biased mindsets and presume others’ behavior based on their own pattern. Through colored lens, they see everything as opaque and are paranoid about others doing everything against them. We urge these people to stop making irresponsible remarks, stop hyping up the so-called military threat from China, and do more things that contribute to regional peace and stability."</span></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'"> <strong><u>Source</u></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'"><strong><a href="http://eng.mod.gov.cn/news/2022-07/06/content_4914912.htm" target="_blank">Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China</a></strong></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Adam_Butler, post: 1517, member: 18"] As of June 30th, China is officially denying of course: Update from a Q & A at a press briefing given by Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China on June 30th: [B][U]Question from reporter at the Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China:[/U][/B] "Foreign media reported that an anonymous Pentagon official claimed Cambodia has granted the Chinese military the exclusive right to use some facilities at the Ream Naval Base, which “shows an extraordinary lack of transparency”. The official also claimed that China plans to build a global network of bases to enhance its military projection capability, monitor the operations of US troops and deter US overseas bases. What is your comment on that?" [B][U]Response from Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China:[/U][/B] [FONT=Calibri]"Certain media have been continuously hyping up the normal exchanges and cooperation between China and Cambodia with ulterior motives. A Cambodian proverb likens trust to the growth of a tree. China and Cambodia are comprehensive strategic partners of cooperation that have long trusted and supported each other, with open, transparent and legitimate bilateral cooperation in various fields. On June 8, the upgrade and renovation project of Ream Naval Base, an aid project undertaken by China, officially kicked off. The project is the result of mutual respect and equal consultation between the two countries, and a symbol of the iron-clad friendship between the two militaries. It complies with the domestic laws of both countries, the relevant international law, and international practice, and it is not against any third party. The Cambodian Defense Ministry has also responded that the renovation of Ream Naval Base is to enhance the Cambodian Navy’s capability of protecting the integrity of its territorial waters and combating maritime crimes. China is committed to protecting peace and stability in the region and beyond. However, some people in some countries always have biased mindsets and presume others’ behavior based on their own pattern. Through colored lens, they see everything as opaque and are paranoid about others doing everything against them. We urge these people to stop making irresponsible remarks, stop hyping up the so-called military threat from China, and do more things that contribute to regional peace and stability."[/FONT] [CENTER][FONT=Calibri] [B][U]Source[/U] [URL='http://eng.mod.gov.cn/news/2022-07/06/content_4914912.htm']Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China[/URL][/B][/FONT][/CENTER] [/QUOTE]
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